dventures

Outdoor a

Scenic beaut
y

Family fun

www.durhamtrails.ca
 More than 350 kilometres of recreational
trails intertwine throughout Durham Region.
You will truly be amazed by our trails and
surrounding environment.

search trails by municipality

City of Pickering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Experience our beautiful outdoors

From the waterfront trails to the
Town of Ajax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
rolling hills of the Oak Ridges Moraine,
Durham Region abounds with
Town of Whitby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
excellent recreational opportunities.
City of Oshawa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Throughout the seasons, walk,
jog, hike, cycle, cross-country ski,
Municipality of Clarington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 snowshoe, in-line skate or even ride
along our trails on horseback.
Township of Uxbridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
www.durhamtrails.ca

Our trails will lead you through a variety of pleasant landscapes.

Explore urban centres, small hamlets, wetlands, lush green
Township of Brock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
forests, and reconnect with the fresh outdoors.

Township of Scugog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Enjoy active healthy living and get the most out
of life as a family, with friends or on your own.
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durham region trails N
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Legend
Map Index
Lake Simcoe Waterfront Trail
RESPECT THE TRAIL CODE Trans Canada Trail
Brock
Beaverton
N
M15 Oak Ridges Trail
• Do not trespass. •H  ikers should avoid walking in
)
(
12/48
Provincial Highways

•R espect and obey trail signs cross-country ski tracks where N
M23
Regional Roads

using only marked routes. possible. Municipal Boundary

)
(48 TOWNSHIP Railway
• Stay on existing trails. • Slower traffic has the right of way. N
M 12
OF BROCK
Oak Ridges Moraine

•K eep the trail clean. Only leave •K  eep to the right when meeting N
M 2 0 2.5 5 10

your footprints behind. other trail users. )

(7
Kilometres

•D o not disturb plant life, wildlife • Control your dog on a leash at
all times. N
M
N
M 10
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or farm animals. 13

N
M
39 Brock and Scugog N
M
13

•U se stiles to climb fences • F or more information on trail

etiquette, please visit N
M
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(see photo, left). )

( N
M6

www.durhamtrails.ca N
M 23
7/12

TOWNSHIP OF Lake Scugog

UXBRIDGE
N
M
47
N
M 2

N
M
7
Uxbridge
Central N
M 8 N
M
57

N
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30 TOWNSHIP OF SCUGOG
)
( 7A

TRAIL USE AND MAP LEGENDS Uxbridge

East Duffins Headwaters
N
M21
Scugog South East

N
M
Scugog South West

TRAIL USE LEGEND N

M1 19

N
M
23

Durham Region’s trails are an excellent destination for the whole family N
M
5 Pickering N
M 5

North
TOWN OF
N
M20

because of the extensive opportunities for recreational activities at CITY OF WHITBY

N
M 3 Clarington
Clarington North East

each location. The following icons are used throughout this guide next PICKERING N
M 26
North West

N
M31
)
(
7
N
M 34 MUNICIPALITY
N
M
to trail listings to identify these facilities and opportunities. N
M
27
Whitby
Brooklin
CITY OF
OF CLARINGTON
9

N
M4
Ajax OSHAWA N
M
4

TOWN
N
M 28
Oshawa
N
M57 Clarington
Orono N
M 18
Pickering South OF AJAX
Parking Washrooms Accessibility* N
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36
South
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42

)
(
401 Whitby 22
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(401
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(
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Hiking/Walking/Running Roller Blading Biking/Mountain Biking Waterfront

Clarington South West Clarington South East )
(
401

Horseback Riding Cross Country Skiing

Lake Ontario
*The goal of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 is to create
standards to improve accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities. At the time of printing, specific
accessibility requirements had not yet become law through the AODA Built Environment Standard.
The information included in this booklet may not provide sufficient detail for some trail users with
a disability. Where possible, certain features such as surface type have been included. Durham
Lives! and the Durham Region Economic Development and Tourism Department, recognize the
importance of accessibility where the physical environment is concerned. As AODA guidelines
become available, new information will be incorporated in future trails publications.
www.durhamtrails.ca

TRAILS MAPLEGEND
TRAIL MAP LEGEND
Hamlet River Municipal Road
Municipal Boundary Open Space 2 Regional Road
Trail Marsh 12 Provincial Highway

Digital cartography, geographic analysis and compilation by The Regional Municipality of Durham,
Planning Department, Data Mapping and Graphics Branch October, 2009.
©Queens Printer for Ontario, 2005. Reproduced with permission.

