Off of highway 7, on Old Norwood Road in Peterborough lies Harold Town Conservation Area – a growing and diverse network of mountain bike trails. The trails are an old school mix of tight passes and switchbacks, coupled with an ever-increasing number of man-made features that complement the natural terrain. A top-tip for riders heading to Harold Town and its
If you look northeast of the GTA on a map, between Stouffville and Uxbridge you will see a smattering of green spaces in an area known as East Duffin Headwaters. Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) manage these green spaces and provide access to a vast trail network covering over 1620 hectares commonly
Wedged in between Toronto and Mississauga the Etobicoke Creek is a hidden gem in the middle of a vast urban environment. According to local lore these trails were originally carved out by motocross riders and 4×4’s in the 1970’s and likely got their start as game trails long before that. Today, the Etobicoke Creek trails are classic technical single track
Toronto’s Don Valley Trail Network For decades it was the best kept secret in town. Before that it was a dump. Before that it was a hideout for reprobates. Nowadays it’s a great come-back story and shining example of what Toronto’s MTB community has done over the last 25 years. Toronto’s Don Valley is one of the largest urban trail
Puslinch Tract or Twin Ponds, as it is often referred to, has an incredible trail offering and is one of the best kept secrets in the area. Located just outside of Cambridge, Ontario, Puslinch has a wide variety of trail types and something to offer riders of all abilities. The trails at Puslinch are fairly well marked but you have
Hilton Falls holds some of Ontario’s most technically challenging trails. The natural fixed rocks and roots strewn along its network are reminiscent of trails typically restricted to hikers along the famous Bruce Trail. Hilton Falls is just a short drive from the city of Toronto and can be ridden in all conditions, including the wintertime. Within the conservation area, is