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2,070 ft
Distance
35 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:03:23
Avg time
10 ft
Altitude change
1,186 ft
Altitude min
1,205 ft
Altitude max
1,192 ft
Altitude start
1,204 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-8.7%
Grade max
18.4%
Grade min
650 ft
Distance climb
607 ft
Distance down
771 ft
Distance flat
00:03:23
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Broken Sole Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Guelph Lake
    Guelph, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #36043 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1249 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • One Direction for Snowshoeing
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Year Opened
    2016
  • Land Owner
    GRCA

This trail runs mainly along the top edge of a hill and features lots of short off-camber rises and descents and some fairly tight switchbacks.

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  • 43 rides
  • 12 miles average
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  • 310 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 3, 2026
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on Jun 27, 2026
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        Directions to broken-sole trailhead (43.592060, -80.253850)

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        Broken Sole | Guelph Lake GORBA Trails | MTB
        3:37 | 274 | Apr 14, 2021 , Guelph

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Broken Sole

        Where is Broken Sole located?
        Broken Sole is located in Guelph Lake, Guelph, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Guelph Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.59206, -80.25385.
        How hard is Broken Sole?
        Broken Sole is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Broken Sole?
        Broken Sole has 11 m of elevation gain. The trail has 8 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 362 m to 367 m.
        Is Broken Sole a point to point trail?
        Yes, Broken Sole is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.

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