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2,028 ft
Distance
45 ft
Climb
-105 ft
Descent
00:03:45
Avg time
-60 ft
Altitude change
1,247 ft
Altitude min
1,321 ft
Altitude max
1,307 ft
Altitude start
1,247 ft
Altitude end
-3%
Grade
-20.7%
Grade max
17.4%
Grade min
404 ft
Distance climb
978 ft
Distance down
617 ft
Distance flat
00:03:45
Avg time

The Bride Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Hydrocut
    Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #15997 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #13146 in E-Biking
    • #82375 in Trail Running
    • #22437 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner

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The Bride is a highly rated 618 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Kitchener-Waterloo Ontario. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Past Week
  • 18 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 387 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 3,350 rides
  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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Ideal
Avg: 4.3 (27 votes)
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        Directions to the-bride trailhead (43.436530, -80.576470)

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        Nov 28, 2016 @ 4:53pm
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        Nov 28, 2016 @ 4:52pm
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        youtuber The Bride | Hydrocut, Kitchener, Ontario | MTB
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        4:24 | 677 | Mar 3, 2019 , Kitchener-Waterloo
        We go Backwards on The Bride! Haunted...
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        40:11 | 29 | Nov 14, 2025 , Kitchener-Waterloo
        Spooky Haunted Bike Trail - Halloween 2022
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        6:00 | 131 | Oct 30, 2022 , Kitchener-Waterloo
        The Bride + Rock Feature ♦
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        5:12 | 217 | Nov 12, 2019 , Kitchener-Waterloo

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        27 Ratings
        5 56%
        4 30%
        3 11%
        2 4%
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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Bride

        Where is The Bride located?
        The Bride is located in The Hydrocut, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the The Hydrocut trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.43653, -80.57647.
        How hard is The Bride?
        The Bride is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3%.
        What is the elevation gain for The Bride?
        The Bride has 45 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 105 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,247 ft to 1,321 ft.
        Is The Bride a point to point trail?
        Yes, The Bride is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is The Bride?
        The Bride is 2,028 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on The Bride?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on The Bride. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        When is the best time of year to ride The Bride?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Bride are:
        • July (479 activities)
        • August (333 activities)
        • June (263 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access The Bride? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Bride are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride The Bride?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride The Bride. The trail is 2,028 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is The Bride?
        The Bride is a very popular trail. There have been 18,203 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 18,287 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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