The Best Mountain Bike Trails in Ontario

Every sport has its iconic destinations that get your adrenaline rushing when their names are mentioned. In Ontario, the diverse terrain makes it a natural venue for free riding and mountain biking on single or double-track trails.

The top places for you to ride will depend on your level of experience and type of ride you are looking for. Do you want an easy scenic tour through a forest, a thrilling descent down a mountain or to test your skills in a mountain bike park? Check out these best places to mountain bike in Ontario.

Best Mountain Bike Trails in Ontario

Sudbury

Sudbury and the area surrounding it is a haven for mountain biking, the hills, forests and rocky landscape making for beautiful and varied riding that keeps things interesting. The area has a very active mountain bike club—Walden Mountain Bike Club—meaning local trails are well-maintained and there are lots of resources to draw from. Read our Guide to Biking Sudbury to find out more.

Lake Laurentian Conservation Area

Lake Laurentian Conservation Area has a multi-use trail system used by both hikers and bikers. Some of the trails are very technical and challenging with lots of exposed bedrock, but this makes for exceptionally scenic riding, also thanks to the many ponds and marshes you'll come across. Read our Guide to Biking the Lake Laurentian's Trails to plan your adventure.

Kivi Park

Kivi Park, with higher altitude expert trails to gentle single track trails, is one of the most popular places to ride in Sudbury.

Walden Mountain BikeTrails

The Walden Mountain Bike Trails are trails built by mountain bikers for mountain bikers. Home to the longest and best descents in the city and strategically built climbs, this trail system is addicting.

Sault Ste. Marie

Head north for seriously fun mountain bike trails and passionate riders. Sault Ste. Marie is a hub for mountain biking, with access to various wilderness areas and established trail systems. The Sault Cycling Club is your resource for all things cycling in the region.

Hiawatha Highlands

The Hiawatha Highlands trails are heavy on twists and turns with a steady supply of rocks and roots. There are more than 50 kilometres of mountain bike trails here, so you can spend as much time as you want weaving between tall pines and alongside rushing creeks. Read our Guide to Biking at Hiawatha Highlands to plan your trip. 

Algoma Highlands Conservancy

The Algoma Highlands Conservancy is not for the faint of heart. Ride the biggest elevation drop north of Lake Superior. The best way to experience all the Algoma Highlands Conservancy has to offer is to book a stay at Norm’s Cabin, an off-grid log cabin located on the shores of remote Bone Lake. Read our Guide to Biking the Algoma Highlands Conservancy to plan your adventure.

North Bay 

North Bay offers four seasons of cycling with excellent mountain biking and fat biking trails. It has an active cycling community in the North Bay Mountain Bike Association, which is always advocating for more trails and improved maintenance. Read our Guide to Biking in North Bay to plan your trip.

Laurentian Escarpment Conservation Area

There are two trails at the Laurentian Escarpment Conesrvation Area that are maintained by the conservation authority: the Fred McNutt Family Trail and the Richardson Ridge Trails. While there are many more trails, ride with caution as these are constantly changing. The North Bay Mountain Bike Association has a master plan to further develop and maintain the trail system here. 

Three Towers Trail Network

The Three Towers Trail Network offers 13 kilometres of fun riding with something for every skill level. It's maintained by the North Bay Mountain Bike Association.

Haliburton 

Located in classic Ontario cottage country, Haliburton draws in adventure-lovers thanks to its many lakes, trails and wilderness areas. The Haliburton Mountain Bike Club is your resource for riding in the area.

Haliburton Forest Wild Life Reserve

For beginners to experts, Haliburton Forest has over 300 kilometres of incredible mountain bike trails to explore plus lots of other fun adventures to round out your getaway. Rental bikes are available.

Glebe Park

Located on the edge of town, Glebe Park offers 175 acres of winding trails. Haliburton is known for its climbs and descents—so mentally prepare!

Bruce County

Mountain Bike Adventure Park

Ride in the Mountain Bike Adventure Park—built in the heart of the Niagara Escarpment, just north of Wiarton. Over thirty technical trail features including skinnys, rock drops, teeter totters and suspension bridges. The Park boasts a progressional riding design and is suitable for all skill levels. 

Southern Ontario

Turkey Point Mountain Bike Club Trails, Turkey Point

The Turkey Point Mountain Bike Club has created some of the best mountain bike trails in Ontario. Over 86 kilometres of singletrack trail will take you along 100-foot deep cut ridges adjacent to the Long Point World Biosphere Reserve and through Turkey Point Provincial Park, Long Point Eco Adventures and St. Williams Conservation Reserve.

The Hydrocut, Kitchener-Waterloo

The extensive trail system at The Hydrocut is known as some of the best mountain biking in Ontario. Its 35 kilometres of trails weaves through the forest and across, yes, a hydrocut. Trails feature boardwalks, bridges, switchbacks and more so you can practice all your skills in one place. The Waterloo Cycling Club is your resource for riding in K-W.

Best Downhill Mountain Bike Parks in Ontario

Horseshoe Resort

Explore the Horseshoe Bike Park, offering 14 trails of downhill adventure. The park's trails are accessed by riding their high-speed chair lift to the top with a lift ticket or season pass. The trails are fun and the park offers options for all levels of riders. Rentals, including bikes and protective armour, are available on site. 

Where to Ride Your Electric Mountain Bike in Ontario

According to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, an e-bike or electric bicycle is a bicycle with an added battery-powered electric motor that assists the rider in pedalling. Learn about e-bike laws and where to ride your e-bike safely and legally.  

Mountain Bike Events in Ontario

Mountain bikers love to share the adventure with friends and/or challenge themselves at an event. Discover the ultimate list of cycling and mountain bike events in Ontario. 

Plan your mountain bike adventure

There’s no shortage of places to mountain bike in Ontario.

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