September and October are the best months to get out and explore Lennox & Addington by bike. The summer heat and humidity begin to ease, the days are still long enough for a leisurely ride, and the first signs of fall bring a beautiful mix of green, gold and orange to the landscape. With cooler temperatures and comfortable riding conditions, it’s the perfect time to spend a day on the road or trail.
And there’s plenty to explore. Lennox & Addington offers a full gamut of cycling experiences, from paved roads with wide shoulders and quiet gravel backroads to rail trails and forest routes. Whether you’re looking for a relaxed scenic ride or a more adventurous challenge, your next cycling adventure awaits.
Prefer to ride with a group? The Naturally L&A Tall Pines Ride takes place Saturday, October 3, 2026, offering a unique cycling adventure through Addington Highlands. The 45-kilometre route begins on the hard-packed trails of the L&A Forest before opening up to a scenic mix of paved, gravel and dirt roads.
October 3, 2026
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Road Cycling: L&A County Trails
Our county roads are in terrific shape, and many are equipped with extended paved shoulders that provide added safety to riders. L&A’s County Trails cycling network has been in place for 15 years now and has been enjoyed by thousands of riders since debuting in 2005. The network encompasses 12 looping routes totaling nearly 600-kilometres of paved roadway that stretch from the shore of Lake Ontario north to Denbigh. Each loop offers a different look, with varying lengths and degrees of difficulty. More details about each of the loops is available here. You can request detailed itineraries that include turn-by-turn directions and ideas about fun to things to do when visiting in the area.
Gravel/Rail Trail Cycling: L&A Backroad Rides
These self-guided cycling routes have been a real hit since launching in 2023. Dubbed the Naturally L&A Backroad Rides, this 388km network of quiet country roads is perfect for wider tired cyclists that enjoy riding in areas with little vehicular traffic. The 10 loops take you to areas of Lennox & Addington that are well off the beaten path. They incorporate a combination of asphalt and gravel roads, and some of the routes are also along some popular rail trails that cut through L&A.
Mountain Biking: L&A Forest Trails, Flinton
In addition to road cycling, we’re are also a destination for mountain bike riders. The L&A Forest Trails were created with the desires of mountain bike riders in mind. In total, there are 10 kilometres of well-marked logging roads and single-track trails designed with bermed curves and elevations that incorporate the natural terrain of the forest. Find out more information about the L&A Forest Trails on our website. You can also request a map of the trails that you can download at home.
If you enjoy rail trails, you’re in luck. The Cataraqui Trail and TransCanada Trail both pass through Lennox & Addington.
