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~Mountain Biking, in the Blue Mountains and Area~

(Georgian Triangle map below)
Welcome to mountain biking in the Georgian Triangle and surrounding areas. There are great single track trails all over Blue Mountain and neighbouring hills. The best that Ontario has to offer. Grand vista's, awesome scenery and nature in all its splendor.

Nestled on the shores of Georgian Bay is Collingwood, Ontario, Canada, with plenty of great shops, restaurants and accommodation’s. A four season resort community. Long known for the great winter skiing here, it is fast becoming a mecca for mountain biking. The longest fresh water beach in the world is just a 20 minute drive east.

~Blue Mountain Resorts~
In 1999 Blue Mountain added mountain biking to its four season resort and have a chairlift dedicated to summertime enjoyment for those that need a lift up the mountain. Chairlift rates are $4 a go or $20 for the day. Hours 9am - 7pm (summer only). There were also several downhill and slalom mountain biking races there in 1999. Hotel, restaurants, pubs and fun water park on site. Also has the "slide ride" where you can go down fibreglass chutes on a mini-sled. Lots to do after a great day of trail riding.(updates as soon as available)

Local areas to check out for great trail riding:

(Helmets strongly recommended)

~3 Stage~
Some heavy duty trails winding through forests with lots of technical singletrack, good downhills and usually lotza good ol' mountain mud, bring an extra lung! Deer and fox can be seen. Lots of interconnecting trails. There is a great spring fed lake at the top of the mountain, and trails leading to the Pretty River Valley to the south with nice rivers and streams. Pack lots of water and snacks, great spots with views of the bay.

~Kolapore~
Maps available at the Collingwood info center. Vast array of singletrack, can be very technical with plenty of roots and rocks. Great scenery and Red Death, a bumpy steep downhill. The swamp at the bottom is great for a break. Black flys in early spring will make ya ride for your flesh!! Terrain is killer on rims and tires. Donations for trail maintenance greatly appreciated as they are always fixing bridges etc.

~Loree Forest~
Easy going loop trail through forests and rock breaks. Great views of Georgian Bay atop Georgian Peaks Ski Club (No Mt. biking allowed there). Interconnecting trails to take ya back down or back to Blue.

~Georgian Trail~
This 32 km. flat trail (old railway line, crushed stone added) goes from Collingwood to Meaford. Scenic ride along the shoreline. Lots of lilacs along the trail at Craigleith, in season smell awesome. Neat little train depot/restaurant there also. Good stops in Thornbury for shops, eats and drink. Can be quite busy on the weekends.
Easy goin' leasure for the whole family.

~Hardwood Hills~
Mountain Biking Center
(Just North of Barrie, 1hr. East from Collingwood)
Great trail network, maps, rentals and super singletrack. Supreme racing events. Racing every Wednesday night and World Cup Racing Events.
24hrs of Adrenalin is great! (click on logos for more details)

May to August: Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm, Wednesday Nights 3 pm to dusk (9 pm) Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
September and October Seven Days a Week, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Full Day Passes: Weekends and Stat. Holidays Adult Day Pass: $9.00 Children 8 - 12 Day Pass: $5.00 Children 7 & Younger: FREE
Monday to Fridays, Adult Day Pass: $8.00 Children 8 - 12 Day Pass: $5.00 Children 7 & Younger: FREE Wednesday Nights, 5:00 pm. to Dusk: $6.00 Groups of 12 or more, $7.00

Facility fee includes GST, parking, use of indoor facilities, eating areas, washrooms, outdoor bike and body wash stations and access to the Hardwood Hills trail system.
Indoor shower with hot water- Bring your own towel: $3.00 Towel supplied: $ 5.00.

~Haliburton Forest Area~
Haliburton Forest can be reached via Highways 118, 35, and 121.( map )
At West Guilford cross the bridge, and take county road 7 for approximately 20 kilometres (12 miles to the Base Camp)
Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve Ltd. contains over three hundred kilometres of access roads and trails making it a mountain biking wonderland. From base camp at Kennisis Lake, the main trail heads north into Algonguin Park. A large four colour map of the area can be obtained at base camp. It shows the trail system, location of shelters, lakes and other useful information. You can stick to the rolling access roads, take one of the many wide forest trails, or plan a route that takes you off to some of the toughest terrain in the Province.

Town of Collingwood Webpage

Detailed directions and maps for anywhere

Local weather forecast

Current Barrie temperature

~Local FM Radio~

Classic Hits, Hot New Music....95.7 FM ~live on-line

~Soon to be added~
*Lodging, Bike Shops, Restaurants and Pubs*

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~Our local Brew~
Brewery tours available, beer and merchandise sold on site 7 days a week.

For more info contact me:

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~Mountain Biking Links~
Note: All logo's on this page are direct links to their respective web sites

~Racing and Events for 2000~

2000 Biking/Cycling Event Coverage on The Outdoor Life Network

The National Mountain Bike Racing Calendar 2000

Olympic mountain bike competition dates: September 23-24 2000

~Great Gear and Accessories~

~Awesome Bike Companies~
(Alot of these sites require Macromedia "Flash" plug-in)

~North American Trail Sites and Reviews~

The most comprehensive mountain biking trail reviews available on the net.
Global coverage with over 3,100 trails, including the trails I mentioned above.

(North American trail maps)

(Some Great Canadian Rocky Mountain Bike Tours)

Live'n up your 'puter with great mountain bike and nature scenes for free!

Webshots Backgrounds and Screensavers

A Mountain biking PC game?...yep...

pc game

~Great action pic's~

~ G R I N z ~ :-)

They really should have used a different colour seat on this ad ;-)

(if you have any funny pics send them in and will post them here)

This site was done in 2000, I don't really have the time to update it so if someone wants to take it over feel free, contact me.

Last Updated 11/22/01 10:00:13 EST.

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