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4

NOTE: Open Space includes but is not limited to Conservation Areas,

Regional Forests, Provincial Parks and Municipal Parks and Crown Land.
 SID
GREEN
RIVER
407

CITY OF PICKERING — SOUTH

city of pickering FIFTH FI
CONCESSION RD C O N CE S

REGION OF YORK
WHITEVALE RD WHITEVALE
SOUTH

Altona Forest 27
1

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority / 416-661-6600 / www.trca.on.ca

TAUNTON RD
LENGTH & SURFACE: 4.2 km; native soil
ACCESS POINTS: Altona Rd. and Strouds Lane

BROCK RD
SEATON
The Altona Forest is an environmentally significant forest composed of TRAIL
mixed coniferous and deciduous trees, which is located in the middle 4

portion of the Petticoat Creek Watershed. The diverse forest vegetation CHERRYWOOD THIRD CONCESSION RD
is very sensitive, containing several regionally and provincially rare plant TRANS

TOWN OF AJAX
species. CANADA

FAIRPORT RD
ROSEBANK RD
38
TRAIL

DIXIE RD
ALTONA RD
Petticoat Creek Conservation Area

WHITES RD
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority / 416-661-6600 / www.trca.on.ca FINCH AV
37
LENGTH & SURFACE: 1 km; woodchips, gravel
ACCESS POINTS: Whites Rd., Rodd Ave., Park Cres. ALTONA
29 2
FEES: Call for fees and operation dates FOREST

D
NR
Escape the heat with mild breezes coming off the shores of Lake Ontario. S TO
NG 401
KI
Enjoy a walk, picnic in the shade of a tree, explore the lakeshore below SHEPPARD AV BAYLY ST
24
2
the bluff or cool off in the supervised pool for wading and swimming. 22

ROUGE
Also includes a section of the Waterfront Trail. PARK

Seaton Trail C
IT
FRENCHMAN'S
BAY

Province of Ontario / 416-327-0459

Y
O
PETTICOAT CREEK
F

For more information visit www.seatonhikingtrail.org / www.trca.on.ca / CONSERVATION

TO
AREA WATERFRONT
R
O
www.cityofpickering.com TRAIL
N
TO

LENGTH & SURFACE: 12 km

LAKE ONTARIO
ACCESS POINTS: Highway 7, Green River, Whitevale Rd., Clarkes Hollow,
Third Concession Rd.
Located along the West Duffins Valley, this trail was created in co-
operation with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, and
0 0.5 1 2
consists of sections for walking, wilderness and heritage.
Kilometres

Waterfront Trail - Pickering

Waterfront Regeneration Trust / 416-943-8080 / www.waterfronttrail.org
Healthy eating and physical
www.durhamtrails.ca

LENGTH & SURFACE: 12 km; predominately asphalt

ACCESS POINTS: Bella Vista Dr., Petticoat Creek C.A., Rotary Frenchman’s Bay
West Park, West Shore Community Centre, Progress Frenchman’s Bay East Park,
Beachfront Park, Alex Robertson Park, Montgomery Park Rd. and Frisco Rd.
activity go hand and hand
The Waterfront Trail follows the shore of Lake Ontario from Niagara-on-
the-Lake to Quebec. Eating well and being active every day helps you feel and look
better, lowers your risk of disease, gives you more energy, helps
maintain a healthy body weight and strengthens your muscles and 7
6

bones. (Source: Canada’s Food Guide, www.healthcanada.gc.ca/foodguide)

 EAST DUFFINS HEADWATERS

CITY OF PICKERING — NORTH

city of pickering TOWNSHIP OF UXBRIDGE UXBRIDGE PICKERING TOWNLNE RD

NORTH

M
N1

M
N
CLAREMONT NINTH CONCESSION RD
CENTRAL ST 5

TRANS
CANADA
TRAIL

BROCK RD

SIDELINE 12
CLAREMONT
CONSERVATION
AREA

East Duffins Headwaters

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority / 416-661-6600 / www.trca.on.ca SEVENTH CONCESSION RD

