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Off-road cycling trails created at Guindon Park

By Kevin Lajoie section for children and beginners
as well as intermediate and expert
ornwall’s amazing waterfront portions for more advanced off-road
Ccycling trails now have a perfect cyclists seeking a challenge. The
companion – adventurous off-road result is a trail system that covers the
trails through the tall trees of Guindon entire spectrum from relatively flat,
Park. winding trails to stretches with fast,

The expansive park on the western sharp turns and steep inclines and
declines.
edge of Cornwall is now home to
10.5 km of mountain and fat biking “We tried to use the hills wherever
trails that weave and wind through we could,” he added.
the trees, ponds and hills of this
outdoor oasis. Clarke believes the trails will cater
to both local off-road cyclists and
The trails were built by Cornwall visitors in search of a new adventure.
resident and cycling enthusiast Pat He’s already spoken to some avid
Clarke and several friends, who saw off-road cyclists who regularly visit
the potential that existed below the other trails in the region and they were
park’s vast tree canopy. The work quite impressed with the experience.
to build the trails took hundreds of
hours of volunteer time spanning “They loved it,” he added. “It’s
several months, with City staff also close to home so they don’t have to
go as far (to cycle).”
lending a hand when needed to clear
obstacles or build passages over low Fun in all seasons
spots. While the trails were built primarily

“It’s a perfect spot to ride with the for mountain biking, Clarke said they
hills. People don’t realize what we can be also be used for walking and
have here (at Guindon Park),” said running. In the winter months, they
Clarke. “This is great trail running.” will also be a good fit for fat biking
and snowshoeing. Clarke hopes to
The new trails feature an easier
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Residents are encouraged to wear
The new mountain bike trails can
Presents “Famous Sports Quotes” be accessed from the eastern entrance masks in indoor public spaces and

to Guindon Park (the one closest to practice frequent hand washing and
physical distancing. For the latest
“The distance between failure and success is only one the intersection of Vincent Massey guidelines and restrictions related to
Drive and Power Dam Drive). They
mile- The Extra Mile.” Mark Batterson are accessible near the main trail head COVID-19, please visit the Eastern
– look for the small sign markers. Ontario Health Unit website.
The addition of mountain biking
at Guindon Park further cements
the park’s standing as a destination
ALL BLINDS for off-road cycling and outdoor

adventure. The park is also home
to the extremely popular Cornwall
BMX Track – one of the longest
sanctioned BMX tracks in Ontario.
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Enjoy traffic-free trails along the
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