Beginner-friendly dirt bike tracks near Toronto

The best first rides near the GTA are easy-rated OFTR trails, tracks with a separate beginner or peewee loop, and schools that rent you a bike and teach you. Drive times below are estimates from downtown Toronto.

Easy trails (OFTR pass)

Simcoe County Forest · ~1.3 h. OFTR rates it "Easiest". Club: SCORRA.
Dufferin & Grey Rail Trail · ~1 h. A rail trail; OFTR rates the rail trails "Easiest". Remember the 16+ and G2/M2 rule on rail trails.
Victoria Rail Trail North · ~1.4 h. Rail trail run by KORMA.

New to the pass? Read the OFTR pass explained.

Tracks with a beginner or peewee area

Gopher Dunes · ~2.1 h. $35/day per dirt bike rider. Peewee/beginner track per Dirt Bike Planet.
Motopark Training Facility · ~2.3 h. Three tracks by ability, including a beginner track. Closed on some event dates.
Burnt River Off Road Vehicle Facility · ~1.9 h. Listed as beginner-friendly by Braaply; we couldn't load its website to confirm fees.
Swiona MX Park · ~3 h. Pee-wee track for 65cc and under, plus a 2.2 km main track.

Lessons and rentals

If you don't own a bike yet, start with a lesson. Motopark rentals start at $85/hour for TTR beginner bikes, and riders with no experience must take a 1-hour lesson. Trail Tours, about an hour from the GTA and 25 minutes south of Peterborough, runs lessons and tours for ages 7 and up on 20 km of private trails. TerreMX offers full-day packages with the bike and lessons included.

Before your first ride

Your bike needs a plate and insurance anywhere off your own property, and you need an approved helmet. See where to ride legally in Ontario for the full rules.

FAQ

What is the easiest place to ride a dirt bike near Toronto?

OFTR rates Simcoe County Forest and the rail trails as "Easiest" in its riding-area summary, and both are within about 1 to 1.5 hours of Toronto. You need an OFTR pass to ride them.

Can I rent a dirt bike near Toronto as a beginner?

Yes. Motopark in Chatsworth rents Yamaha TTR beginner bikes ($85/hour on its rentals page) and requires a 1-hour lesson for riders with no experience. Trail Tours, about an hour east of the GTA, runs lessons and guided rides on 20 km of private trails for ages 7 and up.

Is there a kids or peewee track near Toronto?

Gopher Dunes has a peewee/beginner track according to Dirt Bike Planet, and Swiona MX Park lists a pee-wee track for 65cc and under.

Sources

Checked October 2026. Rules and prices change. This is a guide, not legal advice; confirm with the operator or the law itself.

Beginner-friendly dirt bike tracks near Toronto.