LENGTH & SURFACE: 74 km (including 8 km Trans Canada Trail and 12 km Oak

Ridges Trail); natural surface
ACCESS POINTS: Concession 6 and 7, Brock Rd. M
N 31

SALEM RD
The multi-use trail network includes the Oak Ridges and Trans Canada

SIDELINE 14
trails and consists of a series of linked routes. The system provides users
with a great variety of loop alternatives to explore over 2,000 hectares )
( 7

of forested area and experience significant natural heritage features and BROUGHAM GREENWOOD
breathtaking vistas. Part of this trail system is shown on page 34 in the
Township of Uxbridge.
)
(
7

)
(

WESTNEY RD
407

Trans Canada Trail

Trans Canada Trail / 800-465-3636 / www.tctrail.ca
É GREENWOOD
CONSERVATION AREA

LENGTH & SURFACE: 11 km; packed earth, paved 0 0.5 1 2

ACCESS POINTS: Pickering/Uxbridge Townline Rd. and Sideline 12 Kilometres

The northern section of Pickering’s Trans Canada Trail connects Glen

Major Forest with the Claremont and Greenwood Conservation areas via
quiet Sideline 12 and Paddock Rd. Following the headwaters of Duffins
www.durhamtrails.ca

Creek, this route is best enjoyed in a southerly direction as you descend

the gently sloping Oak Ridges Moraine into Ajax. Pack a healthy snack to go
Grab some vegetables and fruit to take with you. Visit one of
Durham Region’s local orchards for in season fruit. For more
information about buying vegetables and fruit visit www.durhamfarmfresh.ca.
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SIDELINE 14
CANADA
TRAIL

TOWN OF AJAX
town of ajax
KINSALE
BROUGHAM GREENWOOD
)
( 7
WINCHESTER ROAD W

SALEM RD
MACEDONIAN
VILLAGE
Trans Canada Trail – North Ajax M
N 31

Trans Canada Trail / 800-465-3636 / www.tctrail.ca FIFTH CONCESSION RD

TOWN OF WHITBY
LENGTH & SURFACE: 20 km; rail, woodland, meadow, concession roads

LAKE RIDGE RD
and urban GREENWOOD

From Mill St. and Church St. the trail follows Duffins Trail System travel- M
N 1
CONSERVATION
AREA

ling through the environmentally sensitive area of Major-Spink.

M
N

CITY OF PICKERING
4
The trail is scenic, diverse and interesting, with cultural and natural TAUNTON RD

CORONATION RD
BROCK RD
history woven throughout.

CHURCH ST

WESTNEY RD
M
N

A U D L EY R D
Duffins Creek North 23

ACCESS POINTS: West off Church St. at Mill St.

This section runs from Mill St. to Birchmount Rd. and has several ROSSLAND RD

SALEM RD
scenic bridge crossings and points of interest.
Duffins Creek South DUFFINS
ACCESS POINTS: Clements Rd. W., Lake Driveway W. NORTH

This section begins at the Waterfront Trail in Rotary Park and travels FINCH AV KINGSTON RD
M
N 2
DUNDAS ST

ALMOND
north along the eastern edge of Duffins Marsh. There are many VILLAGE
lookouts to view the marsh birds and wildlife.
)
(
401

M
N M
N 44
M
N41

M
N
24
BAYLY ST VICTORIA ST
22

Greenwood Conservation Area DUFFINS

HALLS RD
PICKERING BEACH RD
SOUTH

SHOAL POINT RD
LYNDE SHORES
Town of Ajax Operations and Environmental Services Department / CONSERVATION
AREA
905-683-2951 / www.townofajax.com

D AV
LENGTH & SURFACE: 2 km; grass and natural surface

HARWOO
ACCESS POINTS: Greenwood Rd., West of Westney Rd. WATERFRONT TRAIL
FEES: User fees for groups
Twenty minutes east of Toronto, this park offers you a chance to escape LAKE ONTARIO

