Mountain Bike

283.7 miles

Distance

5,477 ft

Climb

-5,472 ft

Descent

1,622 ft

High Point

A Central Ontario bike loop connecting several old rail trails, scenic secondary side roads, provincial parks, and quaint villages. The full loop allows riders to easily choose start and finish points anywhere along the route.

Trails Include: The Victoria Rail Trail, The Ganaraska Trail, Access to Paul's Dirty Enduro IMBA Epic, The Hastings Heritage Trail, The IB & O Rail Trail, and several secondary side roads

Bikepacking.com Full Route Info: http://www.bikepacking.com/routes/central-ontario-loop-trail/

By: Miles Arbour

Detailed Description

Central Ontario Loop Trail (COLT) is a 284 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Lindsay Ontario. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route climbs 5,477 ft with a max elevation of 1,622 ft then descends -5,472 ft.

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Riding area

Ken Reid Conservation Area
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
Bike type

XC, RD
Direction

Both Directions
Physical rating

Easy

More Stats for Central Ontario Loop Trail (COLT) mountain bike route

Altitude min

245 ft
Altitude start

837 ft
Altitude end

840 ft
Grade max

-52.7%
Grade min

26.1%
Distance climb

123 miles
Distance down

107 miles
Distance flat

53 miles

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