GORBA trails (meet at the trailhead located at 797 Victoria Rd) These trails offer partially packed gravel, grassy footpath and cedar forest trails. This trail could be considered moderately difficult and offers some small hills and more challenging terrain. This trail shares areas with mountain bikers, hikers and runners and offers beautiful views of Guelph Lake with many off trails and paths. The trail is often well used and footing in winter is usually good as it becomes nicely snow packed.
GORBA trails (meet at the trailhead located at 797 Victoria Rd) These trails offer partially packed gravel, grassy footpath and cedar forest trails. This trail could be considered moderately difficult and offers some small hills and more challenging terrain. This trail shares areas with mountain bikers, hikers and runners and offers beautiful views of Guelph Lake with many off trails and paths. The trail is often well used and footing in winter is usually good as it becomes nicely snow packed.
Westminster Woods Trails: Mon Dec 5 - 6pm (Co-ed, Run)
Free
Westminster Woods Community Trails (Meet at the Westminster Library located at 31 Farley Dr.) An easier partially paved, partially gravel packed or wooded footpath trail that is within the city of Guelph. This trail is wide and well maintained that follows along through a series of ponds and travels around the sports fields of a public school. This trail is excellent for running as it offers excellent footing and a safe, well-travelled trail.
Westminster Woods Community Trails (Meet at the Westminster Library located at 31 Farley Dr.) An easier partially paved, partially gravel packed or wooded footpath trail that is within the city of Guelph. This trail is wide and well maintained that follows along through a series of ponds and travels around the sports fields of a public school. This trail is excellent for running as it offers excellent footing and a safe, well-travelled trail.
Riverside Park: Wed Dec 7 - 10am (Co-ed, Walk)
Free
Riverside Park (Meet at the Bandshell Parking lot, entrance on Woodlawn Road) - A common trail used by Up and Running, this is a packed gravel trail that is relatively flat and wide enough to allow for 2-3 people to walk together. Following along the river’s edge, this trail offers beautiful views and is fully accessible and safe for those who prefer a flat, gentler terrain.
Riverside Park (Meet at the Bandshell Parking lot, entrance on Woodlawn Road) - A common trail used by Up and Running, this is a packed gravel trail that is relatively flat and wide enough to allow for 2-3 people to walk together. Following along the river’s edge, this trail offers beautiful views and is fully accessible and safe for those who prefer a flat, gentler terrain.
CNR Spurline: Fri Dec 9 -10am (Co-ed, Run)
Free
CNR Spurline (Meet at the parking lot located on the southeast corner of Edinburgh Rd and London Rd) An easier out-and-back trail within Guelph that is well used and generally a flat, gentler terrain that is excellent for walking, running and safe for use with strollers in good weather (snow and ice may change terrain and require the use of a carrier). Travelling through some of the beautiful older neighbourhoods of Guelph, this trail is easy to get to and offers easy access by bus or car. Strollers and/or infant carriers are welcome.
CNR Spurline (Meet at the parking lot located on the southeast corner of Edinburgh Rd and London Rd) An easier out-and-back trail within Guelph that is well used and generally a flat, gentler terrain that is excellent for walking, running and safe for use with strollers in good weather (snow and ice may change terrain and require the use of a carrier). Travelling through some of the beautiful older neighbourhoods of Guelph, this trail is easy to get to and offers easy access by bus or car. Strollers and/or infant carriers are welcome.
Ignatius Grounds: Sun Dec 11- 10am (Women only, Walk)
Free
Ignatius Grounds (Meet at the trailhead located at 53 Cross Creek Blvd, near the community mailboxes) This trail is a loop trail that is considered moderately challenging and offers varying terrain such as broad to narrow footpaths that run through open fields, forests, boardwalks and cedar swamps. There may be mud in areas so be prepared if the weather is favourable for these conditions. Strollers and/or infant carriers are welcome (snow and ice may change stroller accessibility and require the use of an infant carrier).
Ignatius Grounds (Meet at the trailhead located at 53 Cross Creek Blvd, near the community mailboxes) This trail is a loop trail that is considered moderately challenging and offers varying terrain such as broad to narrow footpaths that run through open fields, forests, boardwalks and cedar swamps. There may be mud in areas so be prepared if the weather is favourable for these conditions. Strollers and/or infant carriers are welcome (snow and ice may change stroller accessibility and require the use of an infant carrier).
Preservation Park: Wed Dec 14- 10am (Women only, Walk)
Free
Preservation Park (Meet at the Kortright Splash Pad parking located at 505 Kortright Rd)This trail is a loop trail that is mostly flat and not very busy. It is a good mixture of sun and shade as it is a forested trail. The footing is a mix of hard packed trail, gravel trail and boardwalk path. There are some hills and is described as a moderately challenging trail that offers beautiful views, is open year-round and an excellent place for bird watching, hiking and running.
Preservation Park (Meet at the Kortright Splash Pad parking located at 505 Kortright Rd)This trail is a loop trail that is mostly flat and not very busy. It is a good mixture of sun and shade as it is a forested trail. The footing is a mix of hard packed trail, gravel trail and boardwalk path. There are some hills and is described as a moderately challenging trail that offers beautiful views, is open year-round and an excellent place for bird watching, hiking and running.
The Arboretum: Mon Dec 19- 6pm (Women only, Run)
Free
The Arboretum (Meet at the Arboretum Information Booth located at 80 Arboretum Road) - A beautiful trail that is well used and popular spot in Guelph. It is described as an easier trail that is open year-round and offers excellent opportunities to experience nature. There are some paved areas, grassy trail and packed gravel. There are benches placed around the trail that can be used to take breaks or simply enjoy the scenery. In winter this trail becomes nicely snow packed and is excellent to use for walking/running.
The Arboretum (Meet at the Arboretum Information Booth located at 80 Arboretum Road) - A beautiful trail that is well used and popular spot in Guelph. It is described as an easier trail that is open year-round and offers excellent opportunities to experience nature. There are some paved areas, grassy trail and packed gravel. There are benches placed around the trail that can be used to take breaks or simply enjoy the scenery. In winter this trail becomes nicely snow packed and is excellent to use for walking/running.
Riverside Park: Thurs Dec 22 - 6pm (Women only, Walk)
Free
Riverside Park - Sparkles In the Park (Meet at the Riverside Park Carousel) Experience the beauty of Riverside Park transformed into a magical winter wonderland, as over 30,000 lights adorn tree tops – all carefully strung by Rotary volunteers. The festive light displays have been created by local businesses and individual community members alike – sure to dazzle onlookers who will experience the charm, good humour and celebration of the season.
Riverside Park - Sparkles In the Park (Meet at the Riverside Park Carousel) Experience the beauty of Riverside Park transformed into a magical winter wonderland, as over 30,000 lights adorn tree tops – all carefully strung by Rotary volunteers. The festive light displays have been created by local businesses and individual community members alike – sure to dazzle onlookers who will experience the charm, good humour and celebration of the season.
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