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C3 This trail potentially overlaps an existing trail. Trails should not overlap, the trail should be cropped or broken into multiple trails to avoid overlaps. In some cases trails parallel each other closely, falsely trigging this error.

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1,470 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:01:41
Avg time
11 ft
Altitude change
1,102 ft
Altitude min
1,116 ft
Altitude max
1,105 ft
Altitude start
1,115 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-2.9%
Grade max
7.3%
Grade min
633 ft
Distance climb
220 ft
Distance down
479 ft
Distance flat
00:01:41
Avg time

Middle Ground Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Guelph Lake
    Guelph, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #28942 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #587 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Slightly more interesting than Grand Trunk Trail, less technical than roller coaster.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles average
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  • 388 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 30, 2026
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on May 26, 2026
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Avg: 3.64 (8 votes)
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        Directions to middle-ground trailhead (43.587710, -80.273310)

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        Apr 29, 2022 @ 12:53pm
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        Apr 29, 2022 @ 12:53pm
        Apr 29, 2022

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        Middle Ground Skinnies @ Guelph Lake Ontario...
        14:09 | 72 | Jun 4, 2024 , Guelph
        Middle Ground *GORBA MTB single tracks*
        0:37 | 314 | Sep 20, 2020 , Guelph

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Middle Ground

        ▼ Where is Middle Ground located?
        Middle Ground is located in Guelph Lake, Guelph, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Guelph Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.58771, -80.27331.
        ▼ How hard is Middle Ground?
        Middle Ground is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Middle Ground?
        Middle Ground has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,102 ft to 1,116 ft.
        ▼ Is Middle Ground a point to point trail?
        Yes, Middle Ground is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.

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