Northumberland Forest – Oak Ridges Trail
Thinking of going for an outdoor walk? There are over 45 km of hiking trails in the Northumberland Forest (located approx. 15 km north of Cobourg/exit 474 from hwy 401) including the eastern connection of the Oak Ridges Hiking Trail!
Oak Ridges Trail:
To hike the full length through the Forest, park at Bowmanton and Bates Road (~17 km). For a hike half the distance, park at Morris Road and County Road 45 and head west or east (~8.5 km either way)
Northumberland Forest – Oak Ridges Trail is just one of the many nature trails and hiking trails you can find throughout Ontario by using the search features of OntarioNaturetrails.com
Region(s): Northumberland County
Nearby towns and cities: Bewdley | Cobourg
Northumberland Forest – Oak Ridges Trail characteristics
Length: 17 km linear trailDifficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Natural
Trail use: Hiking, Snowshoeing, Mountain biking, Snowmobiling, Equestrian, and Winter (Fat) Biking
Accessibility Notes: Not wheelchair accessible
Fees: None reported
Flora & Fauna:
Not reported yet.
Amenities: Washrooms
Attractions: None
Contact:
Northumberland County Forest Tel: 905-372-3329
Find it: Bowmanton & Bates Road, Northumberland County
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 44.1064530
Longitude: -78.1305860