Cycling
Grey County's winding and hilly roads are a perfect way to get out and explore the countryside, with plenty of routes to choose from. Many country roads and even some sideroads are paved nicely for cycling.
Photo By: Telfer Wegg
Suggested On-Road Routes:
- Grey Road 1 from Owen Sound to Wiarton, and Country Road 17 back to Owen Sound. Length: 85 km Skill: Advanced.
- Owen Sound to Leith & Annan, back through Inglis Falls Road. Length: 38 km Skill: Easy to Moderate.
- Beaver Valley Loop from Kimberley to Epping. Length: 40 km Skill: Moderate
- Hanover, Durham, Holstein Loop. Length: 91 km Skill: Moderate to Advanced.
Mountain Biking:
- CP Rail Trail between Owen Sound and Dundalk is a nicely groomed trail for off-road cycling. Length: 77 km in total Skill: Easy.
- Georgian Trail between Collingwood and Meaford also allows cyclists to use the trail. Length: 35 km Skill: Easy.
- Georgian Bluffs Trail from Owen Sound to Park Head. Length: 3 km Skill: Easy.
- Blue Mountain during the summer months offers a more extreme mountain biking facility and season passes are available for those visiting often. Length: 25 km Skill: Difficult to Advanced. Visit www.bluemountain.ca/mtnbike for more information.
- Kolapore Uplands Wilderness Trails off Grey Road 2 south of Ravenna. You must obtain a trail map at Ravenna General Store, and use trails at your own risk. Loops totalling: 60km. Skill: Intermediate to Advanced.
For more detailed information and other on and off-road routes suggested by Mountain Life Magazine, click here.
Other useful links:
Owen Sound Cycling Club
Jolley's Alternative Wheels
BikeFace Cycling
Squire John's
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