Winter Fat Mountain City Road/Gravel Biking
Sault Ste. Marie is the best destination for biking in Ontario. Discover four seasons of biking for every age, ability or style and arguably the best mountain biking trail system in the province. Are you wondering where to go biking in Ontario? The answer is Sault Ste. Marie!
The Hiawatha Highlands are home to a world-class mountain bike trail system—just a short ride from downtown. Fat biking makes up the fourth season of cycling in Sault Ste. Marie. The city boasts one of the largest fat-bike networks in Canada, with over 40 km perfectly groomed trails at Crimson Ridge and Hiawatha Highlands. If that’s not enough, Sault Ste. Marie is fast becoming a favourite Ontario destination for road cycling and gravel riding. You’ll find scenic routes on the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, throughout Central Algoma and beyond, along with expert cycle tour guides including Red Pine Tours.
If you are looking for a family friendly option, cycling the 22.5 km Hub Trail is a great way to bicycle in Sault Ste. Marie. You can cruise the St. Marys River waterfront boardwalk, check out the scenic bridges and ravines at Fort Creek, or head downtown where you’ll find plenty of options for food & drink. For all your cycling needs, Sault Ste. Marie bike shops Algoma Bike, Duke of Windsor and Velorution have got you covered for rentals, repairs and sails. You can rent bikes in the summer at Roberta Bondar Marina as well as at the Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site.
Cycling Inspiration
Winter Fat Biking
Sault Ste. Marie is on its way to becoming an epicentre for the emerging winter cycling trend known as “fat biking.” Currently, about 12 km of groomed single-track is available for winter riding at Hiawatha Highlands.
In the city’s west end, Crimson Ridge boasts a further 12 km of flowing trails that are maintained to perfection. Downtown, the Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site has easy fatbike trails for use on St. Marys and Whitefish islands, adjacent to the St. Marys Rapids. In addition, the St. Kateri Outdoor Learning Centre has around 3.5 km of fat biking trails. For adventures further adventures contact the expert guides at Red Pine Tours.
Mountain Biking
The Hiawatha Highlands offer over 40km of single- and double-track trails with options from easy to expert, cross country, enduro and trail riding. More trails are being built including a new 4km circuit at Farmer Lake—a tantalizing preview of a vast expansion of mountain bike trails coming soon.
For more info check out our dedicated Mountain Bike page here!
Cycle in the City
There are many ways to enjoy urban cycling in Sault Ste. Marie. The John Rowswell Hub Trail is a paved path encircling the city’s that great for cycling and hiking. You’ll discover beautiful ravines, a waterfront boardwalk, commercial districts, and picturesque Bellevue Park. The trail also links up with a scenic trail around Whitefish Island and the St. Marys Rapids.
The Fort Creek Conservation Area section is the emerald jewel on the Hub Trail, with minimal hills and a paved surface that’s appropriate for all levels of cyclists, including families. You’ll encounter the lush, mixed deciduous and coniferous forest that still blankets much of the region. An easy one-hour, out-and-back bike takes in two scenic bridges, offering stunning views of the area—you’ll be amazed at the wilderness that exists within Sault Ste. Marie.
Road / Gravel Biking
Sault Ste. Marie is fast becoming a favourite Ontario destination for road cycling and gravel riding. You’ll find scenic routes on the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, throughout Central Algoma and beyond, along with expert cycle tour guides including Red Pine Tours.
Biking Outfitters
Our outfitters carry brands such as Trek, Norco, Scott, Giant, Kona, Specialized, Garneau, Seven Peak and more. Visit their pages below for more info. Algoma Bicycle, Duke of Windsor, Hollywood Electric and Vélorution.
