The best MTB trails around Oshawa

Durham Region Forest - Timber's Tract is a 596-hectare satellite forest open to mountain biking, E-biking, gravel biking, winter fat biking, hiking, trail running, snowshoeing and Nordic skiing. The area is less busy than the Durham Forest Main Tract. After years of logging, the area was restored with “plantation forest” zones, where today you can see pine, spruce trees and other hardwoods lined up in neat rows.

Timber's Tract Singletrack is a green-rated trail. It connects Timber's Tract Trail over to Wagg Road entrance and weaves though thick forests on a narrower trail. While Timber's Tract Trail is wide and straight, Timber's Tract Singletrack is narrow and twisty, so choose whatever trail suits you.

Timber's Track is an old road turned into a wide trail, for hikers and bikers to explore Durham Region Forest. The forests here are thick, and trails are well-marked. Enjoy the shady woods in summer or in winter after the leaves dropped their leaves, a brighter snowy forest while snowshoeing.

Devil’s Den Trail is one of the main routes in Heber Down Conservation Area. The trail passes through shaded ravine terrain, crosses bridges and boardwalks, and leads to the area known as Devil’s Den, a narrow valley once tied to local folklore. The story goes that this area was once used as a layover spot for horse thieves in the late 19th century, and later crossed by a railway bridge whose concrete remnants still remain today. With steeper grades and a more enclosed feel than some of the park’s other paths, this trail is ideal for a more rugged and immersive walk through the valley.

This paved lot is the main access point for the trails in Heber Down Conservation Area, with plenty of parking and washrooms just off Cochrane Street. From here, you can quickly reach the wooded paths, bridges, and the steeper terrain leading into Devil’s Den, making this a popular starting point for longer loops through the conservation area. There is a parking fee of around $6 per vehicle, or it is waived with a CLOCA membership pass.

There is ample parking at this lot with maps and access to the southern part of Walker Woods and Glen Major Forest. This network of trails winds through the forest and is especially popular for hiking and mountain biking.

There is a gate here connecting Walker Woods and Glen Major Forest with a bench where you can sit for a break if needed. If you're looping around Walker Woods, you can skip the gate and continue along The Grind trail.

The main trail at Cullen Central Park winds through a mix of forest, meadow, and wetland, following sections of Lynde Creek and connecting several quiet natural pockets across the park. The route is a blend of paved and packed-earth paths, with boardwalks in wetter areas and shaded stretches that feel surprisingly peaceful for an in-town trail. Multiple access points make it easy to do short loops or longer walks that link into the wider Lynde Creek corridor. A calm, scenic everyday trail and one of Whitby’s best spots for relaxed nature time.