Oxford County Nature Trails
Welcome to Oxford County!
Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, Oxford County is home to several thriving communities. A highly accessible location, with first rate transportation routes, Oxford is home to eight area municipalities that are fit for your business and your life.
Oxford represents the best of both worlds. From the urban view, our communities of Ingersoll, Tillsonburg and Woodstock offer an abundance of business and residential opportunities. They are able to support well recognized franchise operations as well as smaller business independents. They are big enough to cater to world markets, yet small enough to know your neighbours and feel safe.
Our rural communities are rich in natural resources and pastoral charm. Farming is both a way of life and a way to make a living. State-of-the-art farming operations are plentiful in Oxford, and record harvests are an annual event as a result of first-class soils, ample heat and rain.
Whether you are just starting out, looking to retire, or anything in between- you can find what you’re looking for in Oxford.
You will find some of the best hiking and nature trails in Ontario right here in Oxford County.
For more information please visit: http://www.oxfordcounty.ca/
Butternut Woods Trail
Butternut Woods Trail: Enjoy a gentle hike through a hardwood forest. Link to trail map: https://www.ingersoll.ca/en/live-and-play/resources/Community-Services/ing_trails_07_2022.pdf We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE ...
CHESNEY WILDERNESS AREA TRAIL
The trail starts on a long wide grassy lane, which goes into a mature hardwood bush. It then goes into an array of vegetation: pine, cedar, wetland and field. There is one steeper hill, but is not overly difficult. A wonderful hike, particularly in its autumn glory....
EMBRO POND CONSERVATION AREA
These well-maintained trails are packed earth and have wood chips on large sections. There are several loops, so hikers can go as short or long a distance as they desire. A great place for a family picnic and hike. Maintained by the Embro Pond Association. There is a...Five Points Forest
Five Points Forest Trail – approx 2.5 km Walk through a range of habitats including meadow, young forest, mature forest, and a White Pine grove. The trail is easy and mostly flat although the terrain can be uneven and there are a couple of narrow stream...HAWKINS TRACT
The Hawkins Tract is situated in South-West Oxford at the headwaters of Catfish Creek. The tract consists of nearly one hundred acres of Carolinian Forest, penetrated by an access road where hikers can spend a few quiet hours. Vehicles of any description are...Hickson Trail
Hickson Trail This beautiful trail runs along an old railway bed from Woodstock, north through 9 km of Oxford County woodland to the village of Hickson. The trail is free and open all year around for walking, cycling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and other...JOHN LAWSON PARK
John Lawson Park and Trail follows the Thames River in Ingersoll and is in a mixed wood, which provides hikers with the joy of seeing a variety of vegetation and the opportunity to do some bird watching. There is one steeper hill, but generally the terrain is...KINSMEN PARTICIPARK & VETERANS MEMORIAL WALKWAY
Kinsmen Participark: – This 1.2 kilometer linear limestone trail passes from north to south along Stony Creek. In the spring you can see fish spawning and experience flora and fauna in this valley setting. This is a great trail walk on windy days as the area is...LAWSON NATURE RESERVE
The Lawson Nature Reserve, or as it is know locally “The Lawson Tract”, is a 14.71 ha parcel of land rich in biodiversity. There are over 300 plant species as well as numerous amphibians, birds and mammals that call the LNR home. The terrain is varied and features...