Huron County Nature Trails


Welcome to Huron County!

Huron County, Ontario’s West Coast, is located along the shores of Lake Huron. This vibrant rural community is the most agriculturally productive county in Ontario, and a leader in numerous areas of agricultural technology and innovation.
Here, urban amenities unite with rural benefits making any one of our nine municipalities the right fit for business and family:
Heritage buildings, streetscapes and homes
100 km of golden coastline
Lush countryside and fertile fields
Extensive walking, biking and ski trails
Excellent health care facilities
An abundance of educational and cultural opportunities
These are just some of the features that make Huron a great place to call home.

You will find some of the best hiking and nature trails in Ontario right here in Huron County.


For more information please visit:  https://www.huroncounty.ca/

BANNOCKBURN CONSERVATION AREA

BANNOCKBURN CONSERVATION AREA

Bannockburn Conservation Area is home to six different natural communities: wet meadow, eastern white cedar, deciduous forest, old field and mixed scrub and marsh. Hunting and motorized vehicles are not permitted. The trail starts with a boardwalk that is wheelchair...

BLYTH GREENWAY TRAIL

The development of BLYTH GREENWAY TRAIL has been a community project including a walking trail, a fitness trail, fish habitat improvement area and a butterfly garden. The trail is situated on the former CPR rail lines and runs adjacent to the Blyth Brook. Along the...
CLINTON CONSERVATION AREA

CLINTON CONSERVATION AREA

Located on the south side of Clinton, the two-kilometre loop trail offers a pleasant walk along the Bayfield River. A picnic pavilion provides shelter and a popular place for families. Washroom and playground facilities area also available. Driving Directions: Located...

FALLS RESERVE CONSERVATION AREA TRAILS

FALLS RESERVE CONSERVATION AREA TRAILS Pack your camera and spend a day or a weekend hiking along the trails accessible from the park. During the winter months, groomed trails are provided for cross-county skiers. Our trails are connected to the Maitland Trail system...

G.A.R.T.

G.A.R.T. , also known as the Goderich to Auburn Rail Trail,  is a pastoral route through Colborne Township. It passes two scenic ponds, crosses over Sharpe’s Creek and ends at the intersection of the Maitland Trail. The former rail line does extend east beyond the...

GEORGE G. NEWTON NATURE RESERVE TRAIL

GEORGE G. NEWTON NATURE RESERVE TRAIL The George G. Newton Nature Reserve Trail is located in a 40 hectare former farm property that is owned by Ontario Nature. The nature trail winds through an old pine plantation and the remnants of the farm’s orchards. A side trail...

GODERICH MILLENNIUM TRAIL

River Valley Vistas Dramatic vistas, intimate woods and expansive floodplain – all couched on the southern bank of the Maitland River Valley. Highway 21 to Nelson Street Access – This challenging section is sculpted into the most precipitous face of the river valley...

GODERICH WATERFRONT TRAIL

  A Walk on Lake Huron’s Coastline The Goderich Waterfront Boardwalk extends 1.5 km from the main beach at the mouth of the harbour to the Rotary Cove. This incredible waterfront boardwalk stretches along three of the finest beaches in Huron County; it offers a...

HERITAGE TRAIL

Follow the footsteps of the pioneers around the historic village. Meander along Bayfield’s tree lined Main Street until you reach the breathtaking Lake Huron lookout at Pioneer Park. Descend the stairs to the sandy beach and follow the shoreline and head north toward...

HULLETT PROVINCIAL WILDLIFE AREA TRAILS

HULLETT PROVINCIAL WILDLIFE AREA TRAILS Purple Trail Length: 0.3 km Difficulty: Medium Time: 5-10 minutes The Purple Trail is a beautiful trail section connected to the Blue and Green trail. Hikers will find a mixed chorus of birds from both Upland Woods and Meadows...