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7.5 miles
Distance
502 ft
Climb
-503 ft
Descent
1,198 ft
High Point
2 ft
Altitude change
1,084 ft
Altitude min
1,126 ft
Altitude start
1,129 ft
Altitude end
-32.8%
Grade max
36.5%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
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Detailed Description
Arkell Full Loop is a 8 mile popular expert route located near Puslinch Township Ontario. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 23 trails. This route climbs 502 ft with a max elevation of 1,198 ft then descends -503 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Jul 11, 2026)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Jun 13, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance8 miles
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Avg time1 hr 28 min
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Altitude change2 ft
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Altitude min1,084 ft
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Altitude start1,126 ft
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Altitude end1,129 ft
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Climb502 ft
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Descent-503 ft
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Grade max-32.8%
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Grade min36.5%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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Trails in Route
| 1,122 ft | |||||
| 3,189 ft | |||||
| 387 ft | |||||
| 3,373 ft | |||||
| 1,047 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 1,467 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 548 ft | |||||
| 2,572 ft | |||||
| 1,138 ft | |||||
| 3,671 ft | |||||
| 1,230 ft |
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ARKELL - "Trail to Terabithia" June 2025
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