Perth County Nature Trails
Welcome to Perth County!
The County of Perth is a rich agricultural community, diverse in its heritage and culture. It's located in the centre of Southwestern Ontario and is comprised of thriving communities that are fit for your business and life.
The four member municipalities are the Municipality of North Perth, the Municipality of West Perth, the Township of Perth East, and the Township of Perth South. The City of Stratford and the Town of St. Marys operate under their own municipal governments that are independent from the county's government.
You will find some of the best hiking and nature trails in Ontario right here in Perth County.
For more information please visit: https://www.perthcounty.ca/en/index.aspx
ELLICE & GADSHILL SWAMPS
Covering approximately 856 hectares (2115 acres), Ellice Swamp is the largest woodlot in Perth County. The Swamp is located between Stratford and Milverton in the northeastern portion of the Thames River watershed, between the North Branch of the Thames River and the...NORTH PERTH TRAIL
This trail runs along the former railway from Listowel to Henfryn 12 km distance and from Listowel to Gowanstown 4 km distance. We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE. Region(s): Perth County Nearby towns and cities:...NORTH THAMES WALKING TRAIL
Heritage river hike along the Thames developed by our local Optimists. With cooperation of landowners, you are invited to enjoy and appreciate the pastoral and river views in the heart of some of the finest agricultural lands in our country. By following the Trail...SAWYER PRESERVATION WOODLOT
Created by Otis Sawyer, the 28 acre Sawyer Preservation Woodlot has two higher ground trails for all year round walking, and two lower trails which may be wet in the spring. Each trail has several side paths. In this forest ecosystem, people see how natural processes...T. J. DOLAN TRAIL
Delightful meanderings! This trail is part of the remarkable park system that surrounds the Festival Theatre and the Avon River. The T.J. Dolan Natural Area offers well-marked trails meandering beside the river under a canopy of pine and maple trees. A delight for...THE TRAILS OF ST. MARYS
Limestone, Water and Railways The Grand Trunk Trail in St. Marys are combining to become one of the most scenic trails in Southern Ontario. The Grand Trunk Trail runs east and west between Thames Road and James Street North and then onto the Junction Station, across...WEST PERTH THAMES NATURE TRAIL
The West Perth Thames Nature Trail (WPTNT) meanders along the Thames River from the north end of town along the millpond & comes up to Highway 8. Crossing at the lights, the trail resumes south of Parmalat, coming up & crossing over the railway tracks. It is...WILDWOOD CONSERVATION AREA
Wildwood’s four hiking and biking trails range in length from 1.2 kilometres to our 25 kilometre lake trail. All trails are multi-purpose and can be used by both hikers and cyclists, by permit only. The trails cover flat and rugged terrain with areas of steep...