Darlington Provincial Park Trails:
Burk Trail 1.25 km (30 minutes) moderate
This trail moves through fields, meadows and mature forest past a pioneer cemetery to a scenic lookout over Lake Ontario. Watch for the elusive Coopers Hawk at the bluff and songbirds in the meadows.
McLaughlin Bay Trail 1.5 km (1 hour) easy
As you hike this trail from McLaughlin Bay, you travel through a marsh ecosystem into the transitional zone between wet and dry land. Plants and animals abound here, especially nesting waterfowl such as the Great Blue Heron. This trail links to the wildlife reserve and Oshawa Second Marsh Trails system at the west boundary of the park.
Robinson Creek Trail 1 km loop (30 minutes) easy
Starting and finishing at the Visitor Centre, this trail follows the intermittent Robinson Creek through a forested ravine full of mature willow, Staghorn sumac, maple trees and a diversity of plants and wildlife.
Waterfront Trail 2.6 km (1 hour) easy
A small section of the 350 km, multi-use trail that follows the shore of Lake Ontario from Niagara-on-the-Lake to Trenton and passes through Darlington.
Link to trails map:
https://www.ontarioparks.com/pdf/maps/darlington/park_map.pdf
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Region(s): Durham RegionNearby towns and cities: Bowmanville | Clarington | Oshawa
Trail feature tags: Lookout | swimming
Darlington Provincial Park Trails characteristics
Length: 4 trails from 1 km to 2.6 km.Difficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Natural
Trail use: Hiking
Accessibility Notes: not wheelchair accessible
Fees: Park entrance fees
Flora & Fauna:
Not reported yet.
Amenities: Picnic tables, washrooms
Attractions: Swimming, scenic lookout
Contact:
905-436-2036
Find it: 1600 Darlington Park Rd. Bowmanville
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 43.8755000
Longitude: -78.7778340