Get a breath of fresh air on your next Barrie getaway as you explore some of Barrie's hundreds of kilometres of trails for cycling and inline skating. Enjoy the beautiful waterfront as you take a leisurely cycle or skate along the 6.71 kilometre paved waterfront trail before enjoying a refreshing beverage and lunch at one of Barrie's many fine downtown restaurants. For a more challenging ride, indulge in the serenity of nature as you cycle along the many kilometres of trail through conservation areas, watersheds, and woodlands.

In Town Cycling & Rollerblading

Waterfront Trail Along Kempenfelt Bay
Description: Approximately 6.7 km of mostly flat, paved trail. Access anywhere along Barrie's Lakefront parks, with parking at the Southshore Community Centre and other lots along Lakeshore Dr.

Out of Town Cycling

Copeland Forest Trails (Ministry of Natural Resources)
2289 Nursery Rd, Midhurst, 705-725-7500
Web: www.mnr.gov.on.ca, No motorized vehicles permitted
Directions: Parking available off of Ingram Rd. Follow Hwy 400 N. to Hwy 93. South on Hwy 93 towards Craighurst. Follow the signs.

Fort Willow
Portage Trail, Springwater Township
Description: A historical site and conservation area. Fort Willow sits on a promontory overlooking the Minesing Swamp. It is part of the historical Nine Mile Portage used during the War of 1812.
Directions: For road access, take County Rd. 90 to Grenfel Rd. Travel 5 km north. An alternate route is George Johnston Rd. off either County Rd. 90 or Hwy 26, then go west on Portage Trail for 3 km. The route is well signed. You can park there, and at the back descend a set of steps to reach the trail.

Hardwood Hills
RR#1 Oro Station, Phone: (705) 487-3775 / 1-800-387-3775, Web: www.hardwoodhills.ca
Open 7 days a week from May to October and Wednesday and Thursday nights until 9 pm from May until August. Features 50 km of single track trails and 30 km of double track trails designed for all levels of riders. Mountain biking, hiking, MBX course, retail shop, lessons, bike rentals. Exit 111 off Hwy 400.

Horseshoe Resort
1101 Horseshoe Valley Road, RR#1 Barrie, Phone: (705) 835-2790 / 1-800-461-5627, Web: www.horseshoeresort.com
Features hiking and mountain biking trails, including 35 km of single track trail and 35 km of double track trail. Guided mountain bike tours and hikes are available.

Oro Medonte Rail Trail
705-487-2171, Web: www.township.oro-medonte.on.ca
Description: 28 km trail following an abandoned CN rail line. Running parallel to the west shore of Lake Simcoe, passing through the communities of Shanty Bay, Oro Station and Hawkestone.
Directions: Shanty Bay Rd. to Line 1 North. Follow to parking lot.

North Simcoe Railtrail
P.O. Box 272, Midhurst, Phone: (705) 728-9621
Description: Begins about 9 km west of Barrie and goes 30 km to the Tiny Township line, just north of Elmvale. Part of the trail passes through Mayer's Marsh. A visit to Fort Willow is just off of this trail as well. The section north of Anten Mills allows for all uses, including ATV, horseback, snowmobiles.
Directions: West on County Rd. 90 to Pinegrove Rd. Follow north about 3 km to the trail. Park along the road.

Tiffin Centre for Conservation
8th Concession Essa, 4km south of Hwy 90, Phone: (705) 424-1485
Description: Marked trails which are relatively flat, totalling approximately 14 km. Wheelchair accessible.
Directions: Dunlop St. (Hwy 90) West, past hydro wires and reach the 8th concession, turn left onto the 8th and continue 4 km south. Trails begin at the Tiffin Centre.

Trans Canada Trail
The Trans Canada Trail Foundation, 43 Westminster North, Montreal, Quebec, 705-458-4037
Web: http://www.tctrail.ca/trail_locator.php?action=trails&province_id=511&city_id=3617
Description: A 220 km trail throughout Simcoe County (100 km currently open for use). See North Simcoe Rail Trail for information on the section closest to Barrie. The Waterfront Trail is also considered part of this trail.

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