Cycling Routes & Maps

Connection points

• East Mountain: Mountain Brow Blvd./ Limeridge Rd./ Arbour Rd.
• Ancaster: Wilson St./ Fiddler's Green Rd./ Lovers Lane

Distance

• 40 km
• 4 hrs leisurely

Route design

• Easy: Paved on-road and a short paved trail section by Albion Falls over the LINC.
• Take care crossing Rymal Rd., crossing Highway 6/ Upper James, Wilson St. at roundabout, and along Jerseyville Rd.

Connection points

• Ancaster: Wilson St./ Fiddler's Green Rd./ Lovers Lane
• Aldershot: Aldershot GO/ VIA Station at Waterdown Rd./ Highway 403

Distance

• 29 km
• 3 hrs leisurely

Route design

• Moderate: Paved on-road, but for 500m of gravel on Binkley Rd.; two escarpment climbs
• Take care riding up the escarpment: As you scale the escarpment, don't get intimidated, just do it "smooth and slow". Use low gears, a slow pace and patience. A bike with a triple chain-ring in front makes it quite easy for most people. Going down? Be sure to maintain control at all times.

Connection points

• Aldershot: Aldershot GO/ VIA Station at Waterdown Rd./ Highway 403
• Confederation Park: QEW/ Centennial Pkwy

Distance

• 16 km
• 1.5 hrs leisurely

Route design

• Easy: Paved; half of the route is paved trail (Waterfront Trail) or optional on-street (Beach Blvd.)
• Take care crossing under the QEW on North Shore Blvd. and crossing the lift bridge

Connection points

• Confederation Park: QEW/ Centennial Pkwy
• East Mountain: Mountain Brow Blvd./ Limeridge Rd./ Arbour Rd.

Distance

• 12 km
• 1.5 hrs leisurely

Route design

• Difficult: A few significant hills, Mostly unpaved - see map for paved on-street option
• Take care crossing Lawrence Rd. and along Mud St. beside Albion Falls

Connection points

• East Mountain: Mountain Brow Blvd./ Limeridge Rd./ Arbour Rd.
• Ancaster: Wilson St./ Fiddler's Green Rd./ Lovers Lane

Distance

• 22 km
• 2 hrs leisurely

Route design

• Moderate: On-street shared with motor traffic; Mostly paved - unpaved on Chedoke Radial Rail Trail; stairs with trough crossing Highway 403; NB: no paved option west of Scenic Dr.
• Take care of traffic along Concession St.

Connection points

• Ancaster: Wilson St./ Fiddler's Green Rd./ Lovers Lane
• Hamilton Harbour: Bayfront Park, Bay St./ Barton St.

Distance

• 21 km
• 2 hrs leisurely

Route design

• Easy: Combination of on-street and trails; unpaved on Rail Trail in Dundas Valley; paved option between Ancaster and Dundas is Wilson St./ Old Dundas Rd
• Take care on Sulfur Springs Rd. and on Dundas streets

The Harbour is currently closed due to contruction, please detour accordingly.

Connection points

• Downtown: Corktown Park at Ferguson Ave./ Young St.
• Aldershot: Aldershot GO/ VIA Station at Waterdown Rd./ Highway 403

Distance

• 14 km
• 1.5 hrs leisurely

Route design

• Moderate: Combination of on-street and trails; all paved; stairs with trough at High Level Bridge connecting Desjardins Canal to York Blvd.
• Take care crossing Highway 403 ramps and on Plains Rd.; if travelling from Aldershot to Downtown do not cross York Blvd. at the High Level Bridge

Connection points

• Downtown: Corktown Park at Ferguson Ave./ Young St.
• Stoney Creek: Devil's Punch Bowl at Ridge Rd./ First Rd. E

Distance

• 12 km
• 1 hr leisurely

Route design

• Moderate: All paved; mostly on-street (majority with bike lanes); walking trail up escarpment to Devil's Punch Bowl
• Take care crossing Wentworth St. and crossing Red Hill Valley Pkwy

Connection points

• Downtown: Corktown Park at Ferguson Ave./ Young St.
• East Mountain: Mountain Brow Blvd./ Limeridge Rd./ Arbour Rd.

Distance

• 9 km
• 1 hr leisurely

Route design

• Easy: Paved trail, gradual slope
• Take care crossing Wentworth St.

Connection points

• Downtown: Corktown Park at Ferguson Ave./ Young St.
• Ancaster: Wilson St./ Fiddler's Green Rd./ Lovers Lane

Distance

• 12 km
• 1 hr leisurely

Route design

• Easy: Combination of paved on-street and unpaved on Chedoke Rail Trail; stairs with trough crossing Highway 403. Northbound: no paved option west of Dundurn St.
• Take care on Charlton Ave. westbound or on Herkimer St. eastbound and at Wilson St.