Heber Down Conservation is a local wooded area north of Whitby that will suit the typical Park rider as it has few hills and/or tricky terrain.
Most of the trail is wide and flat with trees to shade you from the sun. I did note that the patchy terrain changes constantly, so pay attention.
Colourful in the fall it can be busy on nice days with hikers and their dogs. One of the three trails is an old railway bed that is well, flat, wide and easy to ride.
By the Devil’s Den pond is a dam and bridge to take you across. I saw a deer there.
The trail has a switchback hill to climb up to a lookout over the pond. Unfortunately, the trees have grown taller, with not much to see.
The other side of the pond has a gravel hill path that will be hard to climb for most and you may walk it.
Try the switchback trail just in the woods on the west-side of this path as an alternate. Going down it would be fun if you’re up to it.
There are a few short side trails for more experienced riders if you look for them.
One alternate trail cuts across the sandy, less treed open area on the Devil’s path. (stay on the path do not make your own)
The three loops do not make for a lengthy ride at 8 km, but being close to Whitby and varying in terrain and vegetation, it will keep you pleasantly riding along.
Read more of this review in my trail guidebook with better maps, and suggested parking available as an eBook or paperback.
