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      The Guelph Lake trail system has something for all riders. From Novice to Expert, everyone will be able to ride these trails. The Guelph Lake trails are made and maintained by the Guelph Off-Road Bicycling Association (GORBA).

      The emphasis is on flow. However, there are plenty of optional features to progress and test your skills against: from jumps and rollers to berms and skinnies, the Guelph Lake trail system has a little something for everyone. You are guaranteed to have a great time.
      source: https://gorba.ca/trails/guelph-lake-trails/
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: Yes
      Land Status: Conservation Reserve
      Land Manager: Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA)
      Parking for Guelph Lake Trails (Roadside) google parking directions

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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of 16 hours
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      63
      Trails Mountain Bike
      64
      Trails Gravel Bike
      19
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      9
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      12
      Trails Hike
      33
      Trails Trail Running
      33
      Trails Snowshoe
      62
      Trails Nordic Ski
      17
      Total Distance
      22 miles
      Total Descent
      1,669 ft
      Total Vertical
      160 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,213 ft
      Reports
      3,163
      Photos
      98
      Completed Counter
      61,910

      Popular Guelph Lake Mountain Biking Trails

      14
      Phoenix
      • 95 ★ 4.4 • 2 miles • 205 ft • 2,883 •
      This trail is fast with good flow and features
      Dragon's Tongue
      • 75 ★ 3.7 • 2,720 ft • 54 ft • 2,800 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 54 ft blue climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
      1
      Snail Trail
      • 95 ★ 4.6 • 1,886 ft • 19 ft • 2,322 •
      Fun down hill bermed flow trail.
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      Firefly
      • 95 ★ 3.9 • 1 mile • 70 ft • 1,861 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating with a 70 ft green climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
      2
      Middle Ground
      • 100 ★ 3.4 • 1,470 ft • 14 ft • 1,620 •
      Slightly more interesting than , less technical than roller coaster.
      1
      Rollercoaster
      • 100 ★ 3.7 • 797 ft • 5 ft • 1,599 •
      A nice trail to warm up on at the beginning of a ride. Quick slightly technical pitch at the beginning and ends with a fun bermed decent
      1
      South Park
      • 95 ★ 4.1 • 1,519 ft • 43 ft • 1,485 •
      Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 43 ft green climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
      1
      Digg'r
      • 90 ★ 3.8 • 1,391 ft • 4 ft • 1,457 •
      Long rock garden.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 5 rides
      Yesterday
      • 10 rides
      Past Week
      • 119 rides

      Guelph Lake Mountain Bike Routes

      40
      2026 Red Winter Loop 10K
      6 miles • 396 ft • 18 • Loop •
      GORBA 2026 Red Winter Loop 10 Kilometers
      11
      2026 Yellow Winter Loop 7K
      4 miles • 236 ft • 14 • Loop •
      GORBA 2026 Yellow Winter Loop 7K Kilometers
      11
      2026 GORBA Yellow Medium Summer Loop
      7 miles • 461 ft • 24 • Loop •
      This is the GORBA 2026 Summer Yellow Medium Loop sponsored by Elora Ski and Cycle.
      20
      2026 GORBA Red Long Summer Loop
      7 miles • 529 ft • 25 • Loop •
      This is the GORBA 2026 Summer Red Long Loop sponsored by Elora Ski and Cycle.
      1
      2026 Blue Winter Loop 4K
      2 miles • 116 ft • 7 • Loop •
      GORBA 2026 Blue Winter Loop 4K Kilometers
      4
      2026 GORBA Blue Short Summer Loop
      3 miles • 170 ft • 18 • Loop •
      This is the GORBA 2026 Summer Blue Short Loop sponsored by Elora Ski and Cycle.

