Northumberland County Nature Trails
Welcome to Northumberland County!
Welcome to Northumberland - a thriving, south-eastern Ontario community strategically positioned along Highway 401 to access both Toronto and Kingston within a 1 to 1.5 hours drive. Northumberland County offers a range of living experiences from historic towns to scenic rolling rural areas to spectacular water settings on Rice Lake, the Trent River and Lake Ontario.
The County is the upper tier level of municipal government that weaves together seven diverse, yet complementary municipalities:
Township of Alnwick/Haldimand
Municipality of Brighton
Town of Cobourg
Township of Cramahe
Township of Hamilton
Municipality of Port Hope
Municipality of Trent Hills
You will find some of the best hiking and nature trails in Ontario right here in Northumberland County.
For more information please visit: http://northumberlandcounty.ca/en/
Northumberland Forest – Oak Ridges Trail
Northumberland Forest – Oak Ridges Trail Thinking of going for an outdoor walk? There are over 45 km of hiking trails in the Northumberland Forest (located approx. 15 km north of Cobourg/exit 474 from hwy 401) including the eastern connection of the Oak Ridges Hiking...Northumberland Forest – Woodland Trails
Northumberland Forest – Woodland Trails Thinking of going for an outdoor walk? There are over 45 km of hiking trails in the Northumberland Forest (located approx. 15 km north of Cobourg/exit 474 from hwy 401) including the eastern connection of the Oak Ridges Hiking...Oak Ridges Trail – Northumberland County Section
Oak Ridges Trail – Northumberland County Section The Oak Ridges Trail is maintained, promoted and supported by the Oak Ridges Trail Association, a nonprofit organization started in 1991. The trail is 280 kilometres in length along the Oak Ridges Moraine, about 60...PETER’S WOODS PROVINCIAL NATURE RESERVE TRAILS
PETER’S WOODS PROVINCIAL NATURE RESERVE TRAILS Peter’s Woods is on the sandy, north-facing slope of the Oak Ridges Moraine. Steep-sided valleys have been cut into this northern slope by surface runoff, springs and the headwater streams of Mill Creek. Deciduous...Port Hope Conservation Area
Port Hope Conservation Area This conservation area is 89.94 acres (36.4 ha) in size, and is tucked beside the Ganaraska River. This land was acquired on February 3, 1964. The woodland trails along the Ganaraska River are rich in plant life and great for a picturesque...PRESQU’ILE PROVINCIAL PARK TRAILS
PRESQU’ILE PROVINCIAL PARK TRAILS What You’ll Like : Over 300 car camping sites in a variety of settings from shoreline to forest 2.5 km sandy beach 16 km of trails and paths along shorelines and through woodlands and meadows A migration hotspot in spring...Proctor Park Conservation Area
There is more to Proctor Park Conservation Area than what first meets the eye. Beyond the manicured lawns and open space, lies 37 hectares of natural wonder. Venture beyond the forest edge and follow the 2.5 kilometre trail that passes along Butler Creek, through...Rice Lake Conservation Area
Rice Lake Conservation Area Located east of Bewdley in Hamilton Township, this 181.91 acre (73.6 ha) piece of wetland was acquired on April 28, 1972. There is plenty of space and beautiful spots to explore in this passive and naturalized area to enjoy your favourite...Richardson’s Lookout Conservation Area
Richardson’s Lookout Conservation Area Located west of Garden Hill in the Municipality of Port Hope (formerly Hope Township), and accessed off of Richardson’s Road. this 3.02-acre (1.2 ha) property was acquired on December 31, 1962. A platform provides a...