Hiking

Our Parks Have Trails for Everyone to Enjoy

Enjoy more than 60 kilometres of trails at our parks. Trail ratings range from beginner to advanced and include parts of the Bruce and Trans-Canada trail networks.

As you explore our trails, you will cover a range of geographical features, including the Oak Ridges Moraine and the Niagara Escarpment. Take in the beauty of nature and the picturesque setting of our parks. Enjoy a leisurely stroll or challenge yourself to a rugged hike.

Some trails have limited activity use so please follow park guidelines for trail use.

Be Prepared for the Trails:

  • Choose the right trail for your fitness level.
  • Check the weather before heading out.
  • Tell someone where you will be.
  • Pack essentials:
    • Sun protection (sunglasses and sunscreen)
    • Bug spray
    • Bring snacks and extra water
  • Wear the right clothing and footwear.
  • Pace yourself.
  • Leave no trace. Be sure to use park provided waste receptacles or take your waste with you.

Explore Our Park Trails

Photo Gallery

Two hikers pause to enjoy the view of the lake at one of Island Lake Conservation Area's lookout points.
Lookout point off the Vicki Barron Lakeside Trail at Island Lake
Still water reflecting a forest of trees in autumn with colours changing.
Credit River in fall
A view at Upper Credit Conservation Area of the river winding past trees.
The view of the Credit River running through Upper Credit
A boardwalk path through a bushy area at Ken Whillans Resource Management Area.
The trail at Ken Whillans
One of the walking bridges at Belfountain Conservation Area takes hikers over the river. It is autumn and the ground is covered with fallen leaves.
Pedestrian bridge at Belfountain Conservation Area in fall
View of a long walking bridge across the water, with lily pads in the foreground and trees on the opposite site of the water.
A view of Bob’s Bridges on a summer day
People walking a trail at Terra Cotta Conservation Area.
Terra Cotta Lane in fall
Four friends snowshoeing together at Terra Cotta Conservation Area.
Snowshoeing at Terra Cotta Conservation Area
A boardwalk path through the trees at Silver Creek Conservation Area.
Boardwalk section of the Bruce Trail at Silver Creek
The trail at Limehouse Conservation Area, shown with views of uneven and rocky landscapes, surrounded by forest.
‘Hole in the Wall’ area at Limehouse Conservation Area
Two hikers with backpacks walk the trail along the Elora Cataract Trailway.
Section of the Elora Cataract Trailway
A boardwalk trail through Rattray Marsh Conservation Area between the trees and the marsh. It is early winter with snow on the ground and fall leaves still on the trees.
Waterfront Trail at Rattray Marsh in winter

Trail Etiquette:

  • Please stay on designated trails. Don’t go off trails. For your safety and to protect soil from erosion do not take shortcuts.
  • Respect the sounds of nature. Avoid using loud voices and creating noise from mobile phones and music.
  • Be predictable and travel consistently so other trail users know what to expect. Always look behind before changing positions on a trail.
  • Don’t block trails. Please stay within your own half-width of a trail.
  • Cyclists must yield to pedestrians. If a pathway is busy with pedestrians, consider walking instead of cycling. Dismount when meeting pedestrians on narrow bridges at Island Lake CA.
  • Be cautious. All boardwalks are slippery when wet.
  • Observe wildlife from a distance. Do not follow or approach wild animals.
  • Never feed wildlife. Feeding animals in the wild damages their health and alters natural behaviours.
  • We have garbage and recycling stations throughout each conservation area. Please use them and don’t litter.

Read the full Visitor Rules for our parks.

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The Credit Valley Trail (CVT)

The Credit Valley Trail will be a 100 km pathway through the Credit River Valley – from the headwaters in Orangeville to Lake Ontario in Mississauga – connecting people to nature, cultural experiences, Indigenous heritage and the sustaining waters of the Credit River.

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