more stats
699 ft
Distance
-10 ft
Descent
00:00:54
Avg time
-11 ft
Altitude change
1,079 ft
Altitude min
1,090 ft
Altitude max
1,090 ft
Altitude start
1,079 ft
Altitude end
-1.5%
Grade
-5.9%
Grade max
-0.5%
Grade min
518 ft
Distance down
102 ft
Distance flat
00:00:54
Avg time

Old Western Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hanlon Creek
    Guelph, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #120765 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #66388 in Trail Running
    • #84047 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,873 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #1,380 in Trail Running
    • #2,597 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This is a good link from the north end trails to the south end trails. If you find this one coming off of Boardwalk Dash, you'll get to all the others waiting in the south half. It's a rooty single track cut through the cedars.

Tags
Rooty

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 35 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 102 rides
  • Last: Nov 9, 2026
Status:
on Jun 8, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Old Western located?
      Old Western is located in Hanlon Creek, Guelph, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Hanlon Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.50517, -80.21794.
      ▼ How hard is Old Western?
      Old Western is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Old Western?
      The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,079 ft to 1,090 ft.
      ▼ Is Old Western a point to point trail?
      Old Western is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Old Western?
      Old Western is 699 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Old Western?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Old Western. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Old Western? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Old Western are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Old Western?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Old Western. The trail is 699 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Old Western?
      Old Western is a moderately popular trail. There have been 589 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 720 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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