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SaveElgin County trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Snowshoeing and Nordic Skiing. Trails here are often faint trail and flowy. Scenery includes lakes, creeks and views. Common trail features include bridges, berms and jumps. Many trails are family friendly and lit for night riding. Amenities include restrooms. Popular destinations include St. Thomas, Water Tower Mountain Bike Network and Malahide Township.
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- Mountain Bike
129 trails
- Gravel Bike
59 trails
- Hike
133 trails
- Trail Running
133 trails
- Snowshoe
50 trails
- Nordic Ski
14 trails
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 135
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 129
- Trails E-Bike
- 3
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 59
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 5
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 32
- Trails Hike
- 133
- Trails Trail Running
- 133
- Trails Snowshoe
- 50
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 14
- Total Distance
- 65 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 21 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,732 ft
- Total Vertical
- 225 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 823 ft
- Reports
- 232
- Photos
- 193
- Completed Counter
- 2,285
Sub Regions
- Alymer (5)
- Malahide Township (15)
- Municipality Of Bayham (2)
- Municipality Of Central Elgin (11)
- Municipality Of Dutton/Dunwich (0)
- St. Thomas (101)
Popular Elgin County Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 499 ft • 39 ft • 108 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 633 ft • 3 ft • 106 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 3 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 686 ft • 0 ft • 105 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 1,493 ft • 15 ft • 100 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.7 • 1,171 ft • 36 ft • 100 •
This trail has great flow and an even better scenery in the fall season. There are a few climb areas on the trail, and many descents
• 90 ★ 4.7 • 1,198 ft • 0 ft • 99 •
A fun, short, and flowy downhill run with lots of rollers and sweet berms. Finishes up with a nice little table top that has a rid around if you're not interested in catching some air.
• 85 ★ 4.4 • 1,365 ft • 11 ft • 95 •
This trail serves as a great warmup lap, relatively flat but lots of turns to keep you on your feet
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 1,463 ft • 0 ft • 92 •
This trail rides along the edge of a cliff overlooking Kettle Creek. There are some techs areas but the general flow of the trail is very good. Well built trail.
Elgin County Mountain Bike Routes
Photos of Elgin County Mountain Bike
Videos of Elgin County Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LangtonIP4k6J | comment | trail | activity #106696026 | Oct 27, 2026 @ 10:29am Oct 27, 2026 |
| LangtonIP4k6J | vote | trail | activity #106695957 | Oct 27, 2026 @ 10:28am Oct 27, 2026 |
| LangtonIP4k6J | comment | trail | activity #104848104 | Sep 29, 2026 @ 9:31am Sep 29, 2026 |
| LangtonIP4k6J | wishlist | badge | activity #104578621 | Sep 25, 2026 @ 2:29pm Sep 25, 2026 |
| LangtonIP4k6J | vote | trail | activity #104545021 and 1 more | Sep 25, 2026 @ 4:47am Sep 25, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Bikes are not allowed on this trail. i would... | Oct 27, 2026 @ 10:29am Oct 27, 2026 | ||
| trail | is this a private trail? | Sep 29, 2026 @ 9:31am Sep 29, 2026 | ||
| trail | rode Sept 2026. was mostly trimmed and... | Sep 7, 2026 @ 11:22am Sep 7, 2026 | ||
| trail | control your speed going down this one. you... | Dec 1, 2025 @ 10:59am Dec 1, 2025 | ||
| trail | all the bridges are rideable. | Nov 2, 2025 @ 12:02pm Nov 2, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k0 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge3 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge3 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Forest city velodrome | skill park | Alymer |
Local Trail Association
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 129 | 63 miles | 2,694 ft | 20 miles | 226 ft | 183 | 232 | 1 | 4,806 | |||
| E-Bike | 3 | 4,229 ft | 72 ft | 2,047 ft | 79 ft | 186 | 19 | |||||
| Gravel Bike | 59 | 24 miles | 499 ft | 7 miles | 138 ft | 1 | 55 | |||||
| Adaptive Bike | 5 | 1 mile | 10 ft | 2,139 ft | 56 ft | 3 | ||||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 32 | 15 miles | 577 ft | 6 miles | 144 ft | 47 | 126 | |||||
| Hike | 133 | 64 miles | 2,648 ft | 20 miles | 226 ft | 3 | 230 | 437 | ||||
| Trail Running | 133 | 64 miles | 2,648 ft | 20 miles | 226 ft | 230 | 182 | |||||
| Snowshoe | 50 | 19 miles | 840 ft | 6 miles | 194 ft | 11 | ||||||
| Nordic Ski | 14 | 10 miles | 331 ft | 3 miles | 174 ft |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Elgin County?
Elgin County has 9 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Elgin County?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Elgin County are:
- Boundary Loop (4.3/5)
- Here Today Gone Tomorrow (4.3/5)
- Three Shovels (4.2/5)
- BRT (4.2/5)
- Wild Flares (4.2/5)
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What is the longest trail in Elgin County?
The longest trail in Elgin County is Elgin Trail at 4.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Elgin County?
The best hiking trails in Elgin County are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Elgin County?
The best trail running trails in Elgin County are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Elgin County?
Elgin County has a total of 135 trails. Of those, 129 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Elgin County to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Elgin County?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Elgin County is Elgin Trail with 265 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Elgin County?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Elgin County is Elgin Trail with 235 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Elgin County?
Elgin County supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Elgin County?
The following bike services are available in Elgin County:
- Bike Shop (2)
- Race Team (1)
- Club (1)
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Elgin County?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Elgin County is Elgin Trail with an average grade of 9.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Elgin County?
Yes, there are 3 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Elgin County. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Elgin County?
Out of 49 trails:
- Clear / Green: 38
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 11
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Can I ride an ebike in Elgin County?
There are 3 trails in Elgin County that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Elgin County?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Elgin County are: View all mountain biking routes in Elgin County.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Elgin County?
The most popular Strava segments in Elgin County are:
- Beyonce Can You Handle It (241 athletes)
- Dalewood - Parking Lot to Bridge (217 athletes)
- Dalewood Doubletrack (206 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Elgin County?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Elgin County. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Elgin County.
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Are there local clubs or events in Elgin County?
There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Elgin County directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Elgin County?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Elgin County are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Elgin County?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Elgin County are:
- Lighning Strikes (4.5/5)
- Soft Opening (4/5)
- BRT (4.4/5)
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