Nature Trails near Markdale, Ontario


Markdale is located in the amalgamated community of The Municipality of Grey Highlands.

Markdale has been a hub for central Grey County for many decades. In the heart of cattle country, Markdale is home to Canada's frozen treat maker, Chapman's Ice Cream.

The Municipality of Grey Highlands is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of Grey County. Made up of the former Townships of Artemesia, Euphrasia, Osprey and the Villages of Markdale and Flesherton. We proudly boast the natural beauty of waterfalls, the Bruce Trail, the Osprey Bluffs and the Saugeen and Beaver Rivers and encompass the "heart of the Beaver Valley" truly making Grey Highlands the place for all seasons.

The Municipality of Grey Highlands was formed in January 2001 from the village of Markdale and three townships – Artemesia (including the village of Flesherton), Euphrasia and Osprey.  This large municipality is in the heart of Grey, straddling the Beaver Valley. It encompasses many important inland rivers running through rich farmland as well as a variety of vacation property areas from those with a fantastic valley view to waterfront cottages on Lake Eugenia. Built on a pioneering heritage, Grey Highlands offers year-round recreation from hiking the Bruce Trail and paddling the Beaver River to skiing and snowmobiling our many winter trails.

Some of Ontario's best hiking trails and nature trails are near Markdale.

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Grey County Forest #16 – Harkaway

Grey County Forest #16 – Harkaway

Grey County Forest #16 – Harkaway. Amongst scattered plantations of hardwood, spruce, and pine, this property features 2 kilometres of groomed snowmobile trail, maintained by a local snowmobile club in the winter months, and useable during other seasons by...
Grey County Forest #22 – The Rocky Saugeen

Grey County Forest #22 – The Rocky Saugeen

Grey County Forest #22 – The Rocky Saugeen has an unmarked trail following an old logging trail. A good mix of conifer plantations and hardwoods, with permitted uses including hunting. Trails are rough, and unsigned, with parking along the road. No property number at...
Grey County Forest #23 – Rocky Saugeen

Grey County Forest #23 – Rocky Saugeen

Grey County Forest #23 – Rocky Saugeen has an unmarked trail through rolling topography covered with a mix of conifer plantation and hardwood forest. Note: Hunting is allowed, in season. Property and trails map:  GRForest_23+-+Rocky+Saugeen+-+Imagery+Map Grey County...
Grey County Forest #24 – Glenelg Klondike

Grey County Forest #24 – Glenelg Klondike

Upland hardwood forest and conifer plantations cover rugged terrain that provides many scenic views of the surrounding landscape. 8km of groomed trails. Permitted forest trail activities include hiking, biking, snowmobiling on the OFSC snowmobile trails, and skiing on...
Grey County Forest #26 – Holland Centre

Grey County Forest #26 – Holland Centre

Grey County Forest #26 – Holland Centre is dominated by hardwoods with significant wetland areas. Hamilton Creek borders this property which offers cold water fishing and pleasant scenery. An unmarked trail. Note: Hunting is allowed in season. Property and trail map:...
Grey County Forest #27 – Berkeley

Grey County Forest #27 – Berkeley

Grey County Forest #27 – Berkeley. This forest property consists of conifer plantations, and extensive wetland areas, and permitted uses include hunting, and fishing. This is an unmarked trail. Note: Hunting allowed, in season. Property & trail map:...