York Region Nature Trails
Welcome to York Region!
York Region is located in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in Southern Ontario. The Region is comprised of nine area municipalities covering approximately 1,776 square kilometres, stretching from the City of Toronto in the south to Lake Simcoe and the Holland Marsh in the north, and bounded by Peel Region in the west and Durham Region in the east. The dominant physical features of the Region are Lake Simcoe and the Oak Ridges Moraine, an east-west rolling topography, including forested areas, wetlands, and kettle lakes covering 500 square kilometres. These features enhance the quality of life for the Region’s residents, provide abundant recreational opportunities, and are a basis for tourism in the Region.
York Region’s extensive network of trails and forests are among the Region’s most cherished attractions. Born of ancient routes used by First Nations, the trail network now extends throughout each of the nine cities and towns. Trail explorers can choose between paved urban trails or rugged forest paths. Hikers will be amazed at the diverse landscape, wildlife and vegetation waiting to be appreciated. Explore the Oak Ridges Moraine trail, kettle lakes, wetlands, forests and a variety of other points of interest.
You will find some of the best hiking and nature trails in Ontario right here in York Region.
Link to York Region website: https://www.york.ca/wps/portal/yorkhome/!ut/p/a1/04_Sj9CPykssy0xPLMnMz0vMAfGjzOKNjEzMPAydDbwMPPwtDDzdzANMXSw8DA28jYAKIoEKDHAARwNC-sP1o8BK8JjgpR-VnpOfBHZNpGNekrFFun5UUWpaalFqkV5pEVA4o6SkoNhK1UDVoLy8XC89Pz89J1UvOVHVAJuOjPziEv0IFIX6BbkRBrpRSZXljoqKAEtNyFU!/dl5/d5/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/#.W5Al7vZFzx8
Huntington Trail
The Huntington Trail runs west from Leslie Street in Thornhill and crosses Little German Mills Creek to Huntington Park, which has a picnic shelter, two baseball diamonds, two lit tennis courts and a playground. It then proceeds west along the edge of Maple Valley, a...King City Trail
The King City Trail is located in the valley land area following the route of the Humber River. It is ideal for walking, hiking, jogging or crosscountry skiing. Young and old can enjoy bird watching in a setting abundant with wild flowers, plant life, trees and...Kortright Centre for Conservation
Kortright Centre for Conservation Situated 10 minutes north of Toronto, on 325 hectares of pristine woodlands, Kortright Centre combines a natural oasis with some of the most leading-edge sustainable education programs and events in Canada. The Kortright Centre is one...Lake Simcoe Trail
The Lake Simcoe Trail is a signed route in Georgina that winds along Lake Drive and Hedge Road. Adjacent to the shores of Lake Simcoe, it goes through a typical urban/cottage landscape, past Willow and De La Salle beach parks, the historic Briars Resort and offers...Mabel Davis Conservation Area Trail
Mabel Davis Conservation Area Trail Between the Tannery Mall and Bayview Parkway in Newmarket, there is a strip of land that was donated to the Conservation Authority in 1969 by Mabel Davis, a resident of Newmarket. This 7 hectare oasis in the middle of town is home...Maple Nature Reserve Trails
Maple Nature Reserve Trails The Maple Nature Reserve is a 35 hectare area consisting of various habitats that are host to a variety of wildlife. With over three kilometres of natural trails to explore and enjoy, it possesses unique and special attributes that are...Milne Dam Conservation Park
Milne Dam Conservation Park Part of the Rouge Valley Trail goes through the Milne Dam Conservation Park, located on Milne Reservoir. Milne Dam Conservation Park was named after Peter and Alexander Milne who operated a mill, located near the present dam structure in...Nashville Conservation Reserve Trails
Nashville Conservation Reserve Trails Part of the Humber River watershed, and located within the municipalities of King and Vaughan, the Nashville Conservation Reserve (NCR) is approximately 2,251 acres in size. We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and...Nokiidaa Trail – Aurora Section
Nokiidaa Trail – Aurora Section The Nokiidaa Trail connects the Towns of Aurora, Newmarket and East Gwillimbury. It is a total of ? Km in length AURORA SECTION: 9 km In Aurora, land of the Holland River Valley was once cultivated by generations of farmers. As the Town...