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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

Northumberland Forest Lookout Trail

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.

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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

A photographer in 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

A tree in the sunlight

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

The boardwalk at 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

A drone shot of the 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)

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

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

A bridge on 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.


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