Winter biking at Algonquin

Snow on the paths not signifies that bike season is over; it signifies that winter biking season has begun!

Winter bikes are mountain bikes with over-sized tires which permit the bikes to journey over snow with ease. Among the finest issues about winter biking within the winter is that it’s an effective way to get outdoors and be lively all winter lengthy and have a blast doing it!

Biking is an effective way to enhance cardiovascular well being and is low-impact so it’s simple in your joints. The recognition of this sport is exploding internationally and even proper right here at Algonquin Provincial Park.

Winter biking on Algonquin’s Previous Railway Bike Path

Many individuals take pleasure in pedaling Algonquin’s Previous Railway Bike Path throughout spring, summer season and fall, nevertheless it’s really open all yr. The path is groomed a distance of roughly 16 km — from Cache Lake to Rock Lake — all through the winter as a multi-recreation path.

Please observe: the brand new Airfield Ski Path encircles the Mew Lake Airfield and is strictly used for cross-country snowboarding — convey your skis too!

Following the previous railbed within the park, this flat path is a good journey even for these new to the game.

Riders can select their desired size of journey by snow-covered conifer forests. Cycle previous frozen lakes and pedal over river bridge crossings. Search for wildlife tracks left by foxes, hares, wolves and different forest buddies, and take heed to the songs of winter birds.

ORB Trail Tracks 2016 — Tracks on the Path: Certainly one of Algonquin’s park naturalists noticed these tracks of an Jap Wolf (left) and Snowshoe Hare (proper) crossing the Previous Railway Bike Path.

Mew Lake Campground provides the perfect entry level, with loads of parking, heated loos and handy path entry simply steps away from the campground.

To assist assure entry for day use, guests can buy a every day car allow as much as 5 days upfront.

Reservations will be made:

on-line
by telephone: 1-888-ONT-PARK (1-888-668-7275)

For extra info, together with guide with a a seasonal allow, please go to our web site.

Renting winter bikes close to Algonquin

Able to pedal by the winter wonderland of Algonquin? Take a look at Algonquin Outfitters at their Huntsville location. They provide a variety of winter bike makes and fashions for rental and sale.

Favor to strive winter biking the Previous Railway Bike Path within the spring, summer season, or fall? You can too hire bikes from the Two Rivers Retailer alongside Freeway 60 within the park from spring till Thanksgiving weekend. The shop provides handy path entry proper behind their bike store.

Don’t wait ’til spring to hit the paths once more!