The region offers 12 marked paved road cycling routes spanning 600 km of paved shoulders and quiet backroads. Cyclists can follow self-guided itineraries through historic villages and along the scenic Lake Ontario shoreline.
L&A County Trails provide 12 well-marked looping routes designed for all skill levels. These routes incorporate 600 kilometres of paved roadway, many with wide shoulders for enhanced safety. The network connects with major regional paths, including the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail and the Trans Canada Trail, offering a mix of agricultural landscapes, forest canopies, and waterfront vistas.
Some of the L&A County Trail routes share the road with The Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, a 1,600 km route where peaceful countryside, small towns, and larger centres connect along the shoreline. The trail passes through Lennox & Addington in Napanee and along the Loyalist Parkway. Learn More
What to Expect
Riders will encounter a variety of conditions, from the flat, paved stretches of the Loyalist Parkway to the challenging, rolling hills of the Canadian Shield. Each route is supported by a detailed PDF itinerary providing turn-by-turn directions and lodging suggestions.
Here’s What’s Different
- The network includes 12 distinct loops ranging from 20 km to 102 km.
- Routes like the Shoreline Loop share paths with the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, a 1,600 km route running through Napanee and along the Loyalist Parkway.
- The northern routes feature rapid transitions from farmland to granite Shield outcroppings.
Good to KnowÂ
- The Buckshot Lake and White Lake routes are considered the most challenging due to significant elevation changes. For those seeking off-road adventures, the L&A Forest Trails in Flinton offer dedicated single-track for mountain bikes.
- LOCAL TIP
- Use the Newburgh Route for a moderate afternoon ride that includes a stop in the historic village of Camden East.
- FAST FACTS
- The total network includes 600km of marked roadway.
- 12 pre-planned itineraries are available for download.
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Your Route
Distance: 32 kmÂ
Difficulty: ModerateÂ
Directional Markers: Green
Park & Ride: Conservation Park, 20 Pearl Street, NapaneeÂ
This route passes through Newburgh, Napanee, and Camden East with a mix of rolling hills and long flat stretches. It works as a morning or afternoon ride and leaves enough time to stop along the way before returning for a meal.
Distance: 24 kmÂ
Difficulty: ModerateÂ
Park & Ride: Conservation Park, 20 Pearl Street, NapaneeÂ
The route follows the Napanee River and overlooks the Bay of Quinte. It can be completed in under an hour or stretched to three with time spent along the river’s edge.
Distance: 63 kmÂ
Difficulty: Moderate
Park & Ride: Stone Corner, 2558 County Road 4, Camden EastÂ
This loop circles the Camden Lake Wildlife Management Area through farmland and quiet villages, passing through Camden East, Odessa, Wilton, Yarker, Colebrook, Moscow, Enterprise, and Centreville. Rolling hills and long flat stretches make it accessible to a wide range of riders.
Distance: 71 kmÂ
Difficulty: ModerateÂ
Park & Ride: Bergeron Estate Winery, 9656 Loyalist Parkway, AdolphustownÂ
Nearly half this route follows Lake Ontario along the Loyalist Parkway through Napanee, Adolphustown, Conway, Sandhurst, and Bath. Farmland, apple orchards, and vineyards line the road, and the historical sights are worth stopping for.
Distance: 44 kmÂ
Difficulty: EasyÂ
Park & Ride: Conservation Park, 20 Pearl Street, NapaneeÂ
Most of this route runs along the Napanee River and Hay Bay, past farmland, cottages, and campgrounds that overlook some of the best walleye fishing waters in the region. Popular with clubs and group rides.
Distance: 79 kmÂ
Difficulty: ChallengingÂ
Park & Ride: The Lakeview Tavern, 5771 County Road 41, ErinsvilleÂ
Working farms and limestone outcroppings around Tamworth give way to granite and evergreens as you move north toward the Canadian Shield, passing through Tamworth, Erinsville, Arden, and Kaladar. Note: one stretch south of Arden has a gravel mix and suits riders with wider tires. The Great Trail between Kaladar and Arden offers an alternative to Highway 7.
Distance: 54 kmÂ
Difficulty: EasyÂ
Park & Ride: Conservation Park, 20 Pearl Street, NapaneeÂ
A balanced loop running roughly equal distances in all four directions through Napanee, Newburgh, Croydon, Roblin, and Selby. Several spots to stop along the Salmon River crossings, and the mix of paved shoulder and quiet backroads makes it a consistent favourite.
Distance: 102 kmÂ
Difficulty: ChallengingÂ
Park & Ride: Finnegan’s General Store, 14222 Highway 41, CloyneÂ
The longest and most demanding route in the network. Consistent elevation change through Canadian Shield terrain past Bon Echo Provincial Park, wetlands, lakes, and stretches of rugged wilderness.
Distance: 35 kmÂ
Difficulty: ModerateÂ
Park & Ride: Addington Highlands Municipal Office, 72 Edward Street, FlintonÂ
Best suited for hybrid or mountain bikes, this loop combines hard surface and dirt road on the Bridgewater Road and Old Flinton Road. The scenery warrants bringing a camera. Note: the L&A Forest Trails are located just east of the outdoor rink in Flinton for riders who want single-track after the road loop.
Distance: 28 km
Difficulty: ModerateÂ
Park & Ride: Loyalist Municipal Office, 263 Main Street, OdessaÂ
A morning or afternoon loop through Odessa, Millhaven, and Amherstview with landmarks and settlements connected to the United Empire Loyalists visible along the way.
Distance: 24 kmÂ
Difficulty: EasyÂ
Park & Ride: Fairfield Park, 4574 Bath Road, AmherstviewÂ
The waterfront views along this route make it worth taking slowly. Fairfield Park is a natural stop for a rest, and Fairfield House offers a look into the history of this United Empire Loyalist homestead. Plan for more time than the distance suggests.
Distance: 20 kmÂ
Difficulty: ChallengingÂ
Park & Ride: Lakeview Tavern, 5771 County Road 41, ErinsvilleÂ
Short in distance but consistently demanding. Rolling hills, lakes, and wetlands with very few flat stretches mean the terrain tests your conditioning throughout.
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Common Questions
There are 12 marked cycling routes spanning 600 km of paved roads and quiet backroads across the county, ranging from 20 km to 102 km per loop.
The Amherstview Route at 24 km and the Hay Bay Route at 44 km are both rated easy, with mostly flat terrain and scenic waterfront stretches along Lake Ontario and the Napanee River.
The Buckshot Lake Route at 102 km and the White Lake Route at 20 km are rated challenging, both featuring significant elevation changes through Canadian Shield terrain.
Yes, several routes including the Shoreline Route share road with the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, a 1,600 km route that passes through Napanee and along the Loyalist Parkway.
Detailed PDF itineraries with turn-by-turn directions and lodging suggestions are available by filling out the Let’s Get Pedalling request form on this page.
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