Terrain Ride Cycling Tour
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GROUP OF SEVEN TRAILS Legend START Group of Seven Trails Teston Rd York Region Cycling Tour Route 1 B Jane St Bike shop 2 20 21 Point of interest A 1 H 1 Cue sheet markers 3 Hwy 400 18 19 Off -road trail ! PineValley Dr Major Mackenzie Dr W GO Station 16 23 2 Steep hills with gravel H Duerin St Parking I Use Caution s Maple GO Station I sli ln 15 I ing 24 gto ton 25 n A Av ev 27 6 e 54 14 26 C G 52 Rutherford Rd 28 53 L 29 Rutherford GO Station Clarence St 5 30 31 Langsta Rd 32 E 50 Creditstone Rd 34 51 33 9 10 F 7 13 8 49 51 Applewood Cres 47 Keele St D 11 Hwy 7 48 12 K 46 45 Duerin St Hwy 407 Centre St Highway 407 Steeles Ave W J 43 35 44 36 37 42 41 York University 38 GO Station 40 39 Finch Ave york.ca/cycling Beagan, Caitlin GROUP OF SEVEN TRAILS 76km, City of Vaughan, City of Toronto Ride Rating: Recreational cyclists – mix of trails, quiet streets, and a few busier streets; make it a two-day ride with Kleinburg to Vaughan Suggested Itinerary: Metropolitan Centre and back (36 km) on one day and the East loop (40 km) on another Kleinburg to Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Family/leisure option – ride along Bartley A. Stop by Kleinburg Main St (kleinburgvillage.ca) on Islington Ave. and view the variety of beautiful heritage buildings. Smith Greenway and Finch Hydro Corridor B. Visit the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, the inspiration behind this tour. McMichael is home to thousands of legendary trails from Rutherford GO Station to Black Canadian art pieces by Tom Thomson, the Group of Seven, aboriginal groups, and more. Enjoy the thirteen exhibitions, floor-to-ceiling Creek Pioneer Village windows, and beautiful lush forest surrounding the gallery. Explore the outdoor hiking trails and the Ivan Eyre Sculpture Garden as well. Surface: Unpaved trail (limestone C. Stop for a picnic or a hike around the scenic Boyd Conservation Area. screenings) and road D. Grab some ice cream or chocolate-covered strawberries from the boutique-styled The Ice Cream Shop at Market Lane Possible Starting Points: Shopping Centre. Try some sweet desserts from Ccs Creation. We suggest starting at these free day park- ing locations: E. Browse the local, organic produce, baked goods, jams, barbecued food, and more at the friendly, big-hearted Woodbridge Village Famers Market. Open: Mid June-Thanksgiving, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. » Bindertwine Park (Kleinburg) – overnight parking F. Wine-enthusiasts must enjoy the delicious Ontario wines from Magnotta, a local, family-run winery. Try Rosanna Magnotta’s world-class sparkling icewine and red wines. » Rutherford GO Station (Maple) – overnight parking G. At Rutherford Rd and Creditstone Rd, there is a rich variety of group entertainment venues. We suggest Sky Zone Trampoline, » Maple Community Centre (Maple) Reptilia Zoo (please see the feeding schedule at reptilia.org), Area51 Laser tag | Planet Play, and Archery Games. – overnight parking and access to H. Rest at Mackenzie Glen District Park1. The wide open space includes well-maintained picnic spots, a playground, and a splash washrooms and water pad. Use the facilities and refuel with a fun picnic lunch. Public facilities are also available at Maple Community Centre2. » York University – Easily accessible by transit from Toronto and across York I. Nature’s Emporium is the place to go for organic food including hot entrees, a bakery, and a juice bar. Started by a passionate Region family in the 1990s, this grocery store provides a wide range of food options and products that will suit your every need. Additionally, » Accommodations at hotels in Vaughan try some delicious Italian gelato, French macarons, and other sweet desserts at St Phillips Bakery. Metropolitan Centre. J. Engulf yourself in the lifestyles of early Canadian settlers of the 1800’s at Black Creek Pioneer Village. Learn about Canadian Check out yrt.ca for transit routes to your pioneer history from the historical buildings and costumed guided-tours. Experience a day in pioneer life by taking a Walk into starting point. Your bike rides free. History. Visit