Nature Trails near St. Thomas, Ontario
St. Thomas is located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario in beautiful Elgin County. Surrounding St. Thomas are numerous picturesque towns, lakeside villages and historic hamlets, each with their own unique charm. We're a quick hop from London, Ontario and the shores of Lake Erie.
With a railway history, one of the province's leading farmers' markets and beautiful scenic parks, St. Thomas has something to offer just about everyone.
And no city is more strategically located; just moments from the 401 corridor and halfway between Detroit and the shores of Lake Huron to the west, Toronto, Niagara Falls and Buffalo to the east. Each is just a little more than a two hour drive away.
For more information, please visit Railway City Tourism for the latest on the many fun, cultural and historic events happening in St. Thomas and Elgin County.
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Some of Ontario's best hiking trails and nature trails are near St. Thomas.
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DALEWOOD WALKING TRAIL
The Dalewood walking trail is a fairly moderate hike with some slight hills and steep areas. However, a walk around the Dalewood reservoir alone is 6 km. So decide how far you want to go before heading out. The complete 13-km path meanders along Kettle Creek leading...DAN PATTERSON TRAIL
Nestled in the Kettle Creek valley lands, the Dan Patterson walking trail is close to home, but far enough to escape city life. The walking trail starts at Dan Patterson Conservation Area, which is a popular picnic spot complete with a playground, rentable pavilion...ELGIN HIKING TRAIL
In 2002 the trail was extended the final 2 kms in Port Stanley, Ontario to Mackies on the beach for a total of 41 kilometres. Then it travels through the village and heads into the trees north of the town. There is some road work, but most of the trail follows the...FINGAL WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA TRAILS
The Fingal Wildlife Management Area (FWMA) exists on an old World War II air force training base. Some of the habitat restoration activities included the removal of the military infrastructure, development of a series of ponds, planting of trees and shrubs,...Hawk Cliff Woods
Hawk Cliff Woods is a short but beautiful trail loop through a young forest into a more mature forest. Expect to see species like Sugar Maple and Shagbark Hickory as well as ravine views. The trail is easy and flat, but expect a couple of very muddy spots during the...