Cochrane District Nature Trails


Welcome to Cochrane District!

Cochrane District is a district and census division in Northeastern Ontario in the Canadian province of Ontario. It was created in 1921 from parts of Timiskaming and Thunder Bay districts.

In 2016, the population was 79,682. The land area of this district is 141,270.41 square kilometres (54,544.81 sq mi),[1] making it slightly smaller than the US State of Michigan and the second largest district in Ontario after Kenora District. The district seat is Cochrane.

You will find some of the best hiking and nature trails in Ontario right here in Cochrane District.



ARCHIES ROCK

Archie’s Rock is an interesting geological formation that dates back to the last ice age where a number of huge boulders were deposited on top of one another and in the middle of a dense forest. Scientists have suggested that these rocks and the rock formation itself...

BART THOMPSON TRAIL

The Bart Thompson Trail is an 18 km figure-eight shaped trail than encompasses the shoreline of Porcupine Lake and an area to the north of Porcupine and South Porcupine. The trail accesses the shoreline of Porcupine Lake at several locations. The northerly half of the...

BRIDGE TO BRIDGE TRAIL

Trail runs from Mattagami Bridge on Algonquin Rd to Lafleur Bridge on both sides of the Mattagami River. We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE. Region(s): Cochrane District Nearby towns and cities: Timmins BRIDGE TO BRIDGE TRAIL...

ESKER LAKES PROVINCIAL PARK TRAILS

Esker Lakes has four different hiking trails: Prospector’s Trail: 1.4 km, 1 hour, easy This short forested trail skirts the southeast shore of Panagapka Lake. It’s a nice route for a stroll and a convenient way to reach many park facilities Lonesome Bog Trail: 1.5 km,...

FUSHIMI LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK TRAILS

Achilles Lake Trail – 1 km return (45 minutes) easy. This trail leads to the shore of Achilles Lake, a small lake on the north side of the campground. The lake is a popular spot for watching sunsets. There is a canoe rental at the end of this trail so you can...

GILLIES PROMENADE

  This is a 2.5 km trail around Gillies Lake. Link to trail map: Click to access Gillies-Lake-Conservation-Area-Brochurecolor.pdf We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE. Region(s): Cochrane District Nearby towns and cities:...

GOLDEN SPRINGS TRAIL

The Golden Springs Trail is named after the natural springs located just south of the Hersey Lake C.A. This trail links the Gillies Lake Promenade with the Hersey Lake Conservation Area. It features several lookouts, rest areas and boardwalks along its entire length....

Hearst Trails

The Town of Hearst has several trails: 3 km trail along Mattawishkwia River.  From this trail you have access to Lecours and Kinsey Parks.|| Paved 7.5 km trail along Highway 11.  This trail starts at Cecile Trailer Park and goes all the way to Cloutier Road. Trail...

HERSEY LAKE TRAILS

Hersey Lake Conservation Area is located 5 km north of Timmins on Highway 655. The trail system includes the Hersey Lake Promenade and several interconnecting inner loops and roadways. Link to Hersey Lake trails map: Click to access...

KETTLE LAKES PROVINCIAL PARK TRAILS

What You’ll Like : Twenty-two deep, spring-fed kettle lakes formed by glaciers Primarily Jack Pine Boreal Forest, with great blueberry picking in August. Many lakes are stocked with Rainbow and Brook Trout for excellent fishing. Fourteen kilometers of biking...