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      Popular Trail Networks

      Copeland Forest
      180 trails. 57 miles distance.
      Wasaga Beach Provincial Park
      116 trails. 56 miles distance.
      Hardwood Ski and Bike (Summer)
      107 trails. 22 miles distance.
      Simcoe Admin/Sports Complex Trail Area
      72 trails. 23 miles distance.
      SCMBC - ORO Trail Network
      59 trails. 47 miles distance.
      Simcoe County Forest - Hodgson Tract
      57 trails. 10 miles distance.
      Ardagh Bluffs
      52 trails. 13 miles distance.
      Highlands Cluster - Nordic/Golf Course
      49 trails. 25 miles distance.
      Simcoe County Forest - Strachan Tract
      44 trails. 10 miles distance.
      Devil's Glen Country Club
      43 trails. 21 miles distance.
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      Simcoe 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 thousands of trails and shared thousands of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing, Horseback, E-Biking, Snowmobiling, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Skiing and Backcountry Skiing. Trails here are often faint trail, flowy and rail trail. Scenery includes creeks, views and ridgelines. Common trail features include berms, bridges and drops. Many trails are family friendly and lit for night riding. Amenities include huts. Popular destinations include Oro-Medonte, Springwater and Clearview Township.
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      Hike Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      2,333
      Trails Mountain Bike
      2,253
      Trails E-Bike
      812
      Trails Gravel Bike
      1,038
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      95
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      245
      Trails Horse
      844
      Trails Hike
      2,333
      Trails Trail Running
      2,326
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      448
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      250
      Trails Snowmobile
      457
      Trails Snowshoe
      1,899
      Trails Downhill Ski
      138
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      19
      Trails Nordic Ski
      1,405
      Lifts
      12
      Total Distance
      1,348 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      437 miles
      Total Descent
      67,051 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,184 ft
      Reports
      10,940
      Photos
      233
      Completed Counter
      10,406

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      Results: Canadian National Championships 2019
      Jul 28, 2019 from pinkbike.com
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      Popular Simcoe County Hiking Trails

      • 100 ★ 0.0 • 715 ft • 12 ft • 98 •
      Blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 0.0 • 2,047 ft • 14 ft • 98 •
      Black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. Winter use: Backcountry snow grooming. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 95 ★ 0.0 • 863 ft • 0 ft • 49 •
      Blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
      • 90 ★ 0.0 • 417 ft • 13 ft • 48 •
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 13 ft green climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 0.0 • 1,335 ft • 0 ft • 48 •
      Black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
      • 85 ★ 4.2 • 1 mile • 52 ft • 46 •
      Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 52 ft green climb. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 0.0 • 1,555 ft • 34 ft • 45 •
      Blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 90 ★ 0.0 • 2,589 ft • 83 ft • 44 •
      This trail is an easy option into the forest, or for aborting your ride up to the 5h Line parking lot. It features a gradual descent/climb. This trail is marked on the Copeland Forest Friends map. It is the segment from sign post 15 to P4.

      Recent Hike Log Activity in Region

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      Simcoe County Routes

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      ★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 199 ft • 5 • Loop •
      An easy beginner course. Starts with slow climb to high point on double track. Easy single track and ends...
      ★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 269 ft • 12 • Loop •
      Easy to moderate ride. Starts with long double track climb and finishes with nice downhill run.
      ★ 3.5 • 6 miles • 390 ft • 9 • Loop •
      11km moderately physically and technically challenging course
      ★ 5.0 • 12 miles • 981 ft • 20 • Loop •
      you can go the other direction if you want but better one way. also lots of fun and there really are great...
      7 miles • 265 ft • 4 •
      Midland Tip Trail from 2026 Overhead Bridge Parking Lot
      ★ 2.4 • 15 miles • 992 ft • 27 • Loop •
      Double uphill loops with a mix of technical singletrack, steep rocky technical descents, fast flowy...

