Ontario's Bike Paths and Rail Trails


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This guidebook includes: More than 110 detailed maps; Different types of paths clearly identified; Distances covered; Advice on preparing for your excursions.




Best Bicycle Park and Rail Trails in Ontario


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"Discover new cycling destinations in Southern Ontario, Canada. Included are city Park and rural forest paths, plus Rail Trails. Most routes are flat, easy terrain, for safe, car-free cycling that all ages can enjoy"--Back cover.




Best Bicycle Park & Rail Trails in Ontario


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The weekend is here, the sun is out...where to go? Plan your next bicycle adventure with this handy guide! • 2019 Edition (2021 update of maps & parking locations ) • 65 Trail Reviews, 152 Full-colour pages • Top 45 Park Paths + 20 Rail Trails • 66 New Trail Maps and Elevation Charts • Trail reviews list - Length, Elevation, Terrain, Skill, Traffic, Maps, Facilities, Highlights, Phone #, Websites, Similar Trails, Local Clubs, Access & Parking Locations Discover new cycling destinations in Southern Ontario, Canada. Included are city Park and rural forest paths, plus Rail Trails. Most routes are flat, easy terrain, for safe, car-free cycling that all ages can enjoy. After many years of riding and scouting trails, Dan Roitner has compiled extensive information, useful maps and photos for this guide. Start planning your next great ride today!




Best Mountain Bike Trails in Ontario


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Start planning your next great MTB adventure today! Finally, a mountain bike trail guide to help you locate Ontario’s elusive sweet singletrack. This quick, informative read will get you out riding new trail by next weekend. Features: Top 55 MTB locations in Ontario, Canada 145 pages, large format, full colour Advice for everyone from beginners to expert riders Detailed reviews, topo trail maps and plenty of photos Consistent review ratings, from one source—the author Trail Reviews List − Each review gives all the info you need: length, elevation, terrain, skill level, traffic, maps, facilities, highlights, trail fees, phone #, website, similar trails, local clubs, and trailhead access address + GPS coordinates Extra Content Includes − What Is Mountain Biking & Would I Like It?, Beginner Trails, MTB Groups & Clubs, Ontario Geography, GPS Accuracy, Map Making, Trail Building Concepts, Trail Hazards, Bike Health, Theft & Etiquette, Bike Repair, and many tips on Getting Ready for a Ride, as well as My Top 5 Lists and a Glossary/Lingo page Discover the many diverse MTB destinations in Ontario, Canada, where you can let loose on your bike. Recommendations range from beginner trails ideal for riders just trying out the sport to the toughest double-black runs that challenge even the experts. After many years of riding these trails, Dan Roitner has written the MTB trail guide he always wished for. He combined his trail reviews, photos and mapping data into this comprehensive and entertaining guidebook. Written with insight and humour—and crammed with info—this book will lead you to the best MTB trails Ontario has to offer. There’s a lot more riding in this province than you thought possible!




Take Your Bike!


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Enjoy safe bicycling, away from cars, on 40 trails among the lakes of upstate New York. Ride deep into forests or explore forgotten paths on hard-packed abandoned railroad beds, remote forest service roads, and paved bike trails.




Rail-Trails Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York


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Across the country, more than 1,600 unused railroad corridors have been converted to level, public, multiuse trails, where people can enjoy a fitness run, a leisurely bike ride, or a stroll with the family. In this newest addition to the popular series, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy presents the Northeast's finest rail-trails. Rail-Trails Northeast covers one hundred of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania's rail-trails. With a rich industrial and passenger rail history, the Northeast is one of the densest rail-trail regions in the country. Rural, suburban, or urban, rail-trails serve as the backbone of an impressive trail system. This two-color book includes succinct descriptions of each trail from start to finish, plus at-a-glance summary information indicating permitted uses, surface type, length, and directions to trailheads for each trail. Every trip has a detailed map that includes start and end points, trailhead, parking, restroom facilities, and other amenities.




Happy Trails


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*This version is printed in black and white. For the colour version, click "see all 3 formats and editions" and then the ">" next to paperback. The best memories often cost very little. This family-tested guide includes 40 day trip ideas to get outdoors and explore the Greater Toronto Area through off-road trails. Nature-lover? Park-hopper? Urban explorer? Foodie? Romantic? Whatever you're looking for, this book will help you get the most out of your next trail adventure! You will discover: - Popular trails and hidden gems within an hour by car or transit - Detailed maps and access to mobile apps - Practical information about bike safety, equipment, and riding with children - Local knowledge on the best things to see and do along the way. "I have known Shawn and his family for many years and have delighted in their love of nature and of cycling. Who better to write a guide to cycling and walking trails in and around the GTA, especially in my riding of King-Vaughan. It is a true gift to be able to share in his experience and knowledge through this informative book."-Deb Schulte, Member of Parliament for King-Vaughan "People are often amazed at the incredible urban trails in Toronto and around the GTHA. Find out for yourself and use this great resource to guide you to new biking and hiking experiences."-Louisa Mursell, Executive Director of Transportation Options and the Ontario By Bike Program. "This book is more than a book about trails. It is a practical guide on how to use them. Eat, shop, learn, discover and relax. It's the perfect solution to boredom and inactivity with the kids and it is so needed."-Marlaine Koehler, Executive Director of the Waterfront Regeneration Trust.




Southern Ontario Backroad Mapbook


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Comprising Canada’s southernmost limb, the southern reaches of Ontario contain the vibrant, cosmopolitan heart of Canada, boasting the populous city of Toronto, the sights of Niagara Falls, other major cities like London and Hamilton, plus natural attractions like Wasaga Beach, the world’s largest freshwater beach. Our southern Ontario backcountry map book guides your way through the region, including the Greater Toronto Area plus Ontario’s largest established trail network. In addition to urban attractions in Toronto, London, Hamilton and beyond, and the natural wonder that is Niagara Falls, southern Ontario provides a range of outdoor recreation activities. Features - Map Key & Legend - Topographic Maps - Detailed Adventure Section >> Backroad Attractions, Fishing Locations, Hunting Areas, Paddling Routes, Parks & Campsites, Trail Systems, ATV Routes,Snowmobile Areas, Wildlife Viewing, Winter Recreation, Service Directory, Accommodations, Sales & Services, Tours & Guides, Index, Adventure Index, Map Index, Trip Planning Tools,




Bikeway Traffic Control Guidelines for Canada


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Epic Bike Rides of the World


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Profiles fifty cycling routes throughout the world and offers two hundred ideas for bike rides, including a Bavarian beer ride, a sightseeing trip through Sri Lanka, and a Sierra Nevada traverse.