55K G’roadie loop
This is a popular route for the local “G’roadies”! This ~55 km mixed-surface ride is popular for a good reason, it's a solid route with a lot to offer. You can knock this one out if you're feeling ambitious on a weeknight, or it's a great option for an afternoon ride! Most of the route is pretty tame, and you'll ride the TCH back to Corner Brook after leaving Logging School Road. Part of the route is on active logging roads, so please use caution!
~55KM, 675M
Gravel Grind 70k Route
The iconic Gravel Grind route! This is a 70K mixed-surface route that will challenge you, but in an enjoyable way. Much of the route consists of beautiful gravel roads, with some type-two fun sprinkled in here and there. One thing to note: there is a river crossing. In the summer and early fall months, it's ankle- to shin-deep, but it can rise with heavy rain. Keep this in mind when heading out on this route. The Gravel Grind follows the trailway from Deerlake to Pasadena, but you can opt for the highway if you prefer an easier, more forgiving route. Shout out to Ryan David Butt of Tailwind Cycling for designing this route and organizing the Gravel Grind event each year!
70KM, 485M
Corner Brook to Serpentine Lake/River.
Are you looking for a getaway? Do you want to load up your bike and sleep under the stars for a night? Look no further! This remote ~50 km route will lead you to one of the best hidden views of western NL: a beautiful little gravel beach on Serpentine Lake, at the head of Serpentine River. This route follows active logging roads, so use caution, and it gets more rugged as you get closer to the lake. Skinny tires, beware! This is an "out-and-back" route.
~50KM, 600M
80K Mixed surface gravel loop
A challenging 80k mixed-surface loop. This route will test your endurance, MTB skills, and your will to keep pushing! Starting with a casual pedal out the Trans Canada Trail, it will feel like the calm before the storm. You'll then face the infamous Dump Climb as you approach Hughes Brook, where you'll enter the gravel terrain and start to reminisce about the smooth pavement you just left.
As the twisting gravel roads lead you deeper, you'll turn off onto some borderline double track, where once again you'll long for the comfort of the gravel road. The chunky climbs will challenge your resolve to keep pushing those pedals. Eventually, you'll crest the top and begin to see some beautiful views of the remote side of the Humber Valley, and the MTB-like downhill begins! After questioning how long you can continue, you'll break out onto the most pristine gravel roads on the West Coast, and the silence will be more than welcome.
The battle is over! You’ll enjoy a roll back out to Humber Resort, then back on Highway/Marble Drive into Corner Brook, before returning to the Trans Canada Trail... likely dreaming of where you'll enjoy an après-ride drink and meal!
80KM, 1200M
