5 HIKING TRAILS FOR YOUR NEXT SUNNY DAY
1. GANARASKA MILLENNIUM CONSERVATION AREA, PORT HOPE
This is the perfect length of hike for a relaxed day. Try this conservation area featuring 2 km of meandering trails with interpretive signage. Roam around the Old Molson Pond area, now a marsh with some open water areas located along the Ganaraska River. Washroom and picnic facilities are not available at this time.
Location:
2216 County Rd. 28, Port Hope, ON
GPS: 43.974399, -78.2877941
2. WATERFRONT TRAIL, COBOURG
Set your own pace on one of Ontario’s most significant trails, Ontario’s Great Lakes Waterfront Trail. Park your car in the residential area at Monk’s Cove and take a walk along the bluff overlooking Lake Ontario, and onto Tremaine St. to find the entrance to Peace Park. Cross the bridge (stopping for a great photo opportunity), and then head through a quiet park area. Walk along Clyde St. until it connects to Ontario St. and then head south until you find the boardwalk, a popular spot for a casual walk. You can also veer off the boardwalk and walk along the rock beach to enjoy the cool water, and often a cool breeze. This is part of a 3000 km trail which also passes through Port Hope to the west and Colborne and Brighton to the east. The trail often follows county roads and side roads.
Location:
Burnham St., Cobourg, ON
GPS: 43.955904, -78.16664
3. THE UNIVERSAL TRAIL, HARWOOD
The Universal Trail offers a sturdy, level surface with benches along the way for sitting. Try the Carstairs Tract, with 4 loops each branching off a common trail. The land was planted as an arboretum in 1948 and then re-planted with Red Pine, White Pine, White Spruce and European Larch in 1950. Some of the arboretum trees can still be found within the plantations. Washroom facilities are not available at this time.
Location:
Northumberland County Forest, 1270-1296 Bowmanton Rd., Roseneath, ON
GPS: 44.098137, -78.107289
Parking on site.
4. GOODRICH-LOOMIS, BRIGHTON
Enjoy up to 12 km of trails, suited to hikers of all ages. Highlights include a cold-water stream, prairie remnants, a noted wetland, and an oak savanna. Climb up the Esker Trail and take in the scenic view. Take a short hike along the Junior Loop. Bring your camera and catch nature at its best on the Beaver Trail. Washroom and picnic facilities are not available at this time.
Location:
1331 Pinewood School Rd., Brighton, ON (Access from Goodrich Rd. has been closed due to the closure of Loomis Bridge, access using Loomis Rd.)
GPS: 44.120377, -77.8104008
Parking on site.
5. HASTINGS AND THE WATERWAY TRAIL
Up for adventure with some great natural history along the way? Pick up this part of the Waterway Trail in Hastings, a very proud Trent-Severn Trail Town located along the 386 km Trent-Severn Waterway. With both the Trent-Severn Waterway and The Great Trail running through the centre of the village, Hastings embraces its unique distinction as ‘Hub of the Trent’. Take time to branch out and find some new discoveries here - don't forget to take your picture with Pisces Pete!
Location:
134 Cedar Drive, Hastings
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