more stats
610 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
00:00:58
Avg time
7 ft
Altitude change
1,244 ft
Altitude min
1,252 ft
Altitude max
1,244 ft
Altitude start
1,250 ft
Altitude end
1.1%
Grade
-1.9%
Grade max
5.5%
Grade min
338 ft
Distance climb
52 ft
Distance down
164 ft
Distance flat
00:00:58
Avg time

Goose Forest Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Columbia Forest/Vista Hills
    Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #231684 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #124566 in E-Biking
    • #108035 in Trail Running
    • #91120 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #5,273 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #1,504 in E-Biking
    • #2,867 in Trail Running
    • #2,941 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Jump, Roller Coaster

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AI Generated Description

Goose Forest is a 186 m popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Kitchener-Waterloo Ontario. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. It features berm, bridge, jump and roller coaster. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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BermsBridgesJumpsRollers

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 16 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 50 rides
  • Last: Nov 5, 2026
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Goose Forest Trail Reports

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May 21, 2026 @ 6:38pm (America/Toronto)
May 21, 2026
Dec 4, 2024 @ 7:22pm
Dec 4, 2024
 semi-packed - will likely need some more packing once the snow stops
Oct 27, 2024 @ 10:46am
Oct 27, 2024
 Leaf covered
Sep 29, 2023 @ 10:19am
Sep 29, 2023
Sep 10, 2023 @ 9:33am
Sep 10, 2023
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      Directions to goose-forest trailhead (43.460550, -80.593660)
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      mtb
      56 |
      Jul 2, 2026 @ 1:32pm
      Jul 2, 2026
      Jumps 1

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      mini jumps i built
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      0:08 | 24 | Jul 2, 2026 , Kitchener-Waterloo

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Columbia Forest Loop
      4 miles • 521 ft • 7 •
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Goose Forest located?
      Goose Forest is located in Columbia Forest/Vista Hills, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Columbia Forest/Vista Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.46055, -80.59366.
      ▼ How hard is Goose Forest?
      Goose Forest is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Goose Forest?
      Goose Forest has 6 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,244 ft to 1,252 ft.
      ▼ Is Goose Forest a point to point trail?
      Goose Forest is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Goose Forest?
      Goose Forest is 610 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Goose Forest?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Goose Forest. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Goose Forest?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Goose Forest are:
      • October (10 activities)
      • April (4 activities)
      • December (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Goose Forest? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Goose Forest are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Goose Forest?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Goose Forest. The trail is 610 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Goose Forest?
      Goose Forest is a very popular trail. There have been 469 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 545 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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