Speed River – Guelph Covered Bridge loop from Guelph

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Canada

Ontario

Guelph/Eramosa

Speed River – Guelph Covered Bridge loop from Guelph

Hard

riders

Speed River – Guelph Covered Bridge loop from Guelph

01:06

17.7km

90m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.2 km for 253 m

After 14.1 km for 70 m

After 15.1 km for 76 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.83 km

Riverside Park Windmill

Highlight • Monument

Guelph has a large Dutch population, and to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the town in 2024, the Dutch community funded this small picturesque windmill by the riverside.

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4.81 km

Speed River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Here the crushed gravel trail runs right along the river's edge, with views across to Riverside Park. The Speed River Trail and Royal Recreation Trail overlap here as you enter …

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6.23 km

Royal Recreation Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The path is shady and paved with fine crushed gravel. You can often find bikers and walkers enjoying the woods alongside the river.

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7.07 km

Rotary Trail Along the Speed River

Highlight • Trail

13.0 km

Speed River

Highlight • River

Flowing through southern Ontario’s Waterloo Region, the Speed River winds its way from its source in Orton through scenic countryside and urban green spaces before joining the Grand River at …

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14.5 km

Downtown Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Downtown Trail runs along the Speed River for 3.6 kilometres between Speedvale Avenue and Gordon Street. It passes through multiple parks and neighbourhoods with great views of the river the whole way.

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15.2 km

Guelph Covered Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Guelph Covered Bridge spans 144 feet across the Speed River. It was built recently, in 1992, by the Timber Framers' Guild and is only open to pedestrians and bikes. …

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15.8 km

Gow’s Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

When you stand on the bridge, you can look down at the calm water flowing beneath the stone arches. It is one of the oldest and most famous landmarks in …

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