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Fall Hiking & Cycling

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So Many Hiking Trails

We’ve highlighted more than 20 mapped trails in the County for you to explore. 

Your Own Printable Trails Map

Download our simple, printable Trails Map to find your hiking starting point.

Your Free Outdoor Adventures Map Guide

You can come hike or try other outdoor adventures to enjoy the best of Fall.

Download accessible and printable version of Outdoor Adventures Map Guide eBook

 

More About the Trails

Visit our Trails Section to get more detailed information on each trail.

A Few Hiking Highlights

Drone view of Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge and Trent River in fall

Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge

Open year round, the Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge in Campbellford is part of the Trans Canada Trail. This is the longest recreational trail in the world.  

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Northumberland County Forest

With more than 45 km of hiking trails, there’s lots of opportunity here to pick a trail suited to your ability and ambition. The County forest is place to appreciate all four seasons with trails for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.

Creek running through Peter's Woods forest in fall

Peter’s Woods Provincial Nature Reserve Trail

This special area represents the sole-surviving Oak Ridges Moraine "old growth" forest in Ontario. A .8km trail passes through an open field and circles the maple-beech forest. Accessible from McDonald Road north of the village of Centreton.

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Ganaraska Hiking Trail

You can access this trail in Port Hope via Barret, Jocelyn and Cavan Streets. This trail then follow the Ganaraska River north into the country side surrounding Port Hope and beyond. Discover limestone rapids, spectacular Lake Ontario views, and be sure to check the river for our local fresh-water residents like salmon Get the Ondago App here to access the mobile map.

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Great Lakes Waterfront Trail

The Northumberland portion of this 650 km trail begins at Port Hope in the west and Brighton in the east on quiet back roads following the north shore of Lake Ontario. The Great Lakes Waterfront Trail has been identified as one of Ontario's Trails of Distinction. Download the map here.

 

View of Trent Severn Waterway in fall from Ferris Provincial Park

Ferris Provincial Park 

Located on the shore of the Trent River in Trent Hills, this 200 hectare park offers several trails. There is also a lookout towards beautiful Ranney Falls. The 91 metre Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge is an exciting feature of the Park.

Accessible Trails with Benches

Northumberland County Forest has two universal trails, one at Carstairs Forest and one at the Beagle Club Trailhead.

These trails have a sturdy, level surface. They are made with a gravel base and limestone screening. Benches are also available at rest areas along the trail so no one has to go more than 364 m (about 398 yd) before finding a place to rest.

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10 Scenic Cycling Routes

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Visit our Cycling Section here to get more detailed information on each route.

At Your Own Pace

We are Ontario’s Best Cycling Destination. Humble (LOL) and proud. That’s because we offer a cycling experience that’s a world apart.

• Try one of our world-class cycling routes.

• Head off road to our forested trails.

• Discover the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, the Greenbelt Route, or the Trans Canada Trail.

Your Free Online or Printable Cycling Map Guide

You can come and cycle for a few hours, or travel longer routes to explore the County in more detail.

Download accessible and printable version of Cycling Map Guide 2022 eBook

 
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