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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 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
      Parking for Guelph Lake Trails (Roadside) google parking directions
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      Region Details
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      • 11
      • 20
      • 9
      • 5

      Region Status
      Open as of Sep 27, 2024
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      62
      Trails Mountain Bike
      79
      Trails E-Bike
      1
      Trails Hike
      71
      Trails Trail Running
      71
      Trails Snowshoe
      15
      Trails Nordic Ski
      11
      Total Distance
      17 miles
      Total Descent
      1,199 ft
      Total Vertical
      140 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,207 ft
      Reports
      3,273
      Photos
      80
      Ridden Counter
      42,386

      Photos of Guelph Lake Mountain Bike

      trail: Roy's Ridge
      47 |
      Aug 26, 2024 @ 1:31pm
      Aug 26, 2024
      trail: Roy's Ridge
      12 |
      Aug 26, 2024 @ 1:31pm
      Aug 26, 2024
      trail: Monkey Wrench
      22 |
      Jul 19, 2024 @ 10:57am
      Jul 19, 2024
      trail: Digg'r
      28 |
      Jul 19, 2024 @ 10:37am
      Jul 19, 2024
      trail: Phoenix
      35 |
      Jul 19, 2024 @ 10:30am
      Jul 19, 2024
      trail: Phoenix
      26 |
      Jul 19, 2024 @ 10:26am
      Jul 19, 2024
      42 |
      Jul 19, 2024 @ 9:37am
      Jul 19, 2024
      trail: Fight Club
      69 |
      Nov 20, 2023 @ 7:49am
      Nov 20, 2023

      Videos of Guelph Lake Mountain Bike

      Walking Monkey Wrench
      1:12 | 180 | Nov 26, 2015
      Mountain Biking Montage
      trail: The Link
      4:04 | 373 | Feb 25, 2014
      All In #3.
      1:32 | 744 | Apr 2, 2013
      First ride on the Phoenix
      1:22 | 554 | Dec 24, 2012
      Senia Sitartchouk - Ride or Die
      trail: The Link
      1:39 | 493 | Nov 9, 2011
      Guelph Lake MTB skinny goes wrong
      trail: Phoenix
      0:08 | 42 | Jun 8, 2024 , Guelph
      View from the Dam @ Guelph Lake Ontario MTB Trails
      trail: Guelph Dam
      14:09 | 22 | Jun 4, 2024 , Guelph
      Devil's Backbone to the Dam @ Guelph Lake...
      trail: Old Bones
      14:09 | 37 | Jun 4, 2024 , Guelph

      Recent Trail Reports

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      GuelphOffRoadBikeAssocaddtrailactivity #59857796
      Oct 2, 2024 @ 8:32pm
      3 days
      GuelphOffRoadBikeAssocupdatetrailactivity #59857734 and 3 more
      Oct 2, 2024 @ 8:26pm
      3 days
      GuelphOffRoadBikeAssocupdatetrailactivity #59836542 and 2 more
      Oct 2, 2024 @ 10:19am
      3 days
      rafridervotetrailactivity #59828024
      Oct 2, 2024 @ 7:21am
      Oct 2, 2024
      GuelphOffRoadBikeAssocaddtrailactivity #59783763
      Oct 1, 2024 @ 2:03pm
      Oct 1, 2024

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      geepee22trailPhoenixSeems to be a jump-liney area developing...
      Jun 21, 2023 @ 5:39am
      Jun 21, 2023
      BlackhawkCaidentrailSnail TrailAwesome
      Jun 1, 2023 @ 7:20am
      Jun 1, 2023
      Grizzly8trailMonkey WrenchYou can carry some good speed into it from the...
      May 28, 2023 @ 9:14pm
      May 28, 2023
      Grizzly8trailFireflyBerms then rooty climb then more berms. Couple...
      May 28, 2023 @ 9:03pm
      May 28, 2023
      Grizzly8trailDragon's TongueBerms flow nice, you can pick up some speed here
      May 28, 2023 @ 8:56pm
      May 28, 2023

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Arkell Spring Grounds 11 11 7 16 km
      Rockwood Conservation Area 76.4 km
      Hanlon Creek 13 106.5 km
      Crawford Tract8.4 km
      Wellington Place Campus Trails 69.5 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike6717 miles1,142 ft5 miles141 ft
      #119#8833,2711216,462
      E-Bike1
      3,043128
      Hike7114 miles860 ft4 miles141 ft
      #100#102,811756
      Trail Running7114 miles860 ft4 miles141 ft
      #100#102,811395
      Snowshoe152,785 ft59 ft1,345 ft59 ft
      #99#181718
      Nordic Ski11
      #35011
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