I’m looking to get into some light trail biking in order to lose some weight, and do so while being outside as I do not enjoy working out in indoor gyms.

I am completely new to pretty much anything bicycle related besides 70s mopeds and motorcycles. My relationships with bicycles specifically has been the generic Canadian tire bikes when I was a kid.

I’m looking for a bike on the cheaper end that would be suitable for a very short person. I’m barely 5’2”, and I’m used to riding on two wheels with a low centre of gravity, so ideally I’m trying to find something:

Under $500 CAD

Off-road capable enough for dirt and logging roads,

Something with a low enough seat for me to be able to flat foot the bike while sitting on the seat

Hopefully I’m not being delusional with my budget and desire for low centre of gravity. I’ve always rode smaller motorcycles and feel skittish on anything I can’t put both feet down on while riding.