blackcreek.ca for tickets and attractions. K. Try some glow-in-the-dark indoor mini golf at Putting Edge Mini Golf or dominate arcade games and enjoy the sports bar at Dave & Buster’s. For an authentic Irish pub experience, have a drink at Dub Linn Gate Pub. L. Take a break with a refreshing beer from Lake Wilcox Brewing Company (1033 Edgeley Blvd). york.ca/cycling Turn At | Length Turn At | Length START - Bindertwine Park a. Turn RIGHT, away from Sierra Ct Terrain: Trail b. Turn LEFT at the forks 1. Turn RIGHT and head down William Granger Greenway c. Turn LEFT at the forks 2. Turn LEFT to stay on the Greenway 1.0 km | 1.6 km d. CONTINUE across Melville Ave 3. Turn LEFT at the fork after e. Turn RIGHT at the fork Major Mackenzie Dr 2.6 km | 5.3 km f. Turn LEFT at the fork a. Keep LEFT at the fork g. CONTINUE across Ashton Rd b. CONTINUE under Rutherford Rd Terrain: Road c. Keep RIGHT at the forks at Boyd Conservation Area 20. Turn LEFT onto Cranston Park Ave 28.7 km | 0.5 km d. CONTINUE at the forks a. Turn RIGHT onto Teston Rd Terrain: Trail 21. Turn RIGHT onto St Joan of Arc Ave 29.2 km | 1.5 km 4. Keep LEFT at the fork 7.9 km | 0.3 km Terrain: Trail Terrain: Road 22. Turn LEFT onto the trail at 5. Turn LEFT onto Islington Ave 8.2 km | 1.6 km McNaughton Rd 30.7 km | 0.8 km a. Turn RIGHT onto Killoran Ave Terrain: Road b. Turn LEFT onto Wycliffe Ave a. Turn RIGHT onto Oliver Lane 6. Turn LEFT onto Clarence Ave 9.8 km | 2.6 km 23. Turn RIGHT onto Killian Rd 31.5 km | 1.3 km 7. Turn LEFT onto Woodbridge Ave 12.4 km | 0.2 km a. CONTINUE onto Netherford Rd 8. Turn LEFT onto Islington 12.6 km | 0.8 km 24. Turn RIGHT onto Lancer Dr 32.8 km | 0.1 km 9. Turn RIGHT onto Willis Rd 13.4 km | 3.4 km 25. Turn LEFT onto Mexico Rd 32.9 km | 0.8 km a. CONTINUE onto Chancellor Dr a. CONTINUE onto Greenock Dr b. CONTINUE onto Carlauren Rd 26. Turn LEFT onto Cromwell Rd 33.7 km | 0.7 km 10. Turn RIGHT onto Chrislea Rd 16.8 km | 0.5 km a. CONTINUE onto Fieldgate Dr 11. Turn LEFT onto Portage Pkwy 17.4 km | 0.6 km Terrain: Trail 12. Turn LEFT onto Applewood Cres 17.9 km | 2.8 km 27. Turn RIGHT onto the trail past Dina Rd 34.7 km | 0.6 km a. Turn RIGHT to stay on Applewood Cres a. Turn RIGHT at the fork b. CONTINUE onto Pippin Rd Terrain: Road 13. Turn LEFT onto Creditstone Rd 20.7 km | 3.2 km 28. Turn RIGHT onto Barrhill Rd 35.1 km | 0.3 km a. CONTINUE onto Melville Ave a. Turn RIGHT onto Rutherford Rd 14. Turn RIGHT onto Hawker Rd 23.9 km | 1.1 km Terrain: Trail 15. Turn RIGHT onto Avro Rd 25.0 km | 0.6 km 29. Turn LEFT onto the trail 35.4 km | 0.7 km a. CONTINUE onto McNaughton Rd Terrain: Road 16. Turn LEFT toward Glenkindie Ave 25.6 km | 0.3 km 30. Turn RIGHT onto Basaltic Rd 36.1 km | 0.5 km after crossing Major Mackenzie Dr a. Turn RIGHT onto Jacob Keffer Pkwy a. Turn RIGHT onto Glenkindie Ave Terrain: Trail Terrain: Trail 31. Turn LEFT onto the trail 36.6 km | 0.9 km 17. CONTINUE onto the trail 26.0 km | 0.8 km Terrain: Road a. Turn LEFT at the fork behind the pond 32. Turn RIGHT onto Planchet Rd 37.5 km | 0.5 km b. Turn RIGHT at the fork 33. Turn LEFT onto Langstaff Rd 37.9 km | 0.2 km c. Keep LEFT at the forks toward Cunningham Dr Terrain: Trail Terrain: Road 34. Turn RIGHT onto the trail 38.2 km | 4.8 km 18. Turn LEFT onto Cunningham Dr 26.7 km | 0.1 km a. Turn RIGHT at the fork Terrain: Trail b. Turn RIGHT at the fork at N Rivermede Rd 19. Turn RIGHT onto the trail at the pond 26.8 km | 1.9 km c. Keep RIGHT at the fork past Hwy 407 Turn At | Length Turn At | Length d. Turn LEFT at the fork at the park a. CONTINUE onto Chancellor Dr Terrain: Road b. CONTINUE onto Willis Rd 35. Turn LEFT onto Glen Shields 43.0 km | 0.7 km 50. Turn LEFT onto Islington Ave 62.8 km | 0.8 km a. Turn RIGHT onto Dufferin St 51. Turn RIGHT onto Woodbridge Ave 63.6 km | 2.8 km Terrain: Trail a. Turn RIGHT onto Clarence St b. Turn LEFT onto the trail shortly after 52. Turn RIGHT onto Wycliffe Ave 66.4 km | 1.6 km c. Turn LEFT at the fork towards Borrows St a. Turn RIGHT onto Kiloran Ave Terrain: Road b. Turn LEFT onto Islington 36. Turn RIGHT onto Borrows St 43.7 km | 1.6 km Terrain: Trail a. Turn RIGHT onto Conley Street 53. Turn RIGHT onto the trail 68.0 km | 1.4 km b.