Cycling Routes 

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"Northumberland is arguably the best region for cycling in Ontario," says Brian Hedney of the Ganaraska Freewheelers.  "We have rolling hills and a proliferation of quiet, undulating paved country roads with peaceful views of Lake Ontario and Rice Lake."  Click here for five of their looped routes.

Try a more level trek on an abandoned rail line which comprises Northumberland County's portion of the Trans Canada Trail through Hastings and Campbellford alongside farm fields and wetlands. 

 

Another new opportunity is VIA Rail's proposed Eastern Ontario Bike Train initiative.  Take the train from Toronto's Union Station east as you enjoy a scenic ride along Lake Ontario's north shore.  Disembark with your bike and begin cycling the Waterfront Trail.

To round out your experience, there are 3 areas with forested trails for mountain biking