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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Trail Etiquette

Please respect the trails and other users

Helmets

Yep, they’re mandatory (do we really need to mention that?). If you see someone riding GORBA trails without a helmet, please politely let them know it’s a mandatory part of our agreement to maintain access to the land. An unfortunate accident with a helmetless rider could shut down the trails.

Music

Earbuds are not a great idea from a safety point of view, but if you have to have ‘your tunes’, please keep them low enough to hear our bell (or other polite utterances) when you’re in our way. Speakers blasting out your tunes are just as unacceptable on the trails as in any other public space. We don’t swim in your toilet, please don’t pee in our pool (do we need to explain that?). The majority of GORBA members enjoy ‘being in nature’, that means without your music. Keep it to yourself – please be respectful of others.

Muddy trails

Don’t ride them, it’s just a bad idea all ’round. If you are leaving ruts, then the trail is too soft. If it’s raining, stay home. This applies to the winter trail as well.

Shortcuts

Stay on the trail, don’t take shortcuts.

Trail alterations

Please don’t change the trail, leave the trail work to GORBA’s official trail crews.

Share the trail

Be polite to everyone you meet.

Yield to hikers and runners.

Use a bell and/or politely announce your approach.

Don’t block the trail when you stop.

If you are stopped or walking on a hill, move out of the way for other riders.

Never stop in a blind spot.

Bi-Directional Hills

Downhill riders must yield to uphill riders. Yeah we know, you’re having fun bombing down a hill and you’re being asked to stop while some rider is slowly poking up the hill. Yep! Think about it, it is far easier for you to get going again from a stop, going down a hill, then for them going up! Life’s hard!

Enjoy wildlife at a distance

Do not disturb animals, this is their home.

Pack out what you pack in

Take only your experience and leave what you find. Unless it’s litter, please take that out – you’ll be helping everyone.