Hastings County Nature Trails
Welcome to Hastings County!
Hastings County is the second largest county in Ontario, stretching almost 160 kilometers from the Bay of Quinte to Algonquin Park. It is comprised of 14 member municipalities.
In the northern portion you will find the ancient rock formations and dense boreal forests of the Canadian Shield, where clear lakes and recreational opportunities abound every season of the year. The southern portion is part of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Lowlands, home to two cities and many small towns surrounded by rich farmland.
The County is abundant in historical and natural wonders. The rural lifestyle remains strong here, and you will find our unique artisan and antique shops make for a wonderful day of shopping and exploring our small towns, villages and hamlets. Hastings County is the ultimate combination of rural and urban living.
You will find some of the best hiking and nature trails in Ontario right here in Hastings County.
For more information please visit: http://www.hastingscounty.com/
Belleville Waterfront Trails
Belleville Waterfront Trails Kiwanis Bayshore Trail 44.163339 -77.35426 The Kiwanis Bayshore Trail is 2.5 kms in length and borders the north shore of the Bay of Quinte. Lighted and paved, it is part of the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail. Included along the trail...Bleasdell Boulder Conservation Area Trail
At Bleasdell Boulder Conservation Area Trail, you can take a journey through time with a short hike to the ‘Bleasdell Boulder’, one of the largest known glacial erratics in North America, estimated to be 2.3 billion years old. The Bleasdell Boulder, also...Brian Goodchild Memorial Trail
Brian Goodchild Memorial Trail runs from Memorial Park at 9 Matthew Street to the public boat launch at Mag’s Landing just north of the dam. Link to trail map:...
Callaghan’s Rapids Conservation Area
Callaghan’s Rapids Conservation Area features two waterfalls which are about one metre in height which both span the entire width of the Crowe river, which is about forty to sixty metres across. When river flows are low enough, you can walk out and explore the...
Eagles Nest Park Trails
Eagles Nest Park Trails is owned by the Town of Bancroft and maintained by a volunteer not-for-profit incorporated organization, Stewards of Bancroft Eagles Nest Park Inc. Future plans include further trail expansion on non-municipal lands, as far as Clarke Lake to...
Egan Chutes Provincial Park
There are no visitor facilities at Egan Chutes Provincial Park . However, a short walk along an unmaintained road will take visitors to three picturesque waterfalls within the nature reserve. Mineral collecting and camping are prohibited. Ontario’s Living Legacy Land...
H. R. Frink Conservation Area
H. R. Frink Conservation Area. Local school boards operate the outdoor education centre located at this 138 hectare (341 acres) Conservation Area. This Conservation Area offers close to 13km of trails through a variety of habitats. Many of the trails begin right at...Hanna Park
Hanna Park. This central 42-acre public park offers well marked nature trails. Enjoy a deep woods experience on this trail in the forest any time of the year. This trail is great for walking, hiking, off-road cycling, cross-country skiing, or snowshoeing. See Mother...Hastings Heritage Trail
The Hastings Heritage Trail is a four-season, multi-use recreational trail that follows an old railway line linking Hastings County. The Trail is open year-round and boasts a number of parking lots and access points along the route. The Northern terminus of the trail...