It is a sad day when you hear that a trail is closed.

I know there are "free" trail closer to toronto ....

Trail head for one is at the corner of Stouffville Rd, and Bathurst in
Richmond hill

Another one is at Ravenshoe Rd and McCowan, access and parking is on
McCowan -- near Keswick

There is a book out, but i do not know the name, a friend of mine has it. I
will find out, and post it here

Micheal

PS what is the name of the bike shop that you tend to go to....

Mine here is called Cheapskates