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1.2 miles
Distance
123 ft
Climb
-115 ft
Descent
00:09:11
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
1,267 ft
Altitude min
1,374 ft
Altitude max
1,286 ft
Altitude start
1,296 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-18.2%
Grade max
15.1%
Grade min
2,697 ft
Distance climb
2,444 ft
Distance down
1,007 ft
Distance flat
00:09:11
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Mountain Goat Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Hydrocut
    Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47262 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #29732 in E-Biking
    • #7323 in Trail Running
    • #25410 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Region of Waterloo

Easy Mostly double wide loop trail through The Pines forest.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 10 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 227 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 1,957 rides
  • Last: Aug 21, 2026
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        Directions to mountain-goat-loop trailhead (43.423170, -80.584700)
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        Fastest trail at HC in the winter!?
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        48:38 | 78 | Mar 13, 2026 , Kitchener-Waterloo
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        30:02 | 492 | Aug 24, 2020 , Kitchener-Waterloo
        Hitting jumps in the snow! Mountain Goat Loop...
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        9:53 | 483 | Nov 16, 2019 , Kitchener-Waterloo
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        0:59 | 130 | Nov 27, 2011 , Kitchener-Waterloo

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mountain Goat Loop

        ▼ Where is Mountain Goat Loop located?
        Mountain Goat Loop is located in The Hydrocut, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the The Hydrocut trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.42317, -80.5847.
        ▼ How hard is Mountain Goat Loop?
        Mountain Goat Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mountain Goat Loop?
        Mountain Goat Loop has 123 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 115 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,267 ft to 1,374 ft.
        ▼ How long is Mountain Goat Loop?
        Mountain Goat Loop is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mountain Goat Loop?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Mountain Goat Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mountain Goat Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mountain Goat Loop are:
        • July (226 activities)
        • September (184 activities)
        • August (147 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Mountain Goat Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mountain Goat Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Mountain Goat Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Mountain Goat Loop. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Mountain Goat Loop?
        Mountain Goat Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 8,465 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,712 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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