      Photos of Guelph Lake Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Guelph Lake Mountain Bike

      Walking Monkey Wrench
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      0:12 | 191 | Nov 26, 2015
      Mountain Biking Montage
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      trail: The Link
      4:04 | 378 | Feb 25, 2014
      All In #3.
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      trail: Phoenix
      0:32 | 763 | Apr 2, 2013
      First ride on the Phoenix
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      trail: Phoenix
      0:22 | 566 | Dec 24, 2012
      Solo up the Rollercoaster climb turns into...
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      14:09 | 44 | Oct 2, 2025 , Guelph
      MTB + e-Unicycle Group Ride on Homestead |...
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      trail: Homestead
      14:09 | 40 | Oct 2, 2025 , Guelph
      youtuber Solo MTB Session turns into Electric Unicycle...
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      trail: Hat Trick
      14:09 | 48 | Oct 2, 2025 , Guelph
      Snail Trail Gorba. No brakes on the last left...
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      0:04 | 88 | Jul 7, 2025 , Guelph

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Grand Trunk
      Sep 20, 2026 @ 1:41pm (America/Toronto)
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      Short & Sweet
      Sep 20, 2026 @ 1:41pm (America/Toronto)
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      Bone Link
      Sep 20, 2026 @ 1:41pm (America/Toronto)
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      Phoenix
      Sep 20, 2026 @ 1:41pm (America/Toronto)
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      Five Pin
      Sep 20, 2026 @ 1:41pm (America/Toronto)
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      Punch Bowl
      Sep 20, 2026 @ 1:41pm (America/Toronto)
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      Devil's Backbone
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      Junky Trunk
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      Leapin' Lou
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      Mad Hatter
      Sep 20, 2026 @ 1:41pm (America/Toronto)
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      Activity Feed

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      Recent Comments

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      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Arkell Springs - Smith Property 5 35.4 km
      Arkell Spring Grounds 13 11 8 16 km
      Rockwood Conservation Area 76.4 km
      Hanlon Creek 13 106.5 km
      Wellington County Forest - Crawford Tract8.4 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike6422 miles1,670 ft6 miles161 ft
      		#66#5983,148722,182
      Gravel Bike197 miles502 ft2 miles151 ft
      		#124#8301166
      Adaptive Bike95 miles171 ft1 mile151 ft
      		#123#83001
      Winter Fat Bike125 miles574 ft2 miles105 ft
      		#124#8787463
      Hike338 miles748 ft3 miles125 ft
      		#7,650#1423,1071,766
      Trail Running338 miles748 ft3 miles125 ft
      		#7,832#1143,107519
      Snowshoe6222 miles1,667 ft6 miles161 ft
      		#335#2631330
      Nordic Ski173 miles282 ft4,744 ft112 ft
      		#658#381410

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Guelph Lake?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Guelph Lake are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in Guelph Lake?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Guelph Lake are:
      • September (596 activities)
      • August (474 activities)
      • July (452 activities)
      Check the Guelph Lake reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Guelph Lake?
      There are 2 parking locations listed in Guelph Lake. The most popular parking spots are:
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Guelph Lake?
      The longest trail in Guelph Lake is Phoenix at 3.4 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Guelph Lake?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Guelph Lake?
      The best trail running trails in Guelph Lake are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
      ▼ How many trails are in Guelph Lake?
      Guelph Lake has a total of 63 trails. Of those, 64 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Guelph Lake to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Guelph Lake?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Guelph Lake is Phoenix with 63 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Guelph Lake?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Guelph Lake is Phoenix with 60 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Guelph Lake?
      Guelph Lake supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Guelph Lake?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Guelph Lake is Foundation Connector with an average grade of 6.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Guelph Lake?
      Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Guelph Lake. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Guelph Lake?
      The overall region status for Guelph Lake is Clear / Green. Out of 55 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 53
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the trail conditions in Guelph Lake?
      Based on trail reports from the past week in Guelph Lake:
      • Ideal: 20 trails
      Check the Guelph Lake trail status page for the most current conditions and recent trail reports.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Guelph Lake?
      ▼ What type of bike is most common in Guelph Lake?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Guelph Lake are:
      • AM (215 activities)
      • XC (69 activities)
      • Trials (39 activities)
      • Fat (5 activities)
      • DH (3 activities)
      Check the Guelph Lake activity logs for more details.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Guelph Lake?
      The most popular Strava segments in Guelph Lake are:
      • Dead Mouse (3,428 athletes)
      • Dam Sprint (3,354 athletes)
      • Fight Club 2020 (3,276 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Guelph Lake.
      ▼ What are some popular technical trail features in Guelph Lake?
      There are 26 technical trail features (TTFs) in Guelph Lake. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Guelph Lake.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Guelph Lake?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Guelph Lake?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Guelph Lake are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Guelph Lake.
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