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SavePurpose built mountain bike singletrack in a stacked loop system. 30k of singletrack; four coloured loops all intersections signed with arrows.
Rocky and rooty.
The top mountain bike specific trail network in Eastern Ontario / West QC. The Forest Lea mountain bike trails are developed and maintained by volunteer riders in the Ottawa Valley. RIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK!
Rocky and rooty.
The top mountain bike specific trail network in Eastern Ontario / West QC. The Forest Lea mountain bike trails are developed and maintained by volunteer riders in the Ottawa Valley. RIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK!
source: Mountain Bike Forest Lea
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: Crown Land
google parking directions plan a road trip here Access Info:
Trails are located at the end of Forest Lea Rd., West of Pembroke, exit S. off Hwy. 17, travel 5 km to end of pavement.
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- Mountain Bike
49 trails
- E-Bike
33 trails
- Hike
50 trails
- Trail Running
50 trails
- Snowshoe
12 trails
- Nordic Ski
20 trails
Region Details
- 17
- 3
- 24
- 5
Region Status
Open as of 1 dayStats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 57
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 49
- Trails E-Bike
- 33
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 13
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 50
- Trails Trail Running
- 50
- Trails Snowshoe
- 12
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 20
- Total Distance
- 33 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 10 miles
- Total Descent
- 929 ft
- Total Vertical
- 155 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 704 ft
- Reports
- 725
- Photos
- 30
- Completed Counter
- 2,296
Popular Forest Lea Mountain Biking Trails
• 40 ★ 3.0 • 1 mile • 6 ft • 102 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 6 ft blue climb. It features ladder bridge and rock garden. On average it takes 23 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 1,909 ft • 0 ft • 96 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. It features bridge. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 3.0 • 312 ft • 0 ft • 79 •
Flow sections with moderate tech sections perfect for beginner riders to progress on to an easier blue trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 1,614 ft • 6 ft • 70 •
Fun with lots of flow small tech section at the end with an easy go around.
Forest Lea Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 4 miles • 130 ft • 12 •
Start at big tree and ride down to Pines 2. Start off with some nice flow and then a moderate climb. But...
6 miles • 110 ft • 8 • Loop •
A short loop starting at Oliver's Loop and Finishing up at Jolly Roger.
6 miles • 154 ft • 12 • Loop •
Ride Through The Pines, Up To The Fence Until You Meet Roger (9k)
Photos of Forest Lea Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Roger | Jul 3, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/Toronto) Jul 3, 2026 | Variable | Shammond | ||
| Porcupine Rock | Jul 3, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/Toronto) Jul 3, 2026 | Ideal | Shammond | ||
| Deer Run | Jul 3, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/Toronto) Jul 3, 2026 | Ideal | Shammond | ||
| TNT | Jul 3, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/Toronto) Jul 3, 2026 | Ideal | Shammond | ||
| ART | Jul 3, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/Toronto) Jul 3, 2026 | Ideal | Shammond | ||
| Oliver's Loop | Jul 3, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/Toronto) Jul 3, 2026 | Dry | Shammond | ||
| Access Trail | May 5, 2026 @ 4:43pm (America/Toronto) May 5, 2026 | Prevalent Mud | Zakubini | ||
| Roller Coaster | May 3, 2026 @ 2:11pm (America/Toronto) May 3, 2026 | Dry | Zakubini | ||
| White Rim To Roller Coaster | May 3, 2026 @ 2:11pm (America/Toronto) May 3, 2026 | Variable | Zakubini | ||
| Access Trail | May 3, 2026 @ 2:11pm (America/Toronto) May 3, 2026 | Variable | Zakubini |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2NwzGv | wishlist | trail | activity #105125726 | Oct 3, 2026 @ 10:29am Oct 3, 2026 |
| Bowshank | wishlist | region | activity #104817475 | Sep 28, 2026 @ 7:33pm Sep 28, 2026 |
| Silvaegs | wishlist | route | activity #104428482 and 1 more | Sep 23, 2026 @ 9:50am Sep 23, 2026 |
| Lucky323 | ridden | trail | activity #104255985 | Sep 20, 2026 @ 3:55pm Sep 20, 2026 |
