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/
Linfield Wildlife Area
Water and soil resources and wildlife habitat will be preserved at the Linfield Wildlife Area, one of the newest conservation lands in the Ausable Bayfield Conservation watersheds. Hiking, bird-watching, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and fishing are permitted...MACNAUGHTON – MORRISON TRAIL
Hike Along the Ausable River This all-season trail winds through the picturesque Ausable River Valley between MacNaughton Park in Exeter and Morrison Dam Conservation Area on Morrison Line. The river, trees, birds and wildlife make this an ideal setting for a nature...MAITLAND CEMETERY TRAIL
MAITLAND CEMETERY TRAIL Scenic River Lookout The 0.8 km “Entry Side Trail” winds north east from the cemetery gatethrough pine reforestation and maple forest before rejoining the roadway.Return to the gate by the road for a 1.3 km loop. The 2 km “Look-out Loop” starts...MAITLAND TRAIL
An Extensive Trail System The Maitland Trail follows the north side of the Maitland River Valley. Varied terrain from flat sections, gentle slopes, to steep climbs. Hike along ridges, to down along river flats. Sometimes rugged. Many beautiful vistas and rewarding...MAITLAND WOODS TRAIL
The Maitland Woods Trail is a lovely serene trail on the south edge of Goderich. It is rich in its variety of trees, plant life and birds, and includes creeks and ponds. Boardwalks are in place in the wet areas to protect the plant life. This trail offers walking,...MORRISON DAM CONSERVATION AREA
Morrison Dam Conservation Area (MDCA) is located near 71108 Morrison Line, RR 3 Exeter, Ontario. Driving Directions: From Exeter, take County Road #83 east for two (2) kilometres, turn right (south) at Morrison Line. Entranceway is 500 metres ahead. After the...POINT FARMS PROVINCIAL PARK TRAILS
Old Farms Trail – 4km (1.5 hours), loop, easy Take a leisurely walk through areas that were once old farm fields and orchards. Under the Bluff Trail – 0.5 km (20 minutes) linear, easy Walk beneath a mixed wood forest while listening to the birds above and waves...SAWMILL TRAIL
This walk features a range of historical and natural points of interest. Naturalists will enjoy the changing terrain, varied plant life and the telltale signs of abundant wildlife. The trail starts out on the first pioneer path east of Lake Huron leading from the...THE MAVIS/TAYLOR TRAILS
MAVIS TRAIL Named after area community activist Mavis Govier, this 2.5 kilometre looped trail offers a slightly more challenging walk to the Bayfield River and back. Its terrain varies greatly at each turn. This is a four seasons trail with such a wide variety of...