Marsh Boardwalk – 1 km (loop), 45 minutes
Boardwalk with observation tower and telescopes. Walk along the floating boardwalk and view the most diverse habitat in the park, where cattails, red-winged blackbirds and painted turtles are abundant.
Centennial Bike & Hike Trail – 4 km, (2 hours one-way)
Shaded, winding trail takes you on a journey through dry forest, beach and savannah. The trail extends from Marsh Boardwalk to Visitor Centre.
DeLaurier Homestead & Trail – 1.2 km (loop), 50 minutes
Historic house and barn with exhibits and artifacts featuring a small part of the park’s cultural and human heritage. Trail leads to open fields, cedar savannah, and swamp forest.
Chinquapin Oak Trail – 4 km (loop), 2 hours
Access from Tilden Woods Trail or near White Pine picnic area. Links to Centennial Bike & Hike Trail to create the loop. On the trail, view mixed dry forest that includes the Chinquapin oak, a southern species that grows as far south as the cloud forests of Mexico.
Shuster Trail – 0.5 km, 15 minutes
Begins along Tilden Woods Trail and keeps going straight to East Barrier Beach. Watch for bald eagles scanning the water’s edge at dusk.
Tilden Woods Trail – 1 km (loop), 45 minutes
Begins at the northeast corner of the Visitor Centre parking lot. Viewmature swamp forest and cedar savannah. The boardwalks will keep your feet dry in spring as you enjoy wildflowers like Spring Beauty and White Trillium.
Woodland Nature Trail – 2.75 km (loop), 1 hour
Begins behind the Visitor Centre. Stroll through the oldest forest habitat in the park. A self-guide booklet detailing the features of this trail is available for purchase at the Nature Nook Gift Store.
Tip Trail – 1 km (loop), 20-40 minutes
Shuttle from Visitor Centre drops you off at the Tip’s outdoor exhibit from April to October. Walk to the most southern point of mainland Canada. A wondrous place to view spring bird and fall monarch, dragonfly and bird migrations.
Link to trails maps: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/on/pelee/visit/cartes-maps
We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE.
Region(s): Essex CountyNearby towns and cities: Leamington
Trail feature tags: Boardwalk | Interpretive signage | Marsh | national park | nature trail | swimming | Viewing Platform | Wheel chair accessible
POINT PELEE NATIONAL PARK TRAILS characteristics
Length: 8 traills ranging from .5 km to 4 km.Difficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Boardwalks, Natural, and Paved
Trail use: Hiking and Cycling
Accessibility Notes: some trails are accessible
Fees: Park entrance fee
Flora & Fauna:
Not yet reported.
Amenities: washrooms, picnic areas.
Attractions: Boardwalk, Interpretive signage, Marsh, swimming, Viewing Platform, Wheel chair accessible
Contact:
pelee.info@pc.gc.ca
Telephone: 519-322-2365 Toll-free: 1-888-773-8888
Find it: 1118 Point Pelee Drive Leamington ON N8H 3V4
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 41.9673400
Longitude: -82.5316930