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      Videos of Simcoe County

      featured Copeland - April 16th, 2017
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      Mood swings
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      Wasaga Flow
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      Closing day 2023. Horseshoe
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      4:12 | 33 | Nov 17, 2023

      Current Trail Warnings

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      Slippery When Wet - Alt Exit
      Copeland Forest
      Oct 29, 2026 @ 9:10am (America/Toronto)
      Oct 29, 2026
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      SCMBC - Midland Trail Network
      Oct 25, 2026 @ 2:09pm (America/Toronto)
      Oct 25, 2026
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      Recent Comments

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      jayamaitreportCarnage ValleySry not cleared, but made into log roll
      Nov 14, 2026 @ 9:36am
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      Nov 14, 2026 @ 8:45am
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      jayamaitreportCarnage ValleyFixed 👍🏼
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      LindsaynpIiejtrailWest Creek DetourA trail closed sign was just installed by the city
      Nov 4, 2026 @ 7:28am
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      LindsaynpIiejtrailWest Creek Side TrailCurrently there is a trail closed sign...
      Nov 4, 2026 @ 7:27am
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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike2,2531,289 miles65,056 ft414 miles1,184 ft
      1,43611,40080151,492
      E-Bike812478 miles24,918 ft160 miles1,063 ft
      197,456144,304
      Gravel Bike1,038639 miles20,666 ft216 miles1,181 ft
      392011,717
      Adaptive Bike9569 miles2,690 ft27 miles988 ft
      281221
      Winter Fat Bike245172 miles8,625 ft64 miles951 ft
      49737111
      Horse844455 miles22,080 ft152 miles1,001 ft
      1,537126
      Hike2,3331,348 miles67,051 ft437 miles1,184 ft
      23310,9401513,550
      Trail Running2,3261,344 miles66,791 ft434 miles1,184 ft
      711,140247,758
      Dirtbike/Moto448355 miles11,184 ft107 miles725 ft
      46672393
      ATV/ORV/OHV250180 miles4,551 ft56 miles1,001 ft
      7628189
      Snowmobile457330 miles9,885 ft119 miles1,020 ft
      225197
      Snowshoe1,8991,120 miles54,836 ft357 miles1,178 ft
      33,079121,526
      Downhill Ski13836 miles17,021 ft29 miles965 ft
      81464,780
      Backcountry Ski1911 miles1,811 ft6 miles1,047 ft
      2262459
      Nordic Ski1,405924 miles34,951 ft284 miles1,181 ft
      41,91497,626

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to hike in Simcoe County?
      ▼ What are the highest rated hiking trails in Simcoe County?
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Simcoe County?
      The longest trail in Simcoe County is Oro-Medonte Rail Trail at 17.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Simcoe County?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Simcoe County?
      The best dirtbiking trails in Simcoe County are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
      ▼ How many trails are in Simcoe County?
      Simcoe County has a total of 2,647 trails. Of those, 2,333 are designated for hiking. Browse top hiking trails in Simcoe County to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Simcoe County?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Simcoe County is Trail with 501 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Simcoe County?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Simcoe County is Bruce Trail with 558 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Simcoe County?
      Simcoe County supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
      ▼ What are the steepest hiking trails in Simcoe County?
      The steepest hiking trail in Simcoe County is Connector with an average grade of 15.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Simcoe County?
      Yes, there are 10 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Simcoe County. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Simcoe County?
      The overall region status for Simcoe County is Clear / Green. Out of 957 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 777
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 50
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 102
      • Closed: 28
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the trail conditions in Simcoe County?
      Based on trail reports from the past week in Simcoe County:
      • Ideal: 4 trails
      • Dry: 2 trails
      • Variable: 1 trail
      Check the Simcoe County trail status page for the most current conditions and recent trail reports.
      ▼ What are the most popular hiking routes in Simcoe County?
      The most popular hiking routes in Simcoe County are: View all hiking routes in Simcoe County.
      ▼ What are the top sights to see in Simcoe County?
      There are 8 notable sights in Simcoe County. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Simcoe County.
      ▼ What trails are closed in Simcoe County?
      There are currently 28 closed trails in Simcoe County. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 777
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 50
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 102
      • Closed: 28
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
      ▼ Are there local clubs or events in Simcoe County?
      There are 6 local clubs or associations listed in the Simcoe County directory. Browse the local directory for details.
      ▼ What are the most popular hiking trails in Simcoe County?
      ▼ What are the best beginner hike trails in Simcoe County?
      The best beginner hiking trails in Simcoe County are: View all beginner hiking trails in Simcoe County.

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