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Eramosa River – Guelph Covered Bridge loop from Guelph Central Station

Eramosa River – Guelph Covered Bridge loop from Guelph Central Station

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Eramosa River – Guelph Covered Bridge loop from Guelph Central Station

02:46

67.6km

320m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.57 km for 124 m

After 66.8 km for 114 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.36 km

Speed River

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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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2.63 km

John Galt Park

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This park is located on the Speed River just on the edge of downtown Guelph. The park has open fields, paved trails, shade structures, and an antique locomotive.

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64.1 km

The Eramosa River winds through Southern Ontario and is popular for kayaking, canoeing, and trout and bass fishing. The river's name is believed to come from an Indigenous word, Un-ne-mo-sah, which means "crazy dog."

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66.1 km

Downtown Trail

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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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66.8 km

Guelph Covered Bridge

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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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67.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.8 km

9.42 km

5.38 km

2.39 km

557 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

65.0 km

2.00 km

305 m

191 m

177 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Saturday 1 August

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32 %

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Eramosa River – Guelph Covered Bridge loop from Guelph Central Station

Speed River

John Galt Park

Eramosa River

Downtown Trail

Guelph Covered Bridge

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