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The Hydrocut trails: a hidden gem of Waterloo Region1 min read

Sep 28, 2023 < 1 min

The Hydrocut trails: a hidden gem of Waterloo Region1 min read

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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: