These incredible outdoor spaces have all-season trails, and are a great way to escape into nature and just breathe.
All are good for winter walking, snowshoeing and/or cross-country skiing. Several are wheelchair accessible. They are also shown here with GPS points so you can find them easily.
Northumberland County Forest
Beagle Club Rd, Harwood
northumberland.ca/foresttrails
GPS: 44.098137, -78.107289
See many interesting species of plants and animals. Situated on the Oak Ridges Moraine, the Forest is managed by Northumberland County to provide responsible stewardship and recreational enjoyment.
Accessible Forest Trails
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 made with a gravel base and limestone screening. Benches are available. No hiker has to go more than 364 m before finding a place to rest.
Ganaraska Forest
10585 Cold Springs Camp Rd, Campbellcroft
905-885-8173 • 905.797.2721 (Forest Centre)
GRCA.on.ca
GPS: 44.074384, -78.504256
Visit this magnificent 4000-hectare, multi-use area with over 300 km of trails passing through rolling terrain typical of the Oak Ridges Moraine. Nature study, photography and orienteering are popular here.
Ganaraska Hiking Trail
Queen St, Port Hope (beside the gazebo, across from the town hall)
888-767-8467
ganaraska-hiking-trail.org
GPS: 43.949085, -78.29244
You will hike varied terrain, including rolling and rocky sections (when off-road), along Northumberland’s portion of this celebrated 500 km route. The trail starts in Port Hope and joins with the Bruce Trail near Glen Huron. A map is recommended.
Laurie Lawson Trail
800 Telephone Rd, Cobourg
905-342-3851
NLTrust.ca
GPS: 43.98736, -78.216196
Experience as many as 5 looped trails, each up to 1 km long through diverse habitats, including wetlands and forests. At the trailhead, take time to explore a magnificent section of red pine forest planted in 1968.
Great Lakes Waterfront Trail
Third St, Cobourg (at the Cobourg Marina)
416-943-8080
WaterfrontTrail.org
GPS: 43.955904, -78.16664
Try part of this Ontario-wide 900 km trail from downtown Port Hope. You will travel east along the north shore of Lake Ontario, mainly on County and side roads. A trailhead map at the Cobourg Harbour will get you on your way.
Trans Canada Trail (The Great Trail)
134 Cedar Dr, Hastings
TCTrail.ca • TheGreatTrail.ca
GPS: 44.308301, -77.952674
Travel 22 km on the Northumberland portion of this trail spanning from Hastings to Hoard’s Station. In Campbellford, link to the Rotary Trail along the Trent River and the Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge. Visit TCTrail.ca to view a map.
Millennium Trail
84 Main St, Warkworth
Facilities.TrentHills.ca
705-653-1900 (Municipality of Trent Hills)
GPS: 44.199481, -77.8827190
Take in a panorama of tree-covered drumlins, forests, uplands and valleys on this 2.6 km trail that meanders alongside Mill Creek. (The Trail is accessible from the bridge on Main St.)
This Trail is wheelchair accessible.
For more ways to connect with nature and ground yourself in Northumberland County download our Trails Guide.
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