Mountain Biking in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
‘Sault Ste. Marie offers everything from flow trails for beginners to the biggest jumps and steepest lines this side of the Rockies’ – Bike Town: Ontario’s New MTB Hub, Mountain Life Magazine
Sault Ste. Marie mountain biking combines flow trails, technical singletrack, jump lines, and rugged Canadian Shield terrain across one of Northern Ontario’s growing MTB destinations.
Just minutes from downtown, the Hiawatha Highlands trail network offers over 65 km of trails for beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders, including flow trails, technical riding, and enduro-style terrain. Riders can explore the Hiawatha Highlands trail map before heading out on the trails.
Looking for rentals, repairs, or local riding expertise? Visitors can connect with Red Pine Tours, Algoma Bicycle, Duke of Windsor Sports, and Vélorution while planning their Northern Ontario mountain biking trip.
Mountain Biking Inspiration
Mountain Biking Videos
Watch mountain biking videos featuring Hiawatha Highlands mountain biking, downhill riding, flow trails, technical singletrack, and scenic Northern Ontario terrain throughout Sault Ste. Marie. These videos showcase trail conditions, riding styles, and local MTB experiences across one of Ontario’s growing mountain biking destinations.
Mountain Biking events in 2026
Sault Ste. Marie’s growing mountain biking community hosts seasonal race weekends, MTB festivals, and cycling events throughout the riding season. Visitors planning a Northern Ontario mountain biking trip can also explore upcoming mountain bike races, endurance events, and trail festivals happening across the region.
Explore the latest Mountain Biking Events in Sault Ste. Marie for event schedules, rider information, race weekends, and seasonal cycling events.
Hiawatha Highlands Mountain Biking
The Hiawatha Highlands trail network is the centre of Sault Ste. Marie mountain biking, offering over 65 km of trails just minutes from downtown. Riders can explore beginner-friendly flow trails, technical singletrack, cross-country routes, jump lines, and enduro-style terrain across one of Northern Ontario’s growing MTB destinations.
The trail system continues expanding through the Crystal Creek and Farmer Lake networks, adding new machine-built trails, technical features, and progressive riding terrain suited to a wide range of riding styles and skill levels.
Visitors can explore local riding resources through:
Gallery of New Trails
From 2022 through to the present Sault Ste. Marie has built a number of new trails expanding the Crystal Creek System, and creating a new system called the Farmer Lake System. New trails in the Crystal system include Flying Squirrel, Yellow Brick Road, Berm-Baby-Berm, Jumpline, Sublime, Hawaii Five-O, Big Kahuna & Soonami. New trails in the Farm Lake system include Farmer Lake, Crazy Train, Once Bitten Twice Shy, Swamp Donkey. These trails, considered some of the best mountain bike trails in Ontario, are available to view on Trail Forks.
Other Trails, guides and Staying in touch
The Hub Trail is a great 22.5km loop of the city taking you along the waterfront boardwalk, over ravines and through wooded areas. In addition, new to 2024, and adjacent to the Hub Trail is the Finn Hill Mountain Bike Trail – a great downtown flow trail with fun berms and obstacles and climbs. Check out the Finn Hill trail here or via Trail Forks.
Looking for downhill adventure? Then head to Bellevue Valley, a quick 20-minute drive north of the city. You may want to wear full-face helmets and body armour as the trail drops into the beautiful valley making this technical ride a must-visit for enduro and downhill enthusiasts. You can ride the Canadian Shield of the Algoma Highlands for an off-the-beaten-track adventure.
For the best guides in the area contact Red Pine Tours. Follow the Sault Cycling Club on Facebook for all the best up to date info.
Mountain Biking Outfitters
Looking for bike shops in Sault Ste. Marie? Look no further. Our outfitters carry brands such as Trek, Norco, Scott, Giant, Kona, Specialized, Garneau and more. Visit their pages below for more info. Algoma Bicycle, Duke of Windsor and Vélorution.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. Hiawatha Highlands mountain biking includes beginner-friendly flow trails, smooth forest singletrack, and progressive riding terrain suitable for recreational riders and families, along with more technical trails designed for advanced mountain bikers.
Yes. Riders looking for more advanced terrain can explore Bellevue Valley and technical sections throughout Hiawatha Highlands featuring rock features, steep descents, jump lines, technical climbs, and enduro-style riding.
Local outfitters including Algoma Bicycle, Duke of Windsor Sports, and Vélorution offer rentals, repairs, gear, and rider support for visitors exploring Northern Ontario mountain biking trails.
Visit our page about additional local Outfitters & Rentals available In Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
Yes. Red Pine Tours offers guided mountain biking and outdoor experiences throughout Sault Ste. Marie and the Algoma region for visitors looking for local riding expertise and trail guidance.
Yes. Sault Ste. Marie hosts seasonal mountain biking events, MTB festivals, and cycling weekends throughout the riding season.
Visitors looking for mountain bike races and cycling events can explore our page dedicated to the Mountain Biking Events.
