Durham Region Nature Trails
Welcome to Durham Region!
Our region is a great place to work, live and play. A unique mix of urban and rural environments gives us many natural parks and trails to explore.
Durham Region is east of Toronto, in the Golden Horseshoe area of Ontario. It is a mix of rural, residential, and commercial land. North Durham is mostly rural, with a thriving agriculture sector, and is home to Oak Ridges Moraine. To the south, lakeshore communities offer urban development and a diverse employment base.
The Region of Durham is situated in the highly developed and populated economic centre of Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe which stretches from Oshawa to Niagara Falls. It lies immediately to the east of the City of Toronto within the Greater Toronto Area and encompasses an area of approximately 2,590 square kilometres (1,000 square miles). The area is characterized by a variety of landscapes and communities. A series of major lakeshore urban communities contrast with a variety of small towns, villages, hamlets and farms which lie immediately inland. There are eight municipalities in the Region: Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Clarington, Scugog, Uxbridge and Brock.
You will find some of the best hiking and nature trails in Ontario right here in Durham Region.
For more information please visit: https://www.durham.ca/en/index.aspx
Darlington Waterfront Trail
Discover the beauty of wetlands, meadows, and forests with almost 900 species of flora and fauna along the Darlington Waterfront Trail. Find 207 species of birds nesting in the treetops. Active visitors can jog the fitness loop or pack a picnic and stay the day. Come...Duffins Creek Trail
Duffins Creek Trail This section begins at the Waterfront Trail in Rotary Park and travels north along the eastern edge of Duffins Marsh. There are many lookouts to view the marsh birds and wildlife. Most of the trail is limestone screenings. The trail meets the paved...Durham East Cross Forest Conservation Area
Durham East Cross Forest Conservation Area protects an ecologically sensitive part of the Oak Ridges Moraine. Here you will find springs, seepage areas, and wetlands that form the beginnings of East Cross Creek and Pigeon River, along with significant wildlife habitat...Durham Regional Forest Trails
Durham Regional Forest Trails The Durham Regional Forest Main Tract is comprised of plantation forests established over 90 years ago, as well as mixed hardwood areas. This forest encompasses a 596 hectare area that is located at the top of the Oak Ridges Moraine, in...East Duffins Headwaters
East Duffins Headwaters is a protected natural area on the Oak Ridges Moraine near Uxbridge. This forest is a growing natural feature and with your help will be enjoyed and appreciated by future generations. Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) owns this...Enniskillen Conservation Area
Enniskillen Conservation Area Cedar swamp, open wetlands and bubbling brooks everything you would expect to find on the south slopes of the provincially significant Oak Ridges Moraine. The 65-hectare Enniskillen Conservation Area is located only a stone’s throw away...Ewen Trail
Ewen Trail covers a variety of countryside and urban scenery in a 3.4km loop. It includes three ponds, a section through Elgin Park, a route through thickly wooded areas, and a walk along streets containing some of Uxbridge’s most historic homes. 1. The “head of...Ganaraska Forest Trails
Ganaraska Forest Trails Come and experience southern Ontario’s largest forest. Located within an hour’s drive of Toronto, straddling the Counties of Northumberland, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes and the Region of Durham, the Ganaraska Forest offers the best...Greenwood Conservation Area
Greenwood Conservation Area Greenwood offers residents and visitors alike a chance to escape to nature along the banks of Duffins Creek. Hiking trails allow you to explore the forest or the steep-sided river valley, and picnic tables are available throughout the area...