É
to nature along the banks of Duffins Creek. Hiking trails allow you to
explore the forest or the steep-sided river valley. The trail operates as a
leash free area. 0 0.5 1 2

Kilometres
Waterfront Trail - Ajax
Waterfront Regeneration Trust / 416-943-8080 / www.waterfronttrail.org
LENGTH & SURFACE: 7 km
www.durhamtrails.ca

ACCESS POINTS: Rotary Park, Pickering Beach, Carruthers Marsh, Pavillion at

SWC of Audley and Ashbury
The Waterfront Trail follows the shore of Lake Ontario from Niagara-on- Feeling Stressed?
the-Lake to Quebec. The Ajax Waterfront Trail is completely paved, and
has many breathtaking vistas that can be enjoyed from numerous rest Physical activity promotes psychological well-being, reduces
areas and community spaces.
stress, anxiety and feelings of depression and loneliness.
(Source: PARC, 2005)
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TOWN OF AJAX LAKE RIDGE RD

N
M23

VILLAGE
ALMOND
HALLS RD

TOWN OF WHITBY — WATERFRONT

town of whitby

CONSERVATION

VICTORIA ST
LYNDE SHORES

N
M
2
AREA
WATERFRONT

Lynde Shores Conservation Area

)
(
401

DUNDAS ST
Central Lake Ontario Conservation / 905-579-0411 / www.cloca.com
LENGTH & SURFACE: 2.5 km; granular
ACCESS POINT: Victoria St. W.
FEES: Parking is $1 an hour, maximum $4 per day/vehicle
Located in the south end of Whitby, Lynde Shores features two provin- ANNES ST

N
M
GORDON ST

43
LAKE ONTARIO
cially significant wetlands. The trail is open year-round although canoe M
N2
DUNDAS ST

HARBOUR
HENRY ST

WHITBY
M
N M
N
ALMOND

N
M
launching is seasonal. Dogs are prohibited.

LAKE RIDGE RD

45
0

KENDALWOOD RD
VILLAGE 43 36

GARDEN ST
BROCK ST
0.375

HENRY ST
BROCK ST

ANNES ST

N
M 46
Kilometres
)
(

0.75
401 BURNS ST

WAT
M
N M

HOPKINS ST
N

ER
45
26ST

M
N
GARDEN

ST
SOUTH BLAIR ST

CONSUMERS
23 CONSUMERS
DR

M
N

1.5

BURNS ST
25

VICTORIA ST

DR
WATERFRONT
M
N HOPKINS ST
M
N

N
M
46

36
TRAIL
22

GORDON ST

SOUTH BLAIR ST
AJAX

THICKSON RD
HALLS RD

LYNDE SHORES WHITBY

CONSERVATION HARBOUR

M
N

N
M
AREA THICKSON RD
OF

26
60

N
M
WAT

25
ER
ST

N
M
TOWN

22
KENDALWOOD RD

N
M
WATERFRONT

60
LAKE ONTARIO
TRAIL
Waterfront Trail - Whitby P HI
GI

BB
OF CITY

K ING ST
OSHAWA

WENTWORTH ST
L
L

ST
IP

N
M
THORNTON RD
LAKEFRONT
PARK WEST

MU

52
Waterfront Regeneration Trust / 416-943-8080 / www.waterfronttrail.org

É
R R AY AV

LENGTH & SURFACE: 10.6 km; please note that the Victoria Street section

N
M 59
surface includes gravel shoulders and heavy traffic
ACCESS POINTS: Port Whitby Marina (see www.whitby.ca for hours), 0 0.375 0.75 1.5
Rotary Sunrise Park, Kiwanis Heydenshore Park and Pavilion, Lions Promenade, Kilometres
Thickson Rd. S.
The Waterfront Trail follows the shore of Lake Ontario from Niagara-on-
the-Lake to Quebec.
www.durhamtrails.ca

Take care... take cover

The UV index is highest between 11a.m. and 4p.m. so use the
trails early or later in the day. Seek shade and cover up with
long-sleeved shirts, pants and hats.
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TOWN OF WHITBY — BROOKLIN

town of whitby

T
EE
R
ST
IN
W
BROOKLIN

LD
BA
M
N
Brooklin Lions Trail )
(
3
7 WINCHESTER ROAD W

BROOKLIN
Brooklin District Lions Club / www.lionstrail.org LIONS
LENGTH & SURFACE: 1.6 km; hard granular, asphalt TRAIL
ACCESS POINT: Luther Vipond Memorial Arena

ASHBURN RD
An accessible, educational and ecologically balanced trail that will
feature long-term monitoring of the biotic and abiotic components of the MACEDONIAN
VILLAGE
creek, its floodplain and the surrounding tablelands. Visit the website for
printable self-guided tour information.
HEBER DOWN CONLIN RD
LYNDEBROOK RD CONSERVATION
AREA

M
N 12

ANDERSON ST
GARDEN ST
COUNTRY LN
M
N
4
TAUNTON RD

CORONATION RD

BROCK ST

BV
Heber Down Conservation Area

EN
YD
COCHRANE ST

DR
Central Lake Ontario Conservation / 905-579-0411 / www.cloca.com
LENGTH & SURFACE: 8 kms of trails; earth path, granular, paved
ACCESS POINT: Country Lane Rd.
É
FEES: Parking is $1 an hour, maximum $4 per day/vehicle 0 0.375 0.75 1.5

Kilometres
Heber Down Conservation Area is host to a mosaic of plants and
animal communities. Close to the city, yet country quiet, Heber Down
Conservation Area is a great place for a peaceful walk. Dogs are
welcome but must be on a leash of no more than two metres in length.
www.durhamtrails.ca

Brochures are available at the Authority office or may be downloaded

from www.cloca.com. Cyclists/in-line skaters
Yield the right of way to other trail users. Slow down and signal
your approach when overtaking other trail users. Maintain control
of your speed at all times and approach turns in anticipation that
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someone may be around the bend.
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TOWN OF WHITBY
G

CITY OF OSHAWA — WATERFRONT

CHAMP LAIN AV

IB
BS
city of oshawa

T
THORN TON RD

52
LAKEFRONT
PARK WEST

PHILLIP MURRAY AV
WATERFRONT

60
STEVENSON RD

53

59
PARK RD

54

BLOOR ST
OSHAWA
CREEK
TRAIL

2A
0
2A MICHAEL 35
SIMCOE ST HARMONY
STARR CREEK

0.375
T
BS

WE
IB
59
TRAIL TRAIL
OLIVE AV

NT
THORN TON RD
G
59

TRAIL
STARR
MICHAEL
Kilometres

STEVENSON RD

WO
PUMPHOUSE

2
AREA
CONSERVATION
VALLEYLANDS
OSHAWA
0.75

RT
SIMCOE ST
MARSH

HS
33

RITSON RD
RITSON RD

16
52

OLIVE AV
CHAMP LAIN AV

1.5
BLOOR ST 22
25

HA
Waterfront Trail - Oshawa

60
LAKE ONTARIO
SECOND M

LAKEVIEW

WILSON RD
TRAIL
WATERFRONT
RBO
WILSON RD

PARK
56

35
16
INTERPRET
TOWN OF WHITBY

UR RD
TRAIL

OSHAWA
Waterfront Regeneration Trust / 416-943-8080 / www.waterfronttrail.org OSHAWA

PORT

59
LENGTH & SURFACE: 11.4 km; asphalt and interlock 54
CREEK
FAREWELL ST 2

56
53 TRAIL T 60
ACCESS POINTS: Lakeview Park, Pumphouse Marsh, Lakefront West Park HS
RT

RESERVE TRAIL
WO

FAREWELL ST
PARK RD
NT
WE

BAY WILDLIFE
The Waterfront Trail follows the shore of Lake Ontario from Niagara-on-

MCLAUGHLIN

33
OSHAWA
60 VALLEYLANDS
the-Lake to Quebec. CONSERVATION
AREA
UR RD

TRAIL
CREEK
HARMONY
RBO

SECOND MARSH

TRAIL
INTERPRETIVE
SECOND MARSH
HA

McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve (MBWR)

