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2,598 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-54 ft
Descent
00:08:01
Avg time
-40 ft
Altitude change
1,132 ft
Altitude min
1,176 ft
Altitude max
1,172 ft
Altitude start
1,132 ft
Altitude end
-1.6%
Grade
-21.5%
Grade max
8.6%
Grade min
430 ft
Distance climb
827 ft
Distance down
1,283 ft
Distance flat
00:08:01
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Cheap Trick Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Arkell Spring Grounds
    Puslinch Township, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #59719 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #77926 in Trail Running
    • #65452 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    City of Guelph

Many rock-based features

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GORBA and/or GHTC Membership required by landowner.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 141 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 976 rides
  • Last: Sep 3, 2026
Status:
on Jun 13, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.26 (9 votes)
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        Directions to cheap-trick trailhead (43.549240, -80.153470)
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        Aug 6, 2021 @ 7:07pm
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        Cheap Trick | Arkell Springs | MTB
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        5:39 | 960 | Jul 9, 2021 , Puslinch Township

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cheap Trick

        ▼ Where is Cheap Trick located?
        Cheap Trick is located in Arkell Spring Grounds, Puslinch Township, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Arkell Spring Grounds trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.54924, -80.15347.
        ▼ How hard is Cheap Trick?
        Cheap Trick is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cheap Trick?
        Cheap Trick has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 54 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,132 ft to 1,176 ft.
        ▼ How long is Cheap Trick?
        Cheap Trick is 2,598 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cheap Trick?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Cheap Trick. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cheap Trick?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cheap Trick are:
        • May (105 activities)
        • July (86 activities)
        • June (66 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Cheap Trick? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cheap Trick are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Cheap Trick?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Cheap Trick. The trail is 2,598 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Cheap Trick?
        Cheap Trick is a very popular trail. There have been 3,868 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,496 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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