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      Copeland Forest
      169 trails. 56 miles distance.
      Simcoe County Forest - Strachan Tract
      39 trails. 9 miles distance.
      Simcoe County Forest - North Barr Tract
      33 trails. 22 miles distance.
      Simcoe County Forest - Brentwood Tract
      32 trails. 14 miles distance.
      Simcoe County Forest - Lawden Tract
      28 trails. 13 miles distance.
      Simcoe County Forest - Orr Lake
      28 trails. 35 miles distance.
      Simcoe County Forest - Hendrie Main Tract
      25 trails. 17 miles distance.
      Simcoe County Forest - Baxter Tract
      24 trails. 21 miles distance.
      Simcoe County Forest - Drury Main Tract
      22 trails. 20 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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      Region Details
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      Horse Stats

      Trails (view details)
      844
      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
      Total Distance
      455 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      152 miles
      Total Descent
      22,080 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,001 ft
      Reports
      1,536
      Completed Counter
      399

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

      • 5 ★ 0.0 • 719 ft • 0 ft • 4 •
      Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
      • 5 ★ 3.0 • 578 ft • 40 ft • 3 •
      Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 40 ft green climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
      • 5 ★ 5.0 • 3,340 ft • 78 ft • 3 •
      Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 78 ft green climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 5 ★ 4.0 • 2,720 ft • 49 ft • 3 •
      Built as a wedding present.
      • 5 ★ 0.0 • 856 ft • 33 ft • 3 •
      Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 33 ft green climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 5 ★ 4.2 • 3,212 ft • 39 ft • 3 •
      This is a technical trail. It can be ridden in both directions, though starting from the top at the "5 Points" and heading back towards Horseshoe is probably the more fun way. The soil is mostly sandy, so it can be safely ridden in the wet.
      • 90 ★ 0.0 • 1,083 ft • 10 ft • 3 •
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 10 ft green climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 90 ★ 5.0 • 1,923 ft • 40 ft • 3 •
      Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 40 ft green climb. Winter use: Groomed Smooth snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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      Photos of Simcoe County

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      Videos of Simcoe County

      featured Copeland - April 16th, 2017
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      4:14 | 917 | Apr 16, 2017
      Mood swings
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      0:21 | 24 | Jul 27, 2026
      shake and brake
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      0:54 | 72 | Aug 17, 2025
      Thriller
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      2:14 | 45 | Sep 4, 2024
      dark roast
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      trail: Dark Roast
      0:32 | | Sep 2, 2024
      Horseshoe Friday Fail
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      0:23 | 264 | May 8, 2024
      Wasaga Flow
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      0:29 | | Mar 23, 2024
      Closing day 2023. Horseshoe
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      4:12 | 33 | Nov 17, 2023

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      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      LindsaynpIiejtrailWest Creek DetourA trail closed sign was just installed by the city
      Nov 4, 2026 @ 7:28am
      Nov 4, 2026
      CanadmostrailApple TrailSomeone cut the easy log ride over the creek...
      May 20, 2026 @ 7:48pm
      May 20, 2026
      duey01trailTrailPretty serious hill at the end
      Sep 9, 2025 @ 6:50pm
      Sep 9, 2025
      macnreportBootersI should have said the lower quarter, 3/4 is...
      Sep 4, 2025 @ 4:39pm
      Sep 4, 2025
      Taz711trailLow RiderTree down
      Jul 28, 2025 @ 3:33pm
      Jul 28, 2025

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike2,2531,289 miles65,056 ft414 miles1,184 ft
      1,43611,39980151,491
      E-Bike812478 miles24,918 ft160 miles1,063 ft
      197,455144,304
      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
      1,536126
      Hike2,3331,348 miles67,051 ft437 miles1,184 ft
      23310,9391513,550
      Trail Running2,3261,344 miles66,791 ft434 miles1,184 ft
      711,139247,757
      Dirtbike/Moto448355 miles11,184 ft107 miles725 ft
      46662393
      ATV/ORV/OHV250180 miles4,551 ft56 miles1,001 ft
      7627189
      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
      81464,779
      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 ride in Simcoe County?
      ▼ What are the highest rated horseback trails in Simcoe County?
      The highest rated horseback trails in Simcoe County are: View all horseback trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in Simcoe County?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Simcoe County are:
      • July (10 activities)
      • June (10 activities)
      • September (8 activities)
      Check the Simcoe County reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Simcoe County?
      The longest trail in Simcoe County is Thornton-Cookstown Trans Canada Trail at 15.7 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Simcoe County?
      ▼ 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, 844 are designated for horseback. Browse top horseback 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 Trail with 450 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 horseback trails in Simcoe County?
      The steepest horseback trail in Simcoe County is Private Property with an average grade of 12%. 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 365 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 227
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 21
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 95
      • Closed: 22
      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:
      • Dry: 1 trail
      Check the Simcoe County trail status page for the most current conditions and recent trail reports.
      ▼ 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 22 closed trails in Simcoe County. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 227
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 21
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 95
      • Closed: 22
      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 horseback trails in Simcoe County?
      ▼ What are the best beginner horseback riding trails in Simcoe County?
      The best beginner horseback trails in Simcoe County are: View all beginner horseback trails in Simcoe County.

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