Three Stage
Difficulty: More Difficult / Very Difficult
Length: 40 km
This natural rugged trail traverses a mix of hardwood forest and conifer plantations situated above the Pretty River Valley, near the Niagara Escarpment. The labyrinth of trails encompass just about everything from rocky technical sections, fast, flowing singletrack, to burn-inducing climbs and fast downhills. These trails are for advanced riding and sessioning.
In Grey County, gravel roads are a part of life; we live on them, commute on them and spend much of the winter sliding around on them. So it’s surprising when we hear some people are wary of the road less paved. But the thing is, if you want to avoid the crowds, experience incredible scenery and find those ‘secret spots’ you simply need to get off the asphalt. Don’t be afraid to turn off your GPS, fold up your map and go where your whimsy takes you. Here are a couple of our favourite gravel roads for taking in the best of the fall colours: without the crowds.
The Southern Grey County Fall Driving tour, steeped in history, takes you past historic mill dams, longstanding breweries and organic orchards as you tour the countryside to take in the fall colours.
If you’re new to exploring Grey County’s beautiful backroads, the Beaver Valley Fall Drive is a great introduction to the region’s autumn beauty.