WILDLIFE
SECOND MARSH
WATERFRONT

AREA
WILDLIFE
TRAIL

22
AREA
PORT
General Motors of Canada (GM) / 905-644-1689 / www.mclaughlinbay.org OSHAWA
PHILLIP MURRAY AV
LENGTH & SURFACE: 7 km; mix of hard and soft surfaces LAKEVIEW
PARK MCLAUGHLIN
ACCESS POINT: General Motors of Canada corporate office BAY WILDLIFE

401
LAKEFRONT
BAY WILDLIFE
MCLAUGHLIN

PARK WEST
RESERVE

RESERVE TRAIL
Owned and maintained by GM for community enjoyment. Located within TOWNLINE RD LAKE ONTARIO

55
PUMPHOUSE
MARSH
the MBWR is a 1/2 km ‘multi-sensory’ (touch, smell and hearing) trail MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON

loop for partially sighted or visually impaired individuals. A series of 11 0 0.375 0.75 1.5
trails in the McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve — connected to Second
Kilometres
Marsh Wildlife Area and Darlington Provincial Park — part of the provincial
waterfront system. No camping, open fires or dogs* are permitted
(*except for certified guide dogs on the Dogwood trail).
www.durhamtrails.ca

Second Marsh Wildlife Area

Friends of Second Marsh / 905-723-5047 / www.secondmarsh.science.uoit.ca Move yourself to better health!
LENGTH & SURFACE: 2.5 km
ACCESS POINTS: Farewell St., Colonel Sam Dr.
It is recommended adults build 150 minutes of moderate physical
Second marsh is a 140 hectare wetland located on the shores of Lake
Ontario in Southeast Oshawa. This wetland provides important habitat activity into each week. Children and youth should have at least
for an array of bird, mammal, fish, amphibian, reptile and insect species, 60 minutes and up to several hours of moderate physical activity
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especially during spring and fall migration. each day. For more information visit www.paguide.com.
 CONLIN RD

GRANDVIEW ST

CITY OF OSHAWA — CENTRAL

city of oshawa
CEDAR VALLEY
CENTRAL CONSERVATION
AREA

TAUNTON RD
4

Harmony Creek Trail 35

33
55
City of Oshawa / 905-436-5636 / www.oshawa.ca
LENGTH & SURFACE: 3.8 km; asphalt 16

MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
ACCESS POINTS: Farewell Park, Donevan Recreation Complex, Eastbourne Park 2
HARMONY
Oshawa Trails total almost 21.5 km of paved surfaces that provide visitors VALLEY
CONSERVATION
ROSSLAND RD
with opportunities to discover Oshawa’s parks, beauty, culture, and 28 AREA

TOWNLINE RD
HARMONY RD
natural treasures. Discover native plants such as Jack the Pulpit,

WILSON R D
STEVENSON RD
THORNTON RD

RITSON RD
SIMCOE ST
Ostrich Fern and Horsetail. Bird watching and sport fishing opportunities

TOWN OF WHITBY
also exist. 58
ADELAIDE AV HARMONY
CREEK
Oshawa Creek Trail BOND ST
KING ST
TRAIL

City of Oshawa / 905-436-5636 / www.oshawa.ca

PARK RD
LENGTH & SURFACE: 6.8 km; asphalt 2A

ACCESS POINTS: Lakeview Park, Children’s Arena, Bloor and Simcoe Streets, 59 MICHAEL OLIVE AV
Southmead Park, Erie Street Park, Storie Park, Rotary Park, Brick by Brick Park, STARR
and Kinsman Park TRAIL
52

The Oshawa Creek is home to the spring and fall trout and salmon runs; BLOOR ST
truly a spectacular event that everyone will enjoy. Many activities and 22
SECOND MARSH
points of interest are found along, or are accessible, from this trail. INTERPRETIVE
OSHAWA TRAIL
A number of parks along the trail provide both passive and active 53
54 CREEK

recreational activities. TRAIL OSHAWA

401

60 VALLEYLANDS
CONSERVATION 56

Michael Starr Trail AREA

SECOND MARSH
WILDLIFE
PORT AREA
PHILLIP
OSHAWA
City of Oshawa / 905-436-5636 / www.oshawa.ca MURRAY AV
WATERFRONT LAKEVIEW
LENGTH & SURFACE: 1.5 km; asphalt LAKEFRONT
TRAIL
PARK
PARK
ACCESS POINTS: City of Oshawa Tourist Information Centre, Cowan Park WEST MCLAUGHLIN MCLAUGHLIN
PUMPHOUSE
MARSH BAY WILDLIFE BAY WILDLIFE

