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Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
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Trails are colored based on popularity. The more popular a trail is, the more red. Less popular trails trend towards green.
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SaveThe 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.
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.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
Yes
Land Status: Conservation Reserve
Land Manager: Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA)
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
65 trails
- Hike
33 trails
- Trail Running
34 trails
- Snowshoe
63 trails
- Nordic Ski
18 trails
Region Details
- 17
- 4
- 14
- 19
- 7
- 3
Region Status
Open as of Sep 26, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 64
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 65
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 19
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 9
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 12
- Trails Hike
- 33
- Trails Trail Running
- 34
- Trails Snowshoe
- 63
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 18
- Total Distance
- 22 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,669 ft
- Total Vertical
- 160 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,213 ft
- Reports
- 3,166
- Photos
- 98
- Completed Counter
- 62,352
Popular Guelph Lake Mountain Biking Trails
• 75 ★ 3.7 • 2,720 ft • 54 ft • 2,806 •
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 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.9 • 1 mile • 70 ft • 1,869 •
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 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.4 • 1,470 ft • 14 ft • 1,627 •
Slightly more interesting than Grand Trunk Trail, less technical than roller coaster.
• 100 ★ 3.7 • 797 ft • 5 ft • 1,606 •
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
• 95 ★ 4.1 • 1,519 ft • 43 ft • 1,494 •
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 2 minutes to complete this trail.
Guelph Lake Mountain Bike Routes
4 miles • 236 ft • 14 • Loop •
GORBA 2026 Yellow Winter Loop 7K Kilometers
7 miles • 461 ft • 24 • Loop •
This is the GORBA 2026 Summer Yellow Medium Loop sponsored by Elora Ski and Cycle.
7 miles • 529 ft • 25 • Loop •
This is the GORBA 2026 Summer Red Long Loop sponsored by Elora Ski and Cycle.
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
Videos of Guelph Lake Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Trunk | Sep 20, 2026 @ 1:41pm (America/Toronto) Sep 20, 2026 | Ideal | GoneBiking79 | ||
| Short & Sweet | Sep 20, 2026 @ 1:41pm (America/Toronto) Sep 20, 2026 | Ideal | GoneBiking79 | ||
| Bone Link | Sep 20, 2026 @ 1:41pm (America/Toronto) Sep 20, 2026 | Ideal | GoneBiking79 | ||
| Phoenix | Sep 20, 2026 @ 1:41pm (America/Toronto) Sep 20, 2026 | Ideal | GoneBiking79 | ||
| Five Pin | Sep 20, 2026 @ 1:41pm (America/Toronto) Sep 20, 2026 | Ideal | GoneBiking79 | ||
| Punch Bowl | Sep 20, 2026 @ 1:41pm (America/Toronto) Sep 20, 2026 | Ideal | GoneBiking79 | ||
| Devil's Backbone | Sep 20, 2026 @ 1:41pm (America/Toronto) Sep 20, 2026 | Ideal | GoneBiking79 | ||
| Junky Trunk | Sep 20, 2026 @ 1:41pm (America/Toronto) Sep 20, 2026 | Ideal | GoneBiking79 | ||
| Leapin' Lou | Sep 20, 2026 @ 1:41pm (America/Toronto) Sep 20, 2026 | Ideal | GoneBiking79 | ||
| Mad Hatter | Sep 20, 2026 @ 1:41pm (America/Toronto) Sep 20, 2026 | Ideal | GoneBiking79 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GuelphOffRoadBikeAssoc | add | trail | activity #105313514 | Oct 5, 2026 @ 7:28pm 16 hours |
| GuelphOffRoadBikeAssoc | update | trail | activity #105311201 and 3 more | Oct 5, 2026 @ 6:32pm 17 hours |
| doughnutts | wishlist | region | activity #104878848 | Sep 29, 2026 @ 5:31pm Sep 29, 2026 |
| GuelphOffRoadBikeAssoc | add | poi | activity #104835026 | Sep 29, 2026 @ 5:34am Sep 29, 2026 |
| GoneBiking79 | add | report | activity #104254262 and 19 more | Sep 20, 2026 @ 3:28pm Sep 20, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | A great challenging old school technical... | Aug 16, 2026 @ 6:16am Aug 16, 2026 | ||
| trail | I live in KW and only just discovered this... | Aug 6, 2026 @ 12:03pm Aug 6, 2026 | ||
| report | Tchmks t ctstt dasasaasaaaa | Aug 5, 2026 @ 5:20pm Aug 5, 2026 | ||
| report | The uuy D sczvn Hhhhupz it nueuuyf b h kfl | Aug 5, 2026 @ 5:01pm Aug 5, 2026 | ||
| trail | Super promising new trail! Pretty bare bones... | Jul 20, 2026 @ 3:25pm Jul 20, 2026 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkell Springs - Smith Property | 5 | 3 | 5.4 km | ||
| Arkell Spring Grounds | 13 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 6 km |
| Rockwood Conservation Area | 7 | 6.4 km | |||
| Hanlon Creek | 13 | 10 | 6.5 km | ||
| Wellington County Forest - Crawford Tract | 8.4 km |
Local Badges
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 65 | 22 miles | 1,670 ft | 6 miles | 161 ft | #65 | #5 | 98 | 3,151 | 7 | 22,304 | |
| Gravel Bike | 19 | 7 miles | 502 ft | 2 miles | 151 ft | #124 | #8 | 302 | 1 | 66 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 9 | 5 miles | 171 ft | 1 mile | 151 ft | #123 | #8 | 300 | 3 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 12 | 5 miles | 574 ft | 2 miles | 105 ft | #124 | #8 | 787 | 4 | 65 | ||
| Hike | 33 | 8 miles | 748 ft | 3 miles | 125 ft | #7,671 | #142 | 3,110 | 1,776 | |||
| Trail Running | 34 | 8 miles | 748 ft | 3 miles | 125 ft | #7,843 | #114 | 3,110 | 520 | |||
| Snowshoe | 63 | 22 miles | 1,667 ft | 6 miles | 161 ft | #336 | #26 | 31 | 3 | 30 | ||
| Nordic Ski | 18 | 3 miles | 282 ft | 4,744 ft | 112 ft | #658 | #39 | 14 | 10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Guelph Lake?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Guelph Lake are:
- Fight Club (4.6/5)
- Snail Trail (4.4/5)
- Phoenix (4.2/5)
- Homestead (4.2/5)
- Monkey Wrench (4.2/5)
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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 (624 activities)
- August (474 activities)
- July (452 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Guelph Lake?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Guelph Lake. The most popular parking spots are:
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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.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Guelph Lake?
The best hiking trails in Guelph Lake are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What activities are most popular in Guelph Lake?
Guelph Lake supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
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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.
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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.
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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
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Guelph Lake?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Guelph Lake are: View all mountain biking routes in Guelph Lake.
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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 (223 activities)
- XC (69 activities)
- Trials (39 activities)
- Fat (5 activities)
- DH (3 activities)
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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)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Guelph Lake?
There are 27 technical trail features (TTFs) in Guelph Lake. Some popular features include:
- Balboa Gardens (Rock Garden)
- Snail Bumps (Pump Track)
- Vimy (Rock Garden)
- Fieldstone (Rock Garden)
- Bad Hip
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Guelph Lake?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Guelph Lake are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Guelph Lake?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Guelph Lake are:
- Devil's Backbone (4.4/5)
- Short & Sweet (3/5)
- Whisky Street (3/5)
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