Cannonball 300 gravel bikepacking with camping May 16-18, 2026
Any questions please contact the trip leader Greg Andre-Barrett at greg.andrebarrett@gmail.com orovernighttrips@tbn.ca.
Registration is open.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53753734 A 340k loop from Harbour West GO in Hamilton, on rail trail, gravel and pavement. Suitable for gravel bike with 700x38-42 tires.
Camping at Haldimand Cons Area (111k), and at Scott's Campground (222k). When the campground booking sites open in February the trip leader will pre-book the campsites and share the cost (about $30pp) on this event page and to registrants.
Summary:
May 16th Saturday to 18th Monday (May long weekend)
3 days with 2 nights camping in campgrounds.
Cost TBC per person for campsites, to be paid by e-transfer to the trip leader between 3-5 days before the trip.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53485426
Distance 340 km. Elevation Gain 962 m, so reasonably flat. Unpaved ~127 km 37% (mostly rail trail).
Recommend a gravel bike, with 700x38mm or wider tires, for gravel rail trail and gravel roads.
Bikepacking/touring bags and camping gear (tent, sleeping bag, mattress, etc).
At the start/finish, at West Harbour GO Station, the parking is free.
0 km. 8am Start at West Harbour GO Station. Free parking.
49 km. Food options: Tim Horton's, McDonalds and Sobeys.
95.7 km. Short detour off route to No Frills and several restaurants for food/dinner.
118.7 km. Haldimand Conservation Area. Campsites pre-booked by the trip leader.
118.7 km. Depart Haldimand Conservation Area.
139.6 km. Detour north 2k for food. See POIs for Three Seasons Ice Cream Parlour & Family Restaurant and Batch Baking.
164.4 km. Sunny Side Up! Breakfast. Food Basics. Others.
199.7 km. Sophia's Sweets & Cafe.
230.7 km. Niagara Falls KOA. Campsites pre-booked by the trip leader. Several restaurants close by including Boston Pizza.
230.7 km. Depart Niagara Falls KOA.
231.6 km. Scoops Restaurant for breakfast.
Optional Winery stops along this section.
284.6 km. Campden General Store & Comfort Home Cafe for lunch.
321.3 km. Harveys for snack.
340.1 km. Finish at Hutch's Harbour Front for dinner. Very close to West Harbour GO Station and parked cars.
https://www.tbn.ca/joinus: TBN offers three levels of membership that are valid for 12 months: namely Family, Individual and Student. Prices are $85, $55, and $30, respectively. (Membership renewal prices are $70, $40, and $30, respectively). TBN’s 30-Day-Trial membership costs $10 and is valid for 30 days.
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