City of Hamilton – Public Works

Bike Rides & Cycling Tourism

The Cycling Map of Hamilton

Enjoy the experience! The City of Hamilton produces a comprehensive map of cycling facilities, points of interest and hiking trails called the Bike Routes, Trails & Parks map. A link to this map as a PDF is posted on the main page for “all things cycling” in Hamilton.

Other Links for Discovering Cycling In and Around Hamilton

Tourism Hamilton offers details about Hamilton as a destination for cycling.
Welcome Cyclists identifies Hamilton area services and destinations that cater to cyclists. This link also provides information for other municipalities in Ontario.
The Waterfront Trail celebrates the cycling experience along the Lake Ontario shoreline.
City of Hamilton Trails is a web link which highlights major multi-use trails managed by the City.
Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) also manages some major multi-use trails in the city.
Mountain Biking is being fostered in Hamilton. The network of trails in Dundas Valley offer great riding, and at Christie Lake the HCA is working with the Hamilton Cycling Club to develop single track trail opportunities.

10 Great Bike Rides
Are you looking to discover great cycling routes in Hamilton for the first time – or discover areas of Hamilton that you are not familiar with?

Here are 10 featured cycling routes organized as an outside loop – separated into four links (#1, #2, #3, & #4 listed below) – plus a network of internal connecting links. You are encouraged to connect the links in a fashion that suits your interests and skill level. Try different loops and discover different places in different seasons!

It is safest and most enjoyable if you use this information in combination with a reference map. Choices include the Hamilton Bike Routes, Trails & Parks map (see above); Dundas Valley Adventure Map; Bruce Trail Reference Guide; and the HSR Transit Guide.

Click on the following map to view the network of 10 cycling routes/links as a larger map (1MB), and click on that larger map to zoom into the map to see greater detail.

Featured Bike Rides
Click on any of the links below for an overview of the specific route. Route Design and Access information is included to provide orientation.

Definition of Terms
Route Design describes the terrain and surface material of trails and on-street routing.
            Easy Cycling - relatively flat routes & when on-street only modest traffic volumes
            Moderate Cycling - only modest hills & when on-street only modest traffic volumes
            Difficult Cycling - steeper inclines & when on-street some heavier traffic volumes

Bicycles on Transit
Click here for information about the convenient transit connections to and within Hamilton on busses and trains.

Trail Etiquette

Keep to the right except to pass
DO NOT litter
Respect nature
DO NOT trespass in rural fields
Pedestrians: Keep any dog on their leash
Cyclists: Yield to pedestrians
Cyclists: Alert pedestrians with your bell prior to passing

A printed version of the 10 route information above, called "Cycling Hamilton - Waterfalls & Vistas", is available at Hamilton bike shops and at the seven Tourism Hamilton Information Centres across the city. This pamphlet was developed by the Hamilton Cycling Committee and printed by funding they receive from City Council.

The Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) has produced a companion pamphlet entitled "Hiking Hamilton - Waterfalls" and the 10 hikes in that pamphlet are posted on the HCA website.


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The City of Hamilton produces a comprehensive map of cycling facilities, points of interest and hiking trails called the *Bike Routes, Trails & Parks* map. A link to this map as a PDF is posted on the main page for “all things cycling” in Hamilton. Other Links for Discovering Cycling In and Around Hamilton Tourism Hamilton offers details about Hamilton as a destination for cycling. Welcome Cyclists identifies Hamilton area services and destinations that cater to cyclists. This link also provides information for other municipalities in Ontario. The Waterfront Trail celebrates the cycling experience along the Lake Ontario shoreline. City of Hamilton Trails is a web link which highlights major multi-use trails managed by the City. Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) also manages some major multi-use trails in the city. Mountain Biking is being fostered in Hamilton. The network of trails in Dundas Valley offer great riding, and at Christie Lake the HCA is working with the Hamilton Cycling Club to develop single track trail opportunities. 10 Great Bike Rides Are you looking to discover great cycling routes in Hamilton for the first time – or discover areas of Hamilton that you are not familiar with? Here are 10 featured cycling routes organized as an outside loop – separated into four links (#1, #2, #3, & #4 listed below) – plus a network of internal connecting links. You are encouraged to connect the links in a fashion that suits your interests and skill level. Try different loops and discover different places in different seasons! It is safest and most enjoyable if you use this information in combination with a reference map. Choices include the Hamilton *Bike Routes, Trails & Parks* map (see above); *Dundas Valley Adventure Map; Bruce Trail Reference Guide; and the HSR Transit Guide. Click on the following map to view the network of 10 cycling routes/links as a larger map (1MB), and click on that larger map to zoom* into the map to see greater detail. Featured Bike Rides Click on any of the links below for an overview of the specific route. Route Design and Access information is included to provide orientation. The Country (0.8MB) The Falls Run (1MB) Harbour & Lakeshore (0.9MB) Red Hill Valley (0.8MB) The Brow (1.1MB) Dundas Valley & Westdale (1MB) Ferguson & West Harbour (0.8MB) Gage & Devil’s Punch Bowl (1MB) Escarpment Rail Trail (1.2MB) Chedoke Radial Rail Trail (1MB) *Definition of Terms* Route Design describes the terrain and surface material of trails and on-street routing. *Easy Cycling* - relatively flat routes & when on-street only modest traffic volumes *Moderate Cycling* - only modest hills & when on-street only modest traffic volumes *Difficult Cycling* - steeper inclines & when on-street some heavier traffic volumes *Bicycles on Transit* Click here for information about the convenient transit connections to and within Hamilton on busses and trains. *Trail Etiquette* Keep to the right except to pass DO NOT litter Respect nature DO NOT trespass in rural fields Pedestrians: Keep any dog on their leash Cyclists: Yield to pedestrians Cyclists: Alert pedestrians with your bell prior to passing A printed version of the 10 route information above, called "Cycling Hamilton - Waterfalls & Vistas", is available at Hamilton bike shops and at the seven Tourism Hamilton Information Centres across the city. This pamphlet was developed by the Hamilton Cycling Committee and printed by funding they receive from City Council. The Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) has produced a companion pamphlet entitled "Hiking Hamilton - Waterfalls" and the 10 hikes in that pamphlet are posted on the HCA website.

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