Parry Sound & Almaguin Highlands

• Rose Point Trail – This 6km trail travels from the shores of Georgian Bay at James Bay Junction Road South through to Rose Point Road along the old JR Booth rail bed, ending close to Oastler Lake Provincial Park. Trail surface is compact soil and is suitable for mountain bikes. This trail is open to motorized vehicles.
• The Rotary Algonquin Regiment Fitness Trail – Approximately 5km in length, this well-maintained path (compact soil and grass surface) winds along the shoreline of Georgian Bay and the town of Parry Sound and is suitable for both hybrid and mountain bikes. Open to motorized vehicles in the winter season.
• Killbear Provincial Park Recreational Trail – This easy to moderate trail runs parallel to the main park road from the park entrance to Lighthouse Point. 6km in length, the trail surface is compact soil and is mostly suitable for mountain bikes. Cyclists should be cautious of other users.
• Humphrey Nature Trails – Located in the village of Humphrey, these trails are made up of 5 loops that lead into each other, with a trail surface of compact soil. The trail system consists of over 8km of multi-use trails and offers users views of regional wetlands, waterfalls and the Canadian Shield. Motorized vehicles are not permitted on these trails.
• Muskiig Trail – This 15km single track trail is managed by Carling Township. Trail surface is compact soil and is suitable for mountain bikes. The trail is open to motorized vehicles.
• Guncotton Trail – This 5km trail offers a paved walking/cycling path along the east side of Nobel Raod (formerly Highway 69) through the village of Nobel.

• Georgian Nordic Bike Trails – Located just north of Parry Sound on HWY 124, this trail system is the newest edition to great mountain biking opportunities in and around the town of Parry Sound. A total of 14 individual mountain bike trails are accessible with trail passes and memberships sold at either on of the two bike shops in town. Select trails will be open to Fat Biking in the winter time.
• Whitestone Lake Recreational Trail – Located in the municipallity of Whitestone, this trail is a 3km loop through mixed forests with moderate topographical changes. The trail lies on crown property and the forest is a shared resources with a variety of users. Caution is required during open hunting seasons. Located at north end of Whitestone Lake, the trailhead is in close proximity to Whitestone Lake Resort. This trail is open to both motorized and non-motorized vehicles.
• Restoule Provincial Park – Both the Gibs Trail and the Angel Point Trail offer trail riding within the provincial park. Angel Point Trail is rated as ‘easy’ and is designed as a figure-8 loop. Gibs Trail (5km one way to park boundary) is rated ‘moderate to difficult’ and is a linear trail that eventually leads off park land. The park has a number of bicycles for rent ($5/hour or $20.day). Ask park staff about special rules that apply to bicycle riders.
• Pines Interpretive Trail (Almaguin Highlands) – Nearly 5km in Powassan Mountain Conservation Area of easy to moderate riding with a spectacular view across Almaguin Highlands.
• Loxton Beaver Trail (Almaguin Highlands) – Part of the Forgotten Trail network and with trailheads off both Chemical Road and Forestry Access Rd in the community of South River, this trail network is over 8km and has been rated moderate-difficult for mountain bikers. The network has mixed terrain of sand, loose gravel, and rock.

• Trans Canada Trail – A portion of this cross-Canadian trail runs through the Parry Sound District. The Trans Canada Trail is a four-season, multi-use trail system with various surface types and users. Visit Trans Canada Trail “Explore The Trail” for information – www.tctrail.ca
  • Seguin Recreational Trail – The Seguin Recreational Trail offers important linkages for both the Park to Park Trail and the Trans Canada Trail. This multi-use trail boasts great off-road cycling. This 61km rail corridor is the original rail bed for the Ottawa, Arnprior and Parry Sound Railway build by JR Booth in the late 1800’s. Trail surface is rough and is suitable for mountain bikes.
  • Old Nipissing Road Trail – Also known as “The Ontario Ghost Trail”, this 70km stretch of the Trans Canada Trail runs north/south through the centre of the district between Highways 69 and 11. Accessed from a number of cross-highway intersections, this trail has limited services. Proper planning is advised. Trail surface includes gravel trails and paved roads, and is most suited for mountain bikes.
• Park to Park Trail – The Park to Park Trail spans 230km from the western shore of Georgian bay at Killbear Provincial Park to Algonquin Provincial Park’s West Gate. This multi-use trail system stretches across the Parry Sound District, Almaguin Highlands and Muskoka District. Trail conditions are challenging and considered suitable for mountain bikes. Cyclists should be cautious of other users.

• Bike Cottage County. Dedicated website for the greater region, including Parry Sound, Muskoka, Almaguin Highlands and Algonquin Park. The website features interactive map, with regional breakdowns with links to detailed route pages featuring maps, pictures and route details. Also lists of bike rentals, guides and bike shops for each of the areas within the region.
• Parry Sound Area – Outdoor Recreation Map (2013) – FRONT SIDE / BACK SIDE. The map provides 19 bike routes with suggested parking locations. The routes range in difficulty and distances, from 3km to 77km in length.
• Parry Sound Area – Walk & Bike Map (2016)A great resource for cyclists looking to explore the town of Parry Sound by bike. This map offers visitors three separate cycling routes in town that range from easy (5km) to moderate (9km) to challenging (16km).
• Get Outdoors Parry Sound (Website). This website is about promoting cycling, hiking, walking, and all things outdoors in the Parry Sound area. Visit the site to download trail maps and purchase day passes or memberships for cycling at Georgian Nordic Ski club.
• Almaguin in Motion (AIM – Facebook) – AIM is a Cycling Committee in Almaguin Highlands, made up of bicycle enthusiasts, that are working towards turning Almaguin Highlands into a cycling hub.

Please note there are may be additional trails, routes, events and information resources for the region that may be of interest and useful to cyclists. Changes to the above links, listings and cycling routes may occur.