Cycling

Rouge National Urban Park

The park’s farmland and forests provide a lovely rural atmosphere and a sense that you are far away from the city. There are also few traffic lights to interrupt your ride, while the gentle rolling hills offer a nice workout.

Trail Cycling

Two adults on mountain bikes surrounded by yellow, orange, and red leaves.  Trails in Rouge NUP

Cycling is welcome on multi-use trails throughout Rouge National Urban Park, just look for the cycling icon on individual trail pages to plan your ride.

Popular multi-use trails for cycling include: 


These trails have surfaces suitable for bicycles and offer a mix of natural scenery, including meadows, farmland, and wooded areas. 

Visit Trails for more information about specific trails in Rouge National Urban Park. 

Road Cycling

Two cyclists on a long paved road surrounded by bare trees on a sunny fall day. Cycling on Rouge National Urban Park Road

Scenic roadways that run through Rouge National Urban Park offer fantastic opportunities for cyclists to explore nature close to the city. While many routes are quiet and peaceful, some roads have narrow shoulders. It’s important to stay alert and share the road, especially during busy times of the year such as the Fall Colours season. 

There are several popular roads for cycling through Rouge National Urban Park. 


Some of the north-south roads include:

  • Meadowvale Road 
  • Beare Road (between Zoo Road Day Use Area and the base of Beare Hill Lookout)
  • 11th Concession
  • Reesor Road (from the Toronto Zoo to south of Stouffville)

These connect with east-west roads such as: 

  • Old Finch Avenue
  • Steeles Avenue
  • Elgin Mills Road
  • 14th Avenue

Ride Responsibly

Trail sharing guidelines sign instructing cyclists to stay right, pass left, slow down, ring bell, and be aware of surroundings in English and French. 
  • Share the trail
  • Keep a safe distance between yourself and fellow cyclists. 
  • Be courteous of any oncoming trail traffic by leaving enough room for fellow cyclists and hikers to pass. 
  • When you approach a pedestrian on a trail, slow down and make your presence known with a quick bell ring or friendly greeting. 
  • Take care not to crush vegetation along the trails.

Safety

  • Obey road traffic laws.
  • Stay on designated multi-use trails. 
  • It is your responsibility to know where you can and cannot legally ride. 
  • Helmets are encouraged for adults and it is the law for those 18 years old and under as per Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act.

Be prepared

Before your next trip to the park, check out the Seasonal hazards and Landscape pages for important safety information, familiarize yourself with your destination and always check the weather before you set out.

 

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