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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: 1 trail (newest: Jul 28, 2025)
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Stats
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Distance15 miles
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Avg time1 hr 14 min
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Altitude min1,100 ft
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Altitude start1,175 ft
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Altitude end1,171 ft
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Climb1,013 ft
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Descent-1,015 ft
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Grade max-34.3%
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Grade min23.4%
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Distance climb5 miles
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Distance down5 miles
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Distance flat5 miles
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Trails in Route
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Details
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Race DateSunday May 15, 2022 at 09:19am
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Riding area
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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Physical ratingModerate
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trail: Homestead
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