Mountain Biking

Durham Region has terrain for mountain bikers of all skill levels.

Durham's trails have so many elements that, from beginner to professional athlete, there is a trail suited to mountain biking enthusiasts of all skill levels. Come for a ride, stay for the adventure!

Trails of Uxbridge - Dagmar North Trails

Emily Batty, a two-time Olympian, Pan-Am Gold Medalist, National Champion, Red Bull and Trek Factory Racing mountain biking athlete and Durham resident can attest to the beauty and diversity of our trails. Emily grew up riding and training on the trails in Durham.

Check out our video featuring Emily riding the Dagmar North Trails in Uxbridge, Ontario—the Trail Capital of Canada! The Dagmar North Trails were built in 2015 through the incredible volunteer efforts of the Durham Mountain Biking Association (DMBA) and its members. This trail provides 13-kilometres of single track adventure for intermediate and advanced riders looking for challenging obstacles, twists and turns!

Trails of Uxbridge - Durham Forest

More than 150 kilometres of trails with a good climb, long, sweeping descents and a good flow, are what you'll find in Uxbridge's Durham Forest. Fifty kilometres of single-track mountain biking trails can also be found here!

Check out our video to meet Tom Hanrahan. Tom is a resident of neighbouring Stouffville, who speaks to the abundance of Durham trails, the incredible mountain biking community and friendly competition you'll see on our local trails. After a ride, there are plenty of things to do and spots to eat and drink in beautiful Uxbridge.

Ganaraska Forest

Picture it: hundreds of kilometres of trails in the pristine forest of the Oak Ridges Moraine; 15, 30 and 60-kilometre single and double-track trails that offer a good challenge with multiple hills. This is mountain biking in the Ganaraska Forest. The 60-kilometre loop is designated as an International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) Epic Ride, one of only three of its kind in Canada. It's a mountain biker's dream!

View our video for a glimpse of the Ganaraska Forest mountain biking experience! Local mountain biker, John Connors, loves riding the trails and then stopping in for some local treats in the Village of Orono.

Interested in group rides in Durham? Members of the Durham Mountain Biking Association can join weekly rides and participate in trail building and maintenance.

Find mountain biking trails in our Durham Trails Guide. Check out the Durham Mountain Biking Association's website for the latest updates on trail conditions and cycling-related news and events.