Nature Trails near Haliburton, Ontario
Haliburton is a community in the Municipality of Dysart et al.
Incorporated in 1867, the Corporation of the United Townships of Dysart, Dudley, Harcourt, Guilford, Harburn, Bruton, Havelock, Eyre and Clyde, normally referred to as the Municipality of Dysart et al, is a municipality located in the County of Haliburton in Ontario, Canada.
Dysart et al boasts of a pristine natural environment grounded firmly on the Canadian Shield. Including the southern portion of Algonquin Provincial Park, the area is characterized by mixed forest highlands interspersed at every turn with freshwater wetlands, rivers and lakes, creating a landscape much sought after for all of its artistic, cultural and recreational opportunities.
Haliburton is the main village in the Municipality. Donald, Eagle Lake, Fort Irwin, Harcourt, Kennisis Lake and West Guilford are small hamlets settled in the nineteenth century.
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Barnum Creek Nature Reserve
Barnum Creek Nature Reserve is a spectacular example of the diversity of ecosystems in the Haliburton Highlands. The Reserve includes habitats ranging from Tolerant Hardwood Forest, Mixed Wood Forest, Marsh and Swamp to Open Upland Successional Forest habitat which is...Circuit of 5 Viewpoints Trail
Circuit of 5 Viewpoints Trail Hike 5 km along classic Canadian Shield country overlooking rugged valleys, placid rivers and amazing fall colours! Link to trail map: Click to access AlgonquinTrails.pdf Circuit of 5 Viewpoints Trail is just one of the many nature trails...Crests of Kennisis Trail
Crests of Kennisis Trail This trail begins at the Log Chute Trail and Interpretive Site and ends at the Circuit of 5 Viewpoints trailhead. Hike 6 km on towering ridgelines to stunning cliff-top views. This trail has some of the best views the Highlands has to offer....Glebe Park Trails
On the north shore of Head Lake in the village of Haliburton, Glebe Park Trails is 175 acres of woodlands and rolling hills with networks of trails for walking, mountain-biking, cross country-skiing and snowshoeing. It is also a great place to engage with art, culture...Haliburton County Rail Trail
The Haliburton County Rail Trail runs from Haliburton to Kinmount where it joins the Victoria Rail Trail. The County of Haliburton invites joggers, walkers, hikers, horseback riders, ATVers, cyclists and snowmobilers to come on out and experience what the Haliburton...Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve Trails
Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve Trails is 100,000 acres, 100 lakes, and millions of trees, and it is home to countless creatures. Above all, and always, it is a sustainably managed forest. The Ecotourism business includes dogsledding, snowmobiling, Canopy...Head Lake Trail
Head Lake Trail, a community based trail, travels around Head Lake exposing walkers to a variety of scenery around Haliburton. Head Lake Trail is just one of the many nature trails and hiking trails you can find throughout Ontario by using the search features of...Homesteader Trail Loop
The Homesteader Trail loop is named in recognition of the pioneers who tried to farm this corner of the Canadian Shield. Today, roads and trails named after those Homesteaders are all that is left of the area’s farming past. Look for long abandoned overgrown...James Cooper Lookout Trail
James Cooper Lookout Trail This is a short but very satisfying hike to a lookout over Maple, Beech, Boshkung and Twelve Mile Lakes. Access is located at #1065 North Shore Road – From Highway 35 just north of the Town of Carnarvon, head east onto North Shore Road and...