Peterborough County Nature Trails
Welcome to Peterborough County!
With our central location, Peterborough County provides easy access to major cities right across the northern shore of Lake Ontario - as well as to Ottawa.
The County is located in central-eastern Ontario, approximately 125 kms. north-east of the Greater Toronto Area.
The southern half of the County is predominantly agricultural with several small urban communities. The northern part of the County consists of lakes, rivers and diverse landscape and is predominantly used for seasonal recreational use (Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park) with fewer urban settlements. Lang Pioneer Village Museum, and the Kawarthas are major tourist attractions in the County.
You will find some of the best hiking and nature trails in Ontario right here in Peterborough County.
For more information please visit: https://www.ptbocounty.ca/en/index.aspx
CHRISTIE BENTHAM WETLAND TRAILS
The Christie Bentham Wetland Trails consist of four named trails and they range in length from 0.7 kms to 2.0 kms. for a total of 5.2 kms. They’re actually three loops, with connecting trails between them. Dogs must be leashed. The Juniper Point Trail (from the...
Darling Wildlife Area
The Darling Wildlife Area contains a relatively short, pleasant walk along a trail to a rundown shack. The terrain is quite diverse with everything from open meadows to fake forest (man planted rows of pines) and some naturally mixed forest as you approach the...Ennismore Heritage Trail
Ennismore Heritage Trail Completed as a Millennium Project in 2000, this trail can be found in the beautiful Ennismore Waterfront Park (1053 Ennis Road), covering over 50 acres on the shores of Chemong Lake. Enjoy 3 loops with a total trail distance of approx. 4 km,...GANARASKA HIKING TRAIL
The trail begins at a boulder opposite the town hall in Port Hope, located on the north shore of Lake Ontario. The trail passes through a variety of scenery from Lake Ontario, north through the Ganaraska Forest on the sand hills of the Oak Ridges Moraine and past the...Gannon’s Narrows Conservation Authority
Gannon’s Narrows Conservation Area is located north of the town of Ennismore along the shoreline where Pigeon and Buckhorn Lakes connect. This conservation area offers hiking trails and fishing opportunities. A roadside parking area and trailhead signage can be found...Harold Town Conservation Area
Harold Town Conservation Area offers a network of trails, available for off-road cyclists and hikers. From beginner and youth to the most advanced technical rider, you will find a trail to excite and challenge you. Parking is available on site and a portable washroom...Ingleton Wells Trails
Ingleton Wells Trails property which was donated by the Ingleton and Wells families, contains evidence of different eras of settlement. These lands include open fields and an orchard as well as upland forests, swamps and open areas providing diverse habitats for...
Jackson Creek Kiwanis Trail
The Jackson Creek Kiwanis Trail is a 4.5 kilometer multi-use recreational trail that extends from Jackson Park in the City of Peterborough to just west of Ackison Road in Selwyn Township. This recreational trail provides opportunities for walking, running, dog walking...John Earle Chase Memorial Park
The John Earle Chase Memorial Park is a 400 acre site that was farmed by successive members of the Chase family. Ralph and Evelyn Chase, the last two family members who lived on the property donated the land to Trent Severn Waterway (TSW) in 1995. Experts have...