Peel Region and Greenbelt Areas

Rest stop in Palgrave, near Caledon Trailway Rest stop in Palgrave, near Caledon Trailway

Peel Region and Greenbelt areas have a number excellent cycling destinations and off road bicycle trails attracting a variety of cyclists. Quiet rail trails through natural and rural areas, challenging escarpment road riding and a variety of mountain biking trails can easily be found with the detail route planning information resources available for this area.

Major Off Road Trails

  • Caledon Trailway – 37 km of rail trail with Stationland parks interspersed at various picturesque communities along the way. This is a multi-use trail, for non motorized recreational use.
  • Elora Cataract Trail - 47 km trail linking Grand River watershed & Elora area to Credit River watershed. This former CN rail bed links the multi-use trail to numerous parks, conservation areas, historic communities and unspoilt countryside.
  • Forks of the Credit Provincial Park & Mono Cliffs Provincial Parks – Both parks offer multi use unpaved trails and park roadways thru naturalized areas. The Elora Cataract Trailway begins in Forks of the Credit Park. Self-service pay parking.
  • Albion Hills Conservation Area (TRCA) – Over 40 km of mountain biking trails thru beautifully rugged natural areas, with options available for all ages and skill levels. Extra amenities include bikewash station and camping. Also hosts mountain biking events. Park entry fee.
  • Palgrave Forest & Wildlife Area (TRCA) – A part of the Oak Ridges Moraine, this forested area tied to the heritage of the Humber River, has numerous dirt trails and athways which may be suitable for mountain bikes, a full trail use plan is currently nderway.
  • Brampton Trails – The following 3 off road and primarily paved trails are an excellent way to explore the parklands and naturalized areas in Bramption.
    Etobicoke Creek (14km), Chinguacousy (8km), Professor’s Lake Trail (11km)
  • Orangeville Trails – Work continues to reach goal of 15km off road paved trail loop around the town. Incorporating rail trail and parkland over 8km are already complete.
  • Mississauga Trails – Numerous off road trails and pathways of various lengths, across the city. Longer trails include Burnhamthorpe, Culham(along the Credit River), Glen Erin, and Etobicoke Creek trails.

Cross Regional Cycling Trails

  • Trans Canada Trail – A portion of this cross Canada trail runs through the Peel Region. The following multi use trails with various surface types are a part of this trail system:
    Caledon Trailway (TCT)
    Elora Cataract Trail (TCT)
    Trail-Link (TCT) – On-road link between the Caledon and Elora-Cataract Trailways.
    Use the Trans Canada Trail locator to find access points.
  • Oak Ridges Trail – Portions of the 250 km trail across the Moraine are open to cyclists. Cyclists need to check and respect posted signs of permitted use at trail entry points. The trail starts near Palgrave.
  • Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail - The Waterfront Trail begins in Niagara-on-the-Lake and stretches 730km to the Québec border, with 900km of signed trail. Popular amongst cyclists, the route is primarily paved with on and off road portions. Cycle the waterfront areas of Port Credit and Mississauga.

Established On Road Routes

There are many quiet county roads that are suitable for cyclists with road riding experience and map in-hand.

Caledon area - Several signed on-road routes have been established.
For more info visit the Walk and Roll Peel website.

Cycling Information Sources & Published Maps*

 Walk and Roll Peel. Interactive map and Information source. Region of Peel. 2010
This new on-line map and informative site offers a comprehensive guide to all of Peel’s cycling and pedestrian routes and trails, including lots of additional useful information.

Town of Caledon Trails Map. Map. Town of Caledon
Print version: Call (905)584-2272 for mailing, also available at various businesses along the Caledon Trailway
Toronto Region & Conservation Authority. Site map for locations including Albion Hills (pdf) and Palgrave Forest.
Print versions: Available at Conservation Areas or call (905)880-4855
Ontario Parks – Site maps for all locations including Forks of the Credit and Mono Hills Provincial Parks. Print versions: Available at park locations

A Guide to Bramptons Trails and Pathways. Maps and guide booklet. City of Brampton.
Print version: Call: (905)874-2000
Orangeville Trails Master Plan. Plus trail outline available on-line.

Mississauga Trails and Bikeways Map. Map. City of Mississauga & Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee. Seventh Edition. 2010.
Print version: Call 905-896-5000 

Additional Ontario Cycling Information Sources

* Please note there are many additional map guides for the region that may be of interest and useful to cyclists. New maps and guides are available yearly, and information above may change.

 

Thank you to our Greenbelt Network Area Project Partner:

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& Workshop Event Partners:
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City of Hamilton, Tourism Hamilton. Halton: Region: Conservation Halton, Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce, Milton Chamber of Commerce. Peel Region: The Hills of Headwaters Tourism Association, Town of Caledon. York Region: York Region Tourism. Durham Region: Durham Region Tourism. County of Northumberland: Northumberland Tourism.

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