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

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...

Harmony Creek Trail

The Harmony Creek Trail is a paved trail that is surrounded by lush vegetation and meanders through the valley along the Harmony Creek. The natural surroundings of the valley provides a migration corridor for wildlife and naturalization projects have helped improve...

Heber Down Conservation Area

The Heber Down Conservation Area (284 hectares) offers a variety of activities for the recreation-minded. Fishing, nature walks, and picnicking are all popular activities that can be carried out just a short distance from home. More importantly, Heber Down...

John McCutcheon Way

John McCutcheon Way, also known as the Trestle Bridge Trail, is a 2.5 km linear trail. The Trestle Bridge was originally built in 1872 by the Toronto-Nipissing Railway. As this is an old rail trail it is flat and well-maintained, ideal for hiking, mountain biking,...

Kettle Pond Trail

Kettle Pond Trail is a fairly short trail suitable for walking, biking, and cross-country skiing. It is located in Goodwood, ON – part of Uxbridge Township. Linkd to trail...

Lagoon Reserve Walk

The Lagoon Reserve Walk  runs from the Harbour in Beaverton, around the fairgrounds and continues south. Good bird watching at the Lagoon. This is an easy trail and a great place to walk your dog. We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS...

Long Sault Conservation Area

Long Sault Conservation Area Nestled in the heart of the provincially significant Oak Ridges Moraine, Long Sault Conservation Area is the largest Area owned and managed by the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority. Once part of the Agreement Forest program...

Lynde Shores Conservation Area

Established in 1972, the 272-hectare Lynde Shores Conservation Area, together with the adjacent Cranberry West Tract (40 hectares) is well known for its wildlife viewing opportunities. Including both Lynde Creek Marsh and Cranberry Marsh, the Lynde Shores Conservation...

MacLeod Park Nature Trail

The Macleod Park Nature Trail is a 2.5 km loop  through Cannington’s MacLeod Park and runs along the Beaver River. Trail access:  You can access the trail by the Cannington historical buildings. We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS...