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
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...Maple Bridge Trail
Maple Bridge Trail, sponsored by Mason Homes, runs along the path of a stream, through lush woodlands with a number of wooden bridges. It is a single path, with a crushed stone base and has an easy connection to Quaker Trail. Link to trail...Nonquon Wildlife Area
The Nonquon Provincial Wildlife Area is 2,800 acres of publicly owned property located three kilometres north of Port Perry managed by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. There is a myriad of trails, but they are neither marked nor maintained. The Nonquon area...O’Neil Trail
The O’Neil Trail begins with a journey around the treed edge of the recreation area, then heads into a scenic wooded area that leads to an idyllic view of Uxbridge Brook. The trail exits the woods near Ball Road, where it follows the edge of the soccer fields back to...Oak Ridges Trail – Durham Region Section
Oak Ridges Trail – Durham Region Section The Oak Ridges Trail is maintained, promoted and supported by the Oak Ridges Trail Association, a nonprofit organization started in 1991. The trail is 280 kilometres in length along the Oak Ridges Moraine, about 75 kilometres...