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        Purpose 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!
        Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
        Land Status: Crown Land
        Parking google parking directions
        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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        Region Details
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        Region Status
        Open as of Jul 12, 2026

        Stats

        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
        723
        Photos
        30
        Completed Counter
        2,280

        Popular Forest Lea Mountain Biking Trails

        35 3.0 1 mile 6 ft 102
        Less 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 17 minutes to complete this trail.
        100 5.0 1,909 ft 0 ft 93
        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 2 minutes to complete this trail.
        30 3.0 1 mile 16 ft 90
        Purpose built single track. It's a shorter loop of the Forest Lea system - rolling terrain gains a ridge and drops down to a small lake. It's rocky and rooty like all Forest Lea Trails. Several very difficult climbs with lots of tech.
        85 2.5 3,133 ft 14 ft 86
        Pine tree cruising, marked as part of .
        50 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.
        60 3.5 1,719 ft 12 ft 76
        Y not? Part of Red.
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        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.
        95 5.0 3,071 ft 14 ft 69
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions with a 14 ft blue climb. It features bridge and rock garden. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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        Forest Lea Mountain Bike Routes

        5.0 4 miles 130 ft 12
        Start at big tree and ride down to 2. Start off with some nice flow and then a moderate climb. But then...
        4.0 7 miles 226 ft 8
        Forest Lea Enduro 10km loop for 2023
        6 miles 110 ft 8 Loop
        A short loop starting at and Finishing up at .
        2 miles 50 ft 1
        3km Race route for the Forest Lea Enduro and Trail run.
        3.0 17 miles 472 ft 23
        Forest Lea Enduro 25/50km loop.
        6 miles 154 ft 12 Loop
        Ride Through The , Up To The Fence Until You Meet Roger (9k)

        Photos of Forest Lea Mountain Bike

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        Videos of Forest Lea Mountain Bike

        Forest Lea | Boy, I hate wet wood!
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        12:43 | 731 | Sep 21, 2018

        Recent Trail Reports

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        Recent Comments

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        jj998888reportJolly RogerTree down across trail ~100m up from parking
        Jun 28, 2023 @ 5:13pm
        Jun 28, 2023
        rdolishny2trailOliver's LoopThe perfect introduction to this forest....
        Aug 28, 2022 @ 8:56pm
        Aug 28, 2022
        rdolishny2trailSwamp OverlookBrutal. This is a black Diamond. Extreme roots...
        Aug 28, 2022 @ 8:55pm
        Aug 28, 2022
        mmjohnsonreportBrian's BridgeNew bridge in place! Good to go!
        Apr 24, 2022 @ 3:12pm
        Apr 24, 2022
        GALjOWreportPre-pinesTree down
        Apr 18, 2022 @ 11:28am
        Apr 18, 2022

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        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
        Mountain Bike4926 miles741 ft7 miles154 ft
        #4,944#963072181,117
        E-Bike3315 miles440 ft4 miles151 ft
        #5,373#115712119
        Gravel Bike139 miles220 ft3 miles115 ft
        #3,514#80
        Winter Fat Bike11 mile16 ft1,194 ft20 ft
        #3,514#8013
        Horse12,057 ft3 ft207 ft33 ft
        4
        Hike5026 miles748 ft8 miles154 ft
        #6,610#11772177
        Trail Running5026 miles748 ft8 miles154 ft
        #5,887#61721327
        Snowshoe128 miles226 ft2 miles154 ft
        #1,019#117125
        Nordic Ski2012 miles364 ft4 miles154 ft
        #758#536108

        Frequently Asked Questions About Forest Lea

        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Forest Lea?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Forest Lea are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        Where can I park to ride in Forest Lea?
        There are 1 parking locations listed in Forest Lea. The most popular parking spots are:
        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.
        What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Forest Lea?
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