Trail status

Current trail status

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Trail Status Designations

Status
Description
Good
This is as good as it gets, conditions are good everywhere.
Mixed
The conditions are different between Guelph Lake and Arkell. Check the individual Intsagram postings for more details.
Wet
Watch for slippery rocks and trails.
Muddy
There are lots of wet and muddy spots, it’s best for everyone that you don’t ride the trails.
Early Spring
Ground is saturated. Don't Ride. Please be patient, we're almost there!
Good Winter
The Winter Loop riding conditions are good!
Slushy
It’s best you don’t ride – slush freezes over night and then you’re left with frozen ruts.
Icy
Slippery but rideable, studs are recommended for best traction.
Caution
Conditions are not ideal. Riding is not advised.
Don't Ride
Riding will damage the trails, please stay off.
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ASG Post-Logging Update

Logging at Arkell Spring Grounds to thin red pine plantations in the wellfield concluded in March 2026.

Spring riders will have seen the changes to our trails for themselves, but we’ll summarize here too:

🌲 Post-logging, the entrance to Inner Sanctum is now from the east, off of Downwind. There is no more Inner Sanctum Connector trail.

🌲 Former trail In-N-Out is permanently closed. Please do not clear logs from this location and within the wider Operational Area; such actions are not condoned by GORBA.

🌲 Our Trail Crews have been working hard to clear logs off of our trails and restore access. Be prepared for changes to access throughout dirt season as we work in coordination with The City of Guelph.

🌲 We will reach out to the membership when help is needed. Interested in being notified when we need extra help? Become a volunteer by signing up right here on our website: gorba.ca/members/volunteer

Our Instagram @arkelltrailsgorba is your first stop for trail conditions at Arkell! @gltrailsgorba is for Guelph Lake 👊

Not on the ‘Gram? Check https://gorba.ca/trails/trail-status/ for both!