The Hydrocut trails: a hidden gem of Waterloo Region

The Hydrocut trails: a hidden gem of Waterloo Region

The Hydrocut is home to almost 40 kilometres of rustic trails for Waterloo Region mountain bikers. This Petersburg forest near Glasgow and Trussler Road in Kitchener was once privately-owned land. The Region acquired it years ago, and the forest soon grew in popularity and has become a hot spot for mountain bikers from across Ontario.

Learn more here about the Hydrocut, or you can watch this 45-minute documentary “Ribbon of Dirt” about the Hydrocut.

Over the years, this has been a great partnership between the Region of Waterloo and community volunteers, including the Waterloo Cycling Club. Take a tour of one of the region’s best-kept secrets: