I get alot of emails and PM's about the trails around Turkey Point asking various questions about the trails / distance / maps / etc. I figured I'd throw it all together here and give everyone a heads up about this great place to ride that I'm lucky enough to have as my backyard.
Where is the trailhead?
The best place to start out from is Long Point Eco-Adventures. The parking is free and there is a trail information board there, as well as a water tower with the TPMBC logo. The address for Eco-Adventures is 1730 Front Road, Turkey Point, ON N0E
What are the trails like?
The trails are mostly fast flowing singletrack through rolling terrain with a few short steep climbs, not much of a technical challenge but the flow of the trails is quite amazing. There are two main sections of trail, the East side and the West side. The East side is sandy base soils and drains and dries very well, the West side has more clay based soils and takes a bit more to dry out.
How many trails are there?
The main loops are Turkey Point are made up of lots of smaller trails from 0.5km to 5km in length. Total singletrack is somewhere in the 40km area. Most of the trails are signed, the rest coming soon.
Is there a map available?
The Turkey Point Mountain Bike Club is in the process of making a map of all the trails. I've heard it should be available soon.
Is there a fee to ride the trails?
The trails at Turkey Point are free to ride, they are maintained by the great folks of the TPMBC.
When does Turkey Point open for the riding season?
The sandy trails at TP are spectacular are drying fast, usually as soon as the snow melts the trails are good to go, much sooner than any other trail in Ontario. The trails are also great for winter riding as the area does not see a large amount of snowfall (usually).
I've heard that there might be Poison Ivy and Ticks out there
Before heading out to TP you should familiarize yourself with Ticks and the risk of Lyme Disease as there are lots of ticks out there. More information here: Lyme Disease
There is also lots of poison ivy out there, try to stay on the trails to keep away from it. Remember: leaves of three let if be.
Where can I learn more about Turkey Point?
Visit the Turkey Point Mountain Bike Club's website at Turkey Point Mountain Bike Club - Home
The club hosts a members ride on weeknights once a week, and usually a weekend ride each month / week depending on the time of year. Becoming a member is a great way to meet others who ride the trails and get a good tour of the area from locals like myself.
Where is the trailhead?
The best place to start out from is Long Point Eco-Adventures. The parking is free and there is a trail information board there, as well as a water tower with the TPMBC logo. The address for Eco-Adventures is 1730 Front Road, Turkey Point, ON N0E
What are the trails like?
The trails are mostly fast flowing singletrack through rolling terrain with a few short steep climbs, not much of a technical challenge but the flow of the trails is quite amazing. There are two main sections of trail, the East side and the West side. The East side is sandy base soils and drains and dries very well, the West side has more clay based soils and takes a bit more to dry out.
How many trails are there?
The main loops are Turkey Point are made up of lots of smaller trails from 0.5km to 5km in length. Total singletrack is somewhere in the 40km area. Most of the trails are signed, the rest coming soon.
Is there a map available?
The Turkey Point Mountain Bike Club is in the process of making a map of all the trails. I've heard it should be available soon.
Is there a fee to ride the trails?
The trails at Turkey Point are free to ride, they are maintained by the great folks of the TPMBC.
When does Turkey Point open for the riding season?
The sandy trails at TP are spectacular are drying fast, usually as soon as the snow melts the trails are good to go, much sooner than any other trail in Ontario. The trails are also great for winter riding as the area does not see a large amount of snowfall (usually).
I've heard that there might be Poison Ivy and Ticks out there
Before heading out to TP you should familiarize yourself with Ticks and the risk of Lyme Disease as there are lots of ticks out there. More information here: Lyme Disease
There is also lots of poison ivy out there, try to stay on the trails to keep away from it. Remember: leaves of three let if be.
Where can I learn more about Turkey Point?
Visit the Turkey Point Mountain Bike Club's website at Turkey Point Mountain Bike Club - Home
The club hosts a members ride on weeknights once a week, and usually a weekend ride each month / week depending on the time of year. Becoming a member is a great way to meet others who ride the trails and get a good tour of the area from locals like myself.