Mountain Biking in Gatineau Park

Gatineau Park offers 90 kilometres of cross-country mountain biking trails, with easy trails for novice riders and expert runs for the diehards. For real thrill-seekers, check out Camp Fortune's downhill mountain biking.

View the Gatineau Park Mountain Biking Trailmap

NCC Gatineau Park Trailmap

The NCC provides this cross country mountain biking trail map detailing the routes in Gatineau Park. One of the great things about the Gatineau is that you can access the south end of the park from just west of downtown Hull, making it very accessilble for Ottawa residents.

Gatineau Park is a protected natural area. The trail network has been developed according to the principles of sustainable development.

The official trails meet the standards and criteria for mountain biking. Hiking trails cannot be used for mountain biking, because it damages and deteriorates these trails.
Consider using your front brake to avoid skidding and reduce deterioration of the trails.
Leave no trace of your presence.
Take your garbage away with you and dispose of it properly in containers provided for this purpose.
The National Capital Commission’s (NCC) mountain biking trails are mixed-use trails: mountain bikers must share the trails with walkers, hikers and other mountain bikers.

Worth Checking out

Once you're in the park I suggest you make your way up to Champlain Point for a terrific view, then bike down the backside of the hills to Meech Lake for a swim!

Resources for Mountain Biking in Gatineau Park

NCC Mountain Biking in Gatineau Park website

Basic info on mountain biking in Gatineau Park, including info on the local wildlife, rules of the road, and more.

International Mountain Biking Association

The IMBA's mission is to create, enhance and preserve great trail experiences for mountain bikers worldwide. Lots of resources for mountain bikers!

Ottawa Mountain Biking Association

The Ottawa branch of the IMBA, the OMBA is a great resource for questions and mountain biking trail info in the Ottawa area.

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