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.
More About the Trails
Visit our Trails Section to get more detailed information on each trail.
A Few Hiking Highlights
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
10 Scenic Cycling Routes
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.
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