The Altona Forest is situated in the City of Pickering just east of Toronto in Ontario, Canada. The Forest is approximately 53 hectares (102 acres). In 1982, the forest was designated an environmentally significant area due to its ecological and historical importance. The forest is a very special place given its placement within an urban center.
Link to trails map and interpretive signage guide:
http://www.altonaforest.org/documents/AltonaForestHikingTrailsGuideShortVersion.pdf
We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE.
Region(s): Durham Region | TorontoNearby towns and cities: Pickering | Toronto - Scarborough
Trail feature tags: Boardwalk | Interpretive signage | nature trail
Altona Forest characteristics
Length: 3 trails totalling just over 3 km.Difficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Boardwalks and Natural
Trail use: Hiking
Accessibility Notes: Not known
Fees: None reported
Flora & Fauna:
Not reported yet
Amenities: None
Attractions: Boardwalk, Interpretive signage
Contact:
info@trca.on.ca
Toronto Regional Conservation Authority Phone: 416.661.6600
Find it: 1883 Altona Rd, Pickering, ON
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 43.8279890
Longitude: -79.1412230