more stats
2,008 ft
Distance
44 ft
Climb
-36 ft
Descent
00:02:34
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
1,186 ft
Altitude min
1,208 ft
Altitude max
1,194 ft
Altitude start
1,204 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-9.4%
Grade max
23.2%
Grade min
597 ft
Distance climb
646 ft
Distance down
679 ft
Distance flat
00:02:34
Avg time

Broken Sole Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Guelph Lake
    Guelph, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #45912 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18301 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,173 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #3,090 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
    No
  • Year Opened
    2016
  • Land Owner
    Grand River Conservation Authority (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.

Tags
BermsFamily friendlyTight and twisty
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 32 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 759 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 3,910 rides
  • Last: Sep 23, 2026
Status:
on Sep 20, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Broken Sole | Guelph Lake GORBA Trails | MTB
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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 43.59207, -80.25386.
      ▼ How hard is Broken Sole?
      Broken Sole is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Broken Sole?
      Broken Sole has 44 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 36 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,186 ft to 1,208 ft.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Broken Sole?
      Broken Sole is 2,008 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Broken Sole?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Broken Sole. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Broken Sole? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Broken Sole are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Broken Sole?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Broken Sole. The trail is 2,008 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Broken Sole?
      Broken Sole is a very popular trail. There have been 14,690 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 16,937 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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