ERCA Tips
While washing your car, park it on the grass; otherwise, cleaning chemicals and other pollutants picked up by the water was into storm drains and on to rivers and lakes. Grass and other vegetation help filter pollutants.

Biking

Biking

Biking is an exciting activity and the many well-maintained trails offer a great way to enjoy the natural areas and explore this region. The biking trails in these Conservation Areas will suit all ages and abilities. Ride on!

Where to enjoy this activity

  • Chrysler Canada Greenway
    With over 50 kilometres of trails from Oldcastle to Kingsville, the Greenway connects natural areas and communities across the county. An extension of the TransCanada Trail, following the historic path of abandoned railway makes an enjoyable route across the region.
  • Devonwood Conservation Area
    Located just north of Cabana Road, this beautiful woodland has a network of over 4.5 kilometres of excellent multi use trails which extend further north by linking to the City of Windsor's Devonwood Bike Path.
  • Hillman Marsh Conservation Area
    Near Leamington, enjoy a 4.5 kilometre circular trail on top of the dyke adjacent to marshland and waterways.
  • Holiday Beach Conservation Area
    Just south east of Amherstburg, cycle through attractive wooded and grass areas up to the fantastic sandy beach.
  • Maidstone Conservation Area
    Wind your way through this attractive woodland; pass by the Puce River and see if you can spot the ancient signal' tree.
  • McAuliffe Woods Conservation Area
    Near Tecumseh, this circular wooded trail makes for a short but exciting cycling adventure.
  • Amherstburg - Essex Greenway
    A great place to cycle, the recently upgraded trails at Sadler's Park in Essex link with the first kilometre of the planned Amherstburg-Essex Greenway.

Tips

  • Helmets should be worn at all times.
  • Right of Way should be given to pedestrians, and consideration to other cyclists and vehicles at Greenway intersections and Holiday Beach.
  • Remain on the trails to protect sensitive flora and fauna which can be rare and endangered species. Off-trail biking is not permitted at these Conservation Areas.
  • Carry a small repair kit with you in case of puncture or other equipment problem.