Lanark County Nature Trails
Welcome to Lanark County!
The County of Lanark offers a full range of services for its citizens so that they can enjoy a high quality of life. The Public Works Department maintains the infrastructure of roads, bridges and property. Social Services oversee a variety of social programs. With the operation of Lanark Lodge, the County is actively in the business of Long-Term Care. The County level of government is also responsible for Planning Approvals for various land development activities. Ambulance Services and Emergency Services fall within the County’s jurisdiction as well, ensuring public safety needs are met. The Corporation is also developing a plan for County Trails, maintains a network of County Forests and sees Agricultural interests as a vital component of County life. An Accessibility Advisory Committee is working to eliminate barriers within the County.
You will find some of the best hiking and nature trails in Ontario right here in Lanark County.
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Take advantage of the wide variety of habitats for a tremendous number of bird species throughout Lanark County – from wide, open spaces to forested areas and wetlands and the edge habitats in between. The Almonte Lagoon and Nature trail, across from Auld Kirk...
Almonte River Walk Beginning at the Almonte Old Town Hall, follow a winding path through town with information boards to guide your journey along the Mississippi. Along the Riverwalk are stunning views of the falls, historic woolen mills revamped into condos, and a...
Almonte Wellness Trail The Almonte Wellness Trail is an interactive, educational and multi-generational initiative providing an accessible community outdoor space and a wide range of activities. The Trail features a self-directed walk through Almonte with stops along...
The Baird Trail in Lanark Highlands is .8 km in a circular route, and is one of the most beautiful trails around. Various points are marked with ecological values and one can find the most humungous individual maple and beech trees in the area. Old rail fences...
Beckwith Trail This gravel-topped accessible trail from Carleton Place to Beckwith Park features three branches (Shady, CJ’s and McGregor) over 3 km and connects to Beckwith Park Trail or the Trans Canada Trail in Carleton Place. See a variety of landscapes, including...
Bell Bushlot Nature Reserve Explore 7.6 km of Land Trust property (Nature Conservancy of Canada) in Mississippi Mills. This is one of many properties owned and managed by the Nature Conservancy of Canada. Hikers are asked to please stick to the trails, that all dogs...
Blakeney Trail has a beautiful and magical feeling. Lots of mossy trunked trees. There are a few nice foot bridges. Also a nice sunny lookout from the rocks over the rapids. In Almonte, turn right on Martin Street (at stop lights) and drive to Blakeney. Turn left in...
Blueberry Mountain Trail at Cliffland Cliffland is open to the public to come for hikes or to be used by groups for nature education. A network of hiking trails on the property lead to such scenic natural features as Blueberry Mountain and Pike’s Peak, two of the...
California Road Trail Believe it or not, California Road exists. It is found in the Municipality of Lanark Highlands, in Darling Ward, south of White Lake. Although this road is well recognized and publicized on local maps and, it has a long history in the annuals of...
Enjoy the highlands of Mississippi Mills on the Carbine Road Trail that begins in the Carbine Road area north of the Village of Pakenham and follows the hydro line behind Mount Pakenham to Glen Creek, returning down Concession 9. Listed in Off the Beaten Path, A...