15.2 miles
Distance
1,013 ft
Climb
-1,015 ft
Descent
1,212 ft
High Point
-3 ft
Altitude change
1,100 ft
Altitude min
1,175 ft
Altitude start
1,171 ft
Altitude end
-34.3%
Grade max
23.4%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
5 miles
Distance flat

Great course to explore GORBA

Detailed Description
GORBA Explore is a 15 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Guelph Ontario. This mountain bike only route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 40 trails. This route climbs 1,013 ft with a max elevation of 1,212 ft then descends -1,015 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Jul 8, 2026)
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Guelph Off-Road Bicycling Association (gorba.ca)
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Stats

  • Distance
    15 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 1 min
  • Altitude min
    1,100 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,175 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,171 ft
  • Climb
    1,013 ft
  • Descent
    -1,015 ft
  • Grade max
    -34.3%
  • Grade min
    23.4%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    5 miles

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Trails in Route

Monkey Wrench1,542 ft
Rogue623 ft
Slope Side436 ft
Snail Trail7 miles
Broken Sole2,037 ft
Fight Club3,619 ft
South Park1,486 ft
Digg'r627 ft
Rollercoaster315 ft
Middle Ground1,476 ft
Rollercoaster538 ft
Homestead2,943 ft
Roy's Ridge909 ft
Mustang Alley233 ft
Pinball233 ft
Dragon's Tongue1,037 ft
Pinball203 ft
Phoenix843 ft
The Link1,467 ft
Snail Trail397 ft
Beach Cruiser1,398 ft

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  • Race Date
    Sunday May 15, 2022 at 09:19am
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  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
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