5.5 miles
Distance
394 ft
Climb
-380 ft
Descent
1,212 ft
High Point

This is the long loop for the GORBA winter loop. It has all components of the small and medium loops with an additional challenging section with technical twists and roots.

Detailed Description
2024 GORBA Winter loop (long) is a 5 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Guelph Ontario. This winter fat bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 20 trails. This route climbs 394 ft with a max elevation of 1,212 ft then descends -380 ft.
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Trails in Route

Mad Hatter512 ft
Broken Sole1,909 ft
Snail Trail5,010 ft
Rogue 11,759 ft
Rogue988 ft
Slope Side1,270 ft
Beach Cruiser997 ft
Upper Jurassic919 ft
Firefly3,875 ft
Dragon's Tongue1,138 ft
Phoenix Down377 ft

Details

  • Winter only route
  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Winter Fat Bike
  • Other Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Snowshoe
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
More Stats for 2024 GORBA Winter loop (long) mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    1,115 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,115 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,129 ft
  • Grade max
    -17.3%
  • Grade min
    18.8%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles
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