Muskoka is well known for its mountain biking scene with two challenging mountain bike facilities and a number of diverse trail systems that welcome bikers.
Algonquin Outfitters store out of their Lake of Two Rivers location offers mountain bike rentals in Algonquin Park from May to October. The Lake of Two Rivers store is a grocery and camp store, so you can also pick up some supplies. The store is also a trailhead for the Old Railway Bike Trail, one of Algonquin Parks most popular biking trails.
The Old Railway Bike Trail is a leisurely bicycle trail suitable for families. For most of its 16km distance (one-way), the trail follows the abandoned bed of the historic Ottawa, Arnprior, and Parry Sound Railway, opened in 1896 and decommissioned in 1959. This is Algonquin Park’s easiest bike trail, and is great for families. Several interpretive panels along the route explain Algonquin’s history.
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In 1999, Torrance Barrens Conservation Area was designated as the world’s first permanent Dark Sky Reserve. The 4,700-acres of Crown land is bedrock and wetlands, with trees and bushes that are stunted in height. For star-gazers this means a spectacular 360 degree view of the night sky, unhampered by light pollution.
The Barren’s also doubles as an exceptional hiking and mountain biking destination, with 3 well marked trails for public use. In total, the trail system is over 15km long.
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Whether you are looking for wildlife, planning a short hike, a fast paced mountain bike trail ride, or a scenic snowshoe excursion, it is our hope you will find everything you are looking for in the Echo Valley Nature & Bike trails.
There are a total of over 3.5 km of trails consisting of the main trunk line and 14 smaller trails with varying degrees of difficulty. The park is approximately 24 hectares (60 acres) in size and there is a viewing platform overlooking the protected land.
Features & Amenities: Parking, observation deck, and scenic views.
Please make a donation of $2 to support the trails and help cover the costs of trail development. There is an honour box on site.
Limberlost is famous for its varied hiking trails. In total, Limberlost offers more than 70 km of woodland trails and extensive woodland roads, with trails that cater to evening strollers as well as those seeking more strenuous exercise. More than two-thirds of the trails on the Limberlost Reserve are groomed and qualify as high quality trails, as opposed to rugged hiking paths. As such, they are suitable for joggers as well as individuals who prefer to enjoy nature at their leisure. These trails are also great for mountain biking enthusiasts.
In the winter, head on out to the trails with your snowshoes, or bring your cross country skis to experience their 25 km of groomed trails.
The best part of the Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve trails, is they offer them for your use, free of charge!
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Over 15km of great mountain biking opportunities at Muskoka’s only national park. Trails and rentals are both on site.
Bicycling is a great way to help you cover more ground when exploring Beausoleil Island. The Huron, Christian and Georgian trails are open for cycling. The Huron and Christian trails offer a very pleasant ride through mature forest, while the Georgian trail is a more difficult challenge with technical, rocky sections. These trails also provide access to most other trails in the park. Bike Rentals are available at the Cedar Spring Visitor Centre on Beausoleil Island.
Biking on Georgian Bay Island National Park is a great experience for those that don’t want to be on a technical course. The trails on the Island are moderately easy and are akin to a leisurely cycle through the forest with some elevation in parts.
Getting There: The park is made up entirely of islands and is accessible only by boat. Parks Canada operates a boat shuttle service called the DayTripper, which runs between Honey Harbour and Beausoleil Island (reservations are recommended).
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Rated as some of the most technically challenging mountain biking trails in Ontario, Porcupine Ridge is a long standing favourite to those riders seeking to test their skills and endurance. This is an advanced trail system that requires both physical fitness & technical skill.
The mountain bike park is designed, and caters to advanced and expert level riders only. Riders are rewarded for their efforts with stunning landscapes, including a bird’s eye view of Lake Muskoka, many rolling granite outcroppings, and moss carpeted woodland. Trails continually surprise with countless rock gardens, roots, drop-offs, and many man made technical trail features including bridges, teeter-totters and jumps.
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The Bracebridge Resource Management Centre offers groomed cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking and mountain biking trails within a woodland setting along the Muskoka River. Mountain bikers can enjoy up to 19km of trails during the spring, fall and summer.
The area features attractive wooded areas, a variety of flora, fauna and bird life as well as scenic vistas along the Muskoka River. Bike rentals are available from nearby Liv Outside in Bracebridge.
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The Minnesing Mountain Bike Trail is a steep, rugged mountain bike trail consisting of hilly, sometimes muddy, terrain filled with rock, roots and obstacles unsuitable for small children and unfit adults. The trail is intended for experienced mountain bikers only.
Its trail can range anywhere from 4.7 to 23.4 km in length and is open from late June to mid-October (conditions permitting). For current trail conditions contact Algonquin Park Information.
Difficulty Rating: Moderate. Numerous steep grades and descents, rocks, roots, obstacles and muddy sections.
Bike rentals are available from nearby Algonquin Outfitters Lake of Two Rivers store
At this year-round park in the heart of Muskoka, hike or bicycle on trails that wind through maple forests and past waterfalls, beaver ponds and homesteaders’ farms. Quiet Arrowhead and Mayflower Lakes and the meandering Little and Big East Rivers, are ideal for paddling, fishing and swimming.
Arrowhead has two moderately challenging mountain bike trails – the 4.5 km Arrowhead Lake Trail and the 3 km Lookout Trail. Bike rentals are available onsite.
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Muskoka is well known or its fun mountain biking tracks. the area’s incredible geological diversity provides everything from challenging mountain bike experiences across the Canadian Shield to casual, level trails that meander gently along former railway lines.
The best way to see the beautiful Muskoka back country is to ride it, with trails across Muskoka to suit all levels and experience.
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