| Lucky323 | wishlist | trail | activity #103761587 | Sep 13, 2026 @ 9:31pm Sep 13, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Tree down across trail ~100m up from parking | Jun 28, 2023 @ 5:13pm Jun 28, 2023 | ||
| trail | The perfect introduction to this forest.... | Aug 28, 2022 @ 8:56pm Aug 28, 2022 | ||
| trail | Brutal. This is a black Diamond. Extreme roots... | Aug 28, 2022 @ 8:55pm Aug 28, 2022 | ||
| report | New bridge in place! Good to go! | Apr 24, 2022 @ 3:12pm Apr 24, 2022 | ||
| report | Tree down | Apr 18, 2022 @ 11:28am Apr 18, 2022 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petawawa Terrace Provincial Nature Reserve | 6 | 6 | 5.7 km | ||
| Scouts Forest | 7 | 6 km | |||
| Foy Property Provincial Park | 2 | 15.4 km | |||
| Bonnechere Provincial Park | 2 | 17.3 km | |||
| The Village Trails | 2 | 21.9 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 49 | 26 miles | 741 ft | 7 miles | 154 ft | #4,952 | #95 | 30 | 723 | 8 | 1,133 | |
| E-Bike | 33 | 15 miles | 440 ft | 4 miles | 151 ft | #5,418 | #116 | 714 | 1 | 19 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 13 | 9 miles | 220 ft | 3 miles | 115 ft | #3,514 | #80 | |||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 1 mile | 16 ft | 1,194 ft | 20 ft | #3,514 | #80 | 13 | ||||
| Horse | 1 | 2,057 ft | 3 ft | 207 ft | 33 ft | 4 | ||||||
| Hike | 50 | 26 miles | 748 ft | 8 miles | 154 ft | #6,661 | #118 | 723 | 78 | |||
| Trail Running | 50 | 26 miles | 748 ft | 8 miles | 154 ft | #5,914 | #62 | 723 | 3 | 27 | ||
| Snowshoe | 12 | 8 miles | 226 ft | 2 miles | 154 ft | #1,014 | #115 | 12 | 5 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 20 | 12 miles | 364 ft | 4 miles | 154 ft | #760 | #53 | 6 | 108 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Forest Lea?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Forest Lea are:
- Deer Run (4.2/5)
- Flat Pass (4.1/5)
- Jolly Roger (4.1/5)
- Fence Line (4.1/5)
- White Rim (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Forest Lea?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Forest Lea are:
- September (20 activities)
- June (16 activities)
- July (15 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Forest Lea?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Forest Lea. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Forest Lea?
The longest trail in Forest Lea is Oliver's Loop at 2.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Forest Lea?
The best hiking trails in Forest Lea are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Forest Lea?
The best trail running trails in Forest Lea are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Forest Lea?
Forest Lea has a total of 57 trails. Of those, 49 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Forest Lea to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Forest Lea?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Forest Lea is Maple Syrup with 75 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Forest Lea?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Forest Lea is Rocky Top with 86 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Forest Lea?
Forest Lea supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Forest Lea?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Forest Lea is White Rim To Roller Coaster with an average grade of 2.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Forest Lea?
The overall region status for Forest Lea is Clear / Green. Out of 39 trails:
- Clear / Green: 32
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 7
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Can I ride an ebike in Forest Lea?
Yes, Forest Lea supports e-bike riding. There are 14 trails in Forest Lea 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 Forest Lea?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Forest Lea are: View all mountain biking routes in Forest Lea.
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What type of bike is most common in Forest Lea?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Forest Lea are:
- AM (21 activities)
- XC (2 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Forest Lea?
The most popular Strava segments in Forest Lea are:
- Cut Y'er Bars (362 athletes)
- Enchanted Forest (346 athletes)
- White Knuckles (319 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Forest Lea?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Forest Lea are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Forest Lea?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Forest Lea are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Forest Lea.
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