Turkey Point – MTB Trail

Length – 75 km

60% MTB single track
30% hiking trail
10% double track access roads

Elevation – Rather flat in some parts, there are a few quick inclines, and then slopes down to a ridge by the lake.

Terrain – Smooth sandy soil, though dusty, it drains well. There is little root or rock,  a few log hops and bridges, plenty of twisty track or straight bombers.

Skill – All levels; trails rated harder than they are.

Traffic – Popular with room for everyone, watch for hikers .

Maps – New signage, with map boards and trail post numbers.

Facilities – Parking lots, outhouse, camping, and beach.

Highlights – Includes lots of trail variety, Carolina forest, Lake Erie is warm for swimming.

Trail Fee – Free

Phone – 519 426 3239 –  Provincial Park

Website – Turkey Point Mountain Bike Club,   Turkey Point Provincial Park

Similar Trails – Ganaraska (minus the hills), Northumberland, The Pinery

Local Clubs –  Turkey Point Mountain Bike Club,  Facebook

Access – Parking at Mole Rd. (not a throughway) at Turkey Point Rd. and Charlotteville 1 Rd. 

• South end of Mole Rd. via  Front Rd.
• Turkey Point Rd., East on Charlotteville 2 Rd.
• Eco- Adventures off Front Rd.

The Turkey Point area offers mountain bike riders tons of great riding action. With claims of 75 km of track on 72 different routes, the choices and locations will bring you back.

Down by the shores of Lake Erie, this location has 3 areas to crank through and discover. The terrain is generally flat, sandy soil, with the odd short quick incline to mix it up.

A very passionate group of riders from the club cut and maintain this area. They make the best of the lack of elevation by twisting and turning the trails. Some spots get nice and gnarly, while others flow faster.

The terrain has a gradual slope to the lake where it meets a bluff that drops to the beach waterfront.

As my son and I were booting around, I noted the distinct difference in plants and trees here in the southern part of Ontario.

This is the northern edge of the Carolina forest and some sections have that Oak Savannah feel as you zip through a more open canopy.

With less ground cover to brush against, this is a good thing as ticks (Lyme Disease) and poison ivy are an issue to be aware of. So stick to the center of the trail when you ride. And always check for these nasty critters after the ride.

My starting point was the popular one at Mole Rd. and Turkey Point Rd.

Here we started in on the Saudwinder trail, working our way over and checking out Dizzy Lizzy and other winding loops to eventually take Humpback – Earshot – Rum Runner trails southward to the lake.

Riding west along the edge of the bluff…

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