Minnesing Mountain Bike Trail Biking

Important

Ontario Park has closed the Minnesing Ski Trail/Mountain Bike Trail, the associated warm-up cabin, and parking lot starting November 14, 2023 to late 2024. The area is closed for skiing, winter camping, biking, and hiking as a result of the construction of a new trailer sanitary dump and fill station.

Description

The Minnesing Mountain Bike Trail is a steep, rugged mountain bike trail consisting of hilly, sometimes muddy, terrain filled with rock, roots and obstacles unsuitable for small children and unfit adults.

This trail is intended for experienced mountain bikers only. Hazardous sections containing mud, sand/soft soil, exposed roots, and rocky uphill and downhill terrain exist throughout the trail. The use of a helmet is recommended and caution be taken to avoid injury and equipment damage. Park visitors using this trail do so at their own risk.

Length

Various trail loops from 4.7 to 32.2 km in length.

Location

The Minnesing Trail is located on the north side of Highway 60 at km 23.


Operating Dates

The Minnesing Mountain Bike Trail is open from late June to mid-October (conditions permitting). For current trail conditions contact Algonquin Park Information. During the winter months this trail is the Minnesing Wilderness Ski Trail.

  • The Callighen's Corners Loop (4th loop) is currently closed until further notice.

Difficulty Rating & Rationale

Moderate. Numerous steep grades and descents, rocks, roots, obstacles and muddy sections. Expect extensive muddy sections until the drier weather of August and September.

This trail is intended for experienced mountain bikers only. Hazardous sections containing mud, sand/soft soil, exposed roots, and rocky uphill and downhill terrain exist throughout the trail. The use of a helmet is recommended and caution be taken to avoid injury and equipment damage. Park visitors using this trail do so at their own risk.

Features & Amenities

  • Parking
  • Toilets
  • Shelter cabins

Trail Map

Click below for a trail map for Minnesing Mountain Bike Trail.

Minnesing Mountain Bike Trail Algonquin Park

Rules and Regulations

Protecting Visitors

Equipment Rental

Fees

A valid Park permit is required for trail use.

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