Haliburton Forest – MTB Trail

Length – 300+ km

30% MTB single track
30% hiking trail
40% double track access roads

Elevation – Rolling hills among lakes with few steep sections. Access roads are level.

Terrain – Smooth soil base, can be muddy, mixed with gravel and rock/boulder outcrops.

Skill – All levels, Advanced riders can ride and ride all weekend

Traffic – Mountain bike riders, a few hikers close to the gate area and no one way in. Logging trucks perhaps in some areas.

Maps – paper map is given with entry

Facilities – Parking, bike rentals, out house, washing station, cabin rentals

Highlights – Large expansive area to explore, solitude, wilderness and beautiful fall colours.

Trail Fee – $ 18 (bike rental $25 half day, $35 full)

Phone – 1 800 631 2198

Website – Haliburton Forest

Similar Trails – Ganaraska, Georgian, Minnesing

Local Clubs – Muskoka Off Road Cyccling Association – MORCA

Access – Trails are north beyond the base camp, office and cabins.

Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve is a huge private forested area due north of the town of Haliburton. Endless trail can be found in here for all levels of riders.

Tons of trail and challenges with some mud, rock, and roots in there for thrills. Full of bugs in June, better in August, and beautiful in the fall.

Claims of 300 km of riding is a stretch, maybe a third you can enjoy and of that only the ones close to the gate are worthy of MTB action.

Worth the drive for a two-day ride weekend or a day ride if you have a cottage nearby.

Base camp is at Kennisis Lake where one can rent a bike or stay overnight in cabins. I enjoyed a few fall weekends at the Boiler Room cabin years ago. There are a few other places to say or camp nearby.

Though there are trails way in the back my experience is that they are not well used or marked.

Naturally closer to camp are the more worn and funky trails everyone rides.

Some trail may be just gravel/dirt roads for mellow cruising in the wilderness but others are wicked fast twisty fun for the experienced rider.

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