The best MTB trails in Erie County

The Bruce Trail is Canada's oldest marked footpath, stretching about 900 kilometers along the picturesque Niagara Escarpment. This southern terminus is in Queenston. If a thru hiker starts here, they will continue north to Tobermory at the tip of the Bruce Peninsula.

Hey the beautiful lake is a little over two miles north from my place

Located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, this restored military site was used by the British Army, Canadian militia, and even U.S. forces during the War of 1812. It’s fun to explore the old buildings, earthworks, and cannons. If you’re into history, this is good place for you to visit.

Along the Niagara Parks Cycle Path, you’ll find plenty of spots to stop and relax by the shores of the Niagara River. The 56-mile route offers constant views, passing historic sites, restaurants, and wineries along the way.

This little point looks out over the outlet of Tonawanda Creek, where it first merges into the Little River and then, together, the two waters merge into the Tonawanda Channel of the Niagara River. From here you have your choice of two different riverwalks: The Eerie Canalway Trail to the east, which runs upstream along Tonawanda Creek; and the Shoreline Trail which runs southwest along the Niagara River.

Anyone who cycles in and around Buffalo will eventually have a route that takes them over the Grand Island Bridges. Luckily there is a dedicated pathway for non-motorized travel. You'll also have great views along the way.

The Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails path is a biking and walking path that is paved and is 3.9 miles long. This trail is made up of two parts; the first part is above a former railroad in the Town of Tonawanda and the other in the City of Tonawanda. This old railroad corridor was formerly in use for both freight trails and passenger trains with two track systems in the 1880's.

The bathing area on the shore is rocky, but a little further out in the water you stand on fine sand.