Nature Trails near Cobourg, Ontario
Welcome to Cobourg!
We are a lakeside community (population 19,440) located on the north shore of Lake Ontario halfway between Toronto and Kingston. Cobourg has been recognized multiple times by MoneySense Magazine as "One of Canada's Best Places to Live" in populations under 25,000.
Founded in 1798, we are rich in heritage offering a vibrant downtown, sophisticated small town atmosphere and renowned waterfront that serves as a popular getaway destination.
As the largest town in Northumberland County, we are personified by historic Victoria Hall, host a 27.4 million community centre, an educated and skilled labour force, flourishing commercial sector and supportive municipal government.
Cobourg is an award-winning community and have received the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Sustainable Communities Award, accolades from the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance, and multiple heritage, environmental, and event awards.
You'll find our Town a great place to not only live, but to work and raise a family!
Some of Ontario's best hiking trails and nature trails are near Cobourg.
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https://www.cobourg.ca/en/index.aspx
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Glen Gavel Trail
The trail lengths of the Glen Gavel Trail loop are slightly over two kilometers each, while the paved road walks that connect them aren’t even 900 meters. So the entire loop is about six kilometers. They meander from one concession road to another through a channel of...HAZEL BIRD NATURE RESERVE TRAIL
HAZEL BIRD NATURE RESERVE TRAIL Four seasons of exploration await at this property, which is part of the Rice Lake Plains. Don your walking shoes — or, in winter, your snowshoes — and wander your way along the main loop trail that passes through tall grass prairie,...Jack Van Nostrand Nature Reserve
Jack Van Nostrand Nature Reserve is located a short distance south and east of Grafton, this 14 ha (35 acre) parcel includes a sizable portion of a Provincially Significant Wetland as well as a drier wooded area. The wetland is largely cattail marsh bordered by alder...Laurie Lawson Trails
Laurie Lawson Trails offer five looped trails about 1 km long that will have you travelling through amazing habitants including wetland, pine and aspen forest and through Cobourg Creek. The trailhead is a selection of red pine forest planted in 1968. The Laurie Lawson...Lime Kiln Trail
Lime Kiln Trail This .5 km trail passes by farmers’ fields on its way through a grapevine and cedar-lined forest. A lime kiln operated on this trail in the 1800s. Accessible from Cty Rd 45 about 6km north of Hwy 401 in the village of Baltimore. Turn right on...Lucas Point Park Trail
Lucas Point Park Trail This 2km looped, level trail sits on a bluff at the east end of Cobourg across from 130 Willmott Street with grand views of Lake Ontario. Highlights include a small arboretum, a number of bird species and migrating Monarch butterflies in the...Majestic Hills Trail
Majestic Hills Trail This 1.5 km trail passes through groves of sumac, pines, and maple trees. It crosses a valley with a sandy creek. A steep climb to the top of the other side of the valley allows you a commanding view of farm fields and Lake Ontario. The trail,...Nawautin Nature Sanctuary Walking Trail
Nawautin Nature Sanctuary Walking Trail Tucked away, quite, remote, and quaint This 5.31 hectare sanctuary shelters a wide variety of wildlife including deer, fox, beaver, rabbits and birds. Discover a small covered bridge, several ponds, waterfront parks and a pebbly...Northumberland Forest – Beagle Club Trails
Northumberland Forest – Beagle Club Trails 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...