I did the loop recently and have several recommendations. I parked at Oro Medonte Trail parking lot along Shandy Bay road. The nice thing is that the trail is right next to it and nothing will bring you more joy than seeing your car after cycling 160 km. I did the trail clockwise and I'm glad I got the hill climbing of Barrie out of the way. Signage along the loop is spotty at best so it's a good idea to either use route guidance or, in my case, a point by point list of where one should turn. The signage is confusing especially in Penatanguishene, getting onto Murray road and the trail over to Midland. I found myself off the trail and had to take the road way into Midland. As for the three main sections of the trail, I would say the most challenging is the Midland to Coldwater to Orillia section. The trail between Midland and Coldwater is nicely paved but once you reach Coldwater, then you're back onto single track.

I found your channel a couple of days ago... I'm really enjoying your videos. I've derailed from the trail leaving Barrie and headed towards Orillia due to lack of adequate signage (or just chatting too much). BTW old guys like us deserve motel rooms. Keep the great videos coming.

Thanks for another great video! What a great autumn ride.

Great video as always and good timing. I've been pondering something like this in that part of the province, especially now that the fall colours are showing.

That looks like a really appealing 2 day ride, some great scenery and close to home so not too much of a commute to get there. Thanks for posting.

Looks amazing, tidy trailways with some variety in the landscape and a random London bus... Nothing wrong with Hotel camping, sounds perfect 👍

Thanks for another most enjoyable video. The trails look as if no one is one them other than yourself! I want to definitely do the Oro Medonte trail . Looking forward to the next video Cheers.

Another informative video I have been thinking of this route for a while. Looks very doable over two days.

Great video....thanks. Great accomplisment

I watch your videos for the music alone.

THANK YOU FOR LEAVING THE POSTED WORDS, SUBTITLES OR WHATEVER THEY ARE CALLED UP ON THE SCREEN LONG ENOUGH TO BE READ BY REGULAR PEOPLE.

Hey, great video! Thanks for spreading the word about our Simcoe County Loop Trail! Email us for an 'I Rode the Simcoe County Loop Trail' t-shirt, if you haven't already.

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Really enjoyed the ride but I would have liked to know how you enjoyed the dehydrated meal!xxx

Great video! I have done a LOT of southwestern rail trails but was always curious about the Simcoe trail!!! I am curious as to how cold it was that night?

Thanks for this. Looks amazing! Marking this trail down for a 2023 ride. It'll take me a day of riding to get there, then another coming back. If you say 3 for leisure then I'll plan for a 5 day trip. How were the motel/hotel prices there?

Fantastic video here. I've pondered doing this trial but I struggle to get any detailed info (gpx files/camping facilities) to make a go of it. If you have suggestions??? Love your channel. Cheers, mate.

Great video. I’ve been doing a lot of trail riding from Alcona to Beeton on the Great Trail. Same kind of scenery as your Simcoe loop.

I have really enjoyed your videos over the past year. I have produced health videos for the past 35 years under the name BodyBreak and showing people that they can get back to being active after a heart attack is fantastic! My wife and I went from Orillia to Midland and back yesterday about 100KM in preparation for our Erie Canal and Great Allegheny Passage rides this summer.