more stats
581 ft
Distance
20 ft
Climb
1,186 ft
High Point
21 ft
Altitude change
1,165 ft
Altitude min
1,165 ft
Altitude start
1,188 ft
Altitude end
3.7%
Grade
9.4%
Grade min
243 ft
Distance climb
312 ft
Distance flat

Five Pin Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Guelph Lake
    Guelph, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #180308 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #337111 in Trail Running
    • #46916 in Hiking
    • #16972 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Uphill Only for Trail Running
    • Uphill Only for Hiking
    • Uphill Only for Snowshoeing
    • Uphill Only for Nordic Skiing
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA)

This use to be the bi directional end of Backbone trail. In 2025 it has become a one way climb trail after the one way descent trail 'Whisky Street' was built. The name refers to five pin bowling, invented in Guelph.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 44 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 739 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 1,364 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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on Sep 20, 2026
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Avg: 3.85 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Five Pin located?
      Five Pin is located in Guelph Lake, Guelph, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Guelph Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.59261, -80.26227.
      ▼ How hard is Five Pin?
      Five Pin is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 3.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Five Pin?
      Five Pin has 20 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,165 ft to 1,186 ft.
      ▼ Is Five Pin a point to point trail?
      Yes, Five Pin is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Five Pin?
      Five Pin is 581 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Five Pin?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Five Pin. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Five Pin?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Five Pin are:
      • September (333 activities)
      • August (294 activities)
      • July (153 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Five Pin? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Five Pin are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Five Pin?
      Five Pin is a very popular trail. There have been 3,099 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,061 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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