more stats
1,437 ft
Distance
20 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
00:02:12
Avg time
15 ft
Altitude change
1,067 ft
Altitude min
1,083 ft
Altitude max
1,067 ft
Altitude start
1,083 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-4.8%
Grade max
10.7%
Grade min
650 ft
Distance climb
302 ft
Distance down
489 ft
Distance flat
00:02:12
Avg time

Match Sticks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hanlon Creek
    Guelph, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #116342 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #95511 in Trail Running
    • #146019 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,796 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #2,402 in Trail Running
    • #5,250 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

single track cut through the cedars

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 46 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 126 rides
  • Last: Nov 9, 2026
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Match Sticks Trail Reports

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Jul 24, 2024 @ 4:18pm
Jul 24, 2024
 Slightly muddy, at first, as the rain fell, but with the clearer weather the mud hardened and made the trek much easier. No obstructions.
Jan 22, 2024 @ 10:45am
Jan 22, 2024
Aug 16, 2022 @ 3:08pm
Aug 16, 2022
Jun 14, 2020 @ 5:35am
Jun 14, 2020
Dec 15, 2019 @ 10:00am
Dec 15, 2019
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on Jul 24, 2024
Wet
Avg: 3.74 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Match Sticks located?
      Match Sticks is located in Hanlon Creek, Guelph, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Hanlon Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.50335, -80.21739.
      ▼ How hard is Match Sticks?
      Match Sticks is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Match Sticks?
      Match Sticks has 20 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 7 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,067 ft to 1,083 ft.
      ▼ Is Match Sticks a point to point trail?
      Match Sticks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Match Sticks?
      Match Sticks is 1,437 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Match Sticks?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Match Sticks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Match Sticks?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Match Sticks are:
      • June (16 activities)
      • October (16 activities)
      • September (9 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Match Sticks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Match Sticks are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Match Sticks?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Match Sticks. The trail is 1,437 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Match Sticks?
      Match Sticks is a moderately popular trail. There have been 322 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 354 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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