This 1.5 km trail was built on the former CN line. Construction of the trail RESERVE TRAIL RESERVE

LAKE ONTARIO
recognizes Colonel Michael Starr’s many contributions to the City of
Oshawa and Canada. 0 0.5 1 2

Kilometres
www.durhamtrails.ca

Dress for comfort

Wear long pants to protect against poison ivy. In winter, be
aware of the wind-chill factor and icy surfaces. When choosing
clothing and footwear, consider visibility, comfort and layering.
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CITY OF OSHAWA
TOWNLINE RD

N
M 55

MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON — WATERFRONT WEST

municipality of clarington

DARLINGTON
PROVINCIAL

MILLENIUM TRAIL
PRESTONVALE RD

PARK

COURTICE
WATERFRONT WEST

N
M
WATERFRONT

22
TRULLS RD
Bowmanville Valley Trail
Municipality of Clarington / 905-623-3379 / www.clarington.net COURTICE RD

N
M
LENGTH & SURFACE: 1.8 km; paved ACCESS POINTS: King St. and Baseline Rd.

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TRAIL
The Bowmanville Valley Trail travels along the west side of the Village
and features a number of granular side trails.

BLOOR ST
DARLINGTON WATERFRONT TRAIL
CONC
Soper Creek Trail COURTICE NASH RD

LAKE ONTARIO

)
( 401
MILLENIUM TRAIL SOLINA RD

0
Municipality of Clarington / 905-623-3379 / www.clarington.net

NASH RD
OSHAWA

N
M
LENGTH & SURFACE: 1 km; paved ACCESS POINTS: King St. and Simpson
M
N M
N

2
Ave.

0.5

GREEN RD
55

TRULLS RD
2 BOWMANVILLE VALLEY

Kilometres
This trail follows Soper Creek. CONSERVATION AREA

M
N

COURTICE RD
1
OF
57

Bowmanville Harbour Area MAPLE

CITY
HOLT RD GROVE

BASELINE RD
Municipality of Clarington / 905-623-3379 / www.clarington.net M
N
22
BLOOR ST
KIN

2
G
TOWNLINE RD

LENGTH & SURFACE: 1 km; asphalt ACCESS POINT: West Beach Rd. ST

SOLINA RD
PRESTONVALE RD

HOLT RD
There is a boat launch, parking and nearby access to the waterfront.

GROVE
MAPLE
M
N

WATE RF
34 BOWMANVILLE
TRAIL
GREEN RD

RON
Bowmanville Westside Marshes Conservation Area

BOWMANVILLE
BASELINE RD

BOWMANVILLE VALLEY
CONSERVATION AREA
T TR

N
M
Central Lake Ontario Conservation / 905-579-0411 / www.cloca.com
)
(

57
AIL
DARLINGTON WATERFRONT
401

MARSHES CONSERVATION
BOWMANVILLE\WESTSIDE
LENGTH & SURFACE: 2 km; hard granular ACCESS POINT: West Beach Rd. PROVINCIAL TRAIL AIL
T TR BOWMANVILLE\WES

TRAIL
FEES: Parking is $1 an hour, maximum $4 per day/vehicle PARK
RON
WATE RF MARSHES CONSERV
AREA

AREA
This wetlands conservation area is home to a wide variety of plants and

KIN
CONSERVATION AREA

CONCESSION RD 3
BO

ST
BOWMANVILLE
H
animals. Open May 1 – Oct. 15. HARBOUR
DARLINGTON WATERFRONT TRAIL CONSE

BOWMANVILLE

N
M
LIBERTY ST

14
HARBOUR

Darlington Waterfront Trail

CREEK
SOPER
TRAIL
LAKE ONTARIO

É
Darlington Nuclear Information Centre / 905-623-7122 / www.opg.com
LENGTH & SURFACE: 7.5 km; hard granular
MEARNS AV

ACCESS POINTS: Park Rd. – Bowmanville, Solina Rd. 0 0.5 1 2

Discover the beauty of wetlands, meadows and forests with more than Kilometres

1,000 species of flora and fauna. More than 200 species of birds inhabiting
the trail.
Courtice Millennium Trail
www.durhamtrails.ca

Darlington Provincial Park

Municipality of Clarington / 905-623-3379 / www.clarington.net
Darlington Provincial Park / 905-436-2036 / www.ontarioparks.com LENGTH & SURFACE: 1.5 km; limestone surface
LENGTH & SURFACE: 5 km; grass, dirt, wood chips, pavement ACCESS POINTS: Nash Rd., Regional Highway 2, Courtice Recreation Complex
FEES: Call for fees and operation dates
The Courtice Millennium Trail is located west of Courtice Recreation
Includes the McLaughlin Bay Trail, the Robinson Creek Trail, the Burk Complex. This 1.5 km trail network winds its way through woodlands,
Trail and the Waterfront Trail. meadows and across the Black Creek.
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LAMBS RD

MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON — WATERFRONT EAST

municipality of clarington PROVIDENCE RD

CONCESSION ST
N
M
2
WATERFRONT EAST BRAGG RD

LAKE ONTARIO
Waterfront Trail - Clarington

N
M42
Waterfront Regeneration Trust / 416-943-8080 / www.waterfronttrail.org
LENGTH & SURFACE: 33.2 km

CONCESSION RD 4
CONSERVATION AREA
NATURE AREA
WILMOT
SAMUEL
ACCESS POINTS: Darlington Provincial Park, Ontario Power Generation —

PARK VALLEY
THURNE
Darlington Nuclear, Bowmanville Harbour Conservation Area, Bond Head Park
The Waterfront Trail follows the shore of Lake Ontario from Niagara-on-

)
( 35/115
CONCESSION RD 4
the-Lake to Quebec.

KING AV
PROVIDENCE RD
THURNE
PARK VALLEY

N
M
CONSERVATION AREA

17
0

NEWCASTLE

CONCESSION RD 3
PORT OF
0.5
Kilometres
CONCESSION ST

1
CONCESSION RD 3

LAMBS RD

BRAGG RD

GOLF COURSE RD
TRAIL
WATERFRONT

MORGANS RD
2
M
N )
( M
N
17

M
N
35/115
42
2

)
(401
GOLF COURSE RD

M
N
BROWNSVILLE
KING AV
2

BROWNSVILLE
MORGANS RD
)
(401

SAMUEL
WILMOT
NATURE AREA
WATERFRONT

N
M2
PORT OF
Samuel Wilmot Nature Area LAKE ONTARIO
NEWCASTLE TRAIL

CONCESSION RD 1
STAPLETON RD

Municipality of Clarington / 905-623-3379 / www.clarington.net

LENGTH & SURFACE: 3.5 km; limestone
ACCESS POINTS: Cobbledick Rd. and Toronto St.
É
77 hectares of stream valley lands and wetlands on the shore of Lake
0 0.5 1 2
Ontario. The Waterfront Trail traverses the property and walking/hiking

NEWTONVILLE
Kilometres
trails provide access to the shoreline, Wilmot Marsh and Wilmot Creek.
www.durhamtrails.ca

Be prepared
Let someone know your location and expected time of return.
Carry a phone card or cell phone. Carry a light pack with
identification, snacks and water.
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14
CONCESSION RD 4

MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON — ORONO

municipality of clarington
ORONO

4
BETHESDA RD
LAMBS RD

CONSERVATION AREA
Sidney Rutherford Trail

CONCESSION RD 3

STEPHEN'S
GULCH
Municipality of Clarington / 905-623-3379 / www.clarington.net
LENGTH & SURFACE: 1 km; limestone PROVIDENCE RD

STE
P
ACCESS POINT: Main St., Orono

H EN
S
The Sidney Rutherford Trail is perfect for a short stroll in the Village

MIL
LR
of Orono. BRAGG RD

D
4 TAUNTON RD

TOMILINSON

BETHESDