more stats
1,470 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:01:48
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
00:01:48
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 [+]
    • 90 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #57097 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2283 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,465 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #557 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA)

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

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 36 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 889 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 5,142 rides
  • Last: Oct 7, 2026
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on Sep 12, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.64 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      0:37 | 333 | Sep 20, 2020 , Guelph

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Middle Ground?
      Middle Ground is 1,470 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Middle Ground?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Middle Ground. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Middle Ground? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Middle Ground are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Middle Ground?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Middle Ground. The trail is 1,470 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Middle Ground?
      Middle Ground is a very popular trail. There have been 21,056 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 34,268 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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