Trails & cycling
More than 60 km of town trails, a rail trail to Meaford, a new County trail to Angus and the escarpment on the horizon. Here's how to choose a home with the trails at your door.
Collingwood Trails by alljengi (CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons)
Why it matters
I hear it all the time: "I want to be able to walk the dog to the water" or "I want to ride to Thornbury for lunch." Collingwood makes that easy. The Town has been recognized as a Silver Bicycle Friendly Community (2021), and most neighbourhoods are a few minutes from a trail. Here's the network in plain terms, and which neighbourhoods sit closest to each trail.
In town · 60+ km
Over 60 km of multi-use trails on granular, concrete, asphalt, boardwalk and natural surfaces, linking the waterfront, parks and neighbourhoods. Map boards stand at Sixth St. & Black Ash Trail, Poplar Sideroad & the Train Trail, Marine View Dr. & Hwy 26, and Sunset Point Park.
Close to: every neighbourhood, really, but especially Georgian Meadows, Downtown and The Shipyards.
Collingwood to Meaford · 34 km
A 34 km multi-use trail that follows the old North Grey Railway line from Collingwood through Craigleith and Thornbury to Meaford, with Georgian Bay on one side and the escarpment on the other. It was first developed as a trail in 1989, keeps gentle rail-line grades, and has parking in Collingwood, Thornbury and Meaford. Within Collingwood, it's one of only two trail areas the Town grooms in winter.
Close to: Lighthouse Point, Rupert's Landing, Wyldewood Cove, Cranberry Village, Silver Glen Preserve, Balmoral Village.
Collingwood to Angus · nearly 34 km
Locals call it the Train Trail: the old rail corridor heading south-east out of town. In April 2026 the County of Simcoe opened a 23 km extension of the Barrie-Collingwood Railway active transportation trail, so you can now ride nearly 34 km from Collingwood through Stayner and New Lowell to Angus. (The original Collingwood–Stayner section is 11 km.)
Close to: Indigo Estates, Pretty River Estates and Mountaincroft via the Hamilton Drain Trail.
The Blue Mountains · lift-served
In summer the resort runs mountain biking with 23 cross-country and downcountry trails (five of them at the top) and two skills areas. In 2026 the season ran June 27 to Aug. 28, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. You need a ticket or pass, bikes aren't allowed on the gondola, and the resort doesn't rent bikes, so bring your own.
Close to: Mair Mills, Cranberry Village and the west-end waterfront communities.
On the escarpment · about 50 km
About 50 km of volunteer-maintained trails on the escarpment, roughly 20 km south-west of Collingwood. They're for mountain biking and hiking in summer and ski-only in winter. The main parking lot is at 495436 Grey Road 2. Trails are wild and unsigned in places, so bring a map.
A short drive from anywhere in town; the west end gets you there fastest.
Ride with others
The Town lists local cycling groups including the Collingwood Cycling Club, the Pedal Pushers and Blue Mountain Adventure Tours. Joining a group ride is a great way to meet people when you're new in town.
Suggested loops
| Route | Distance | What you'll see | Nearest neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour Circle | 4.2 km | The waterfront, boardwalk and harbour around downtown | Downtown, The Shipyards |
| East Circle | 5.8 km | Train Trail, Pretty River, Sunset Point, the Museum, Central Park and the Japanese Garden | Downtown, Pretty River Estates |
| West Circle | 7.7 km | Georgian Trail and Black Ash Creek, past the west-end resort communities | Georgian Meadows, Cranberry Village, Lighthouse Point |
| Heather Pathway | 20+ km | A longer tour linking several trail sections | Town-wide |
| George Christie Nature Trails | Network | Woodland trails (formerly the Eleventh Line trails) that connect to the Georgian Trail in two places | West end |
Good to know
Buying near a trail? My checklist
Checked November 1, 2026. Trail rules and seasons can change, so check the source before you head out.
Tell me which trail you'd use most and I'll send you listings and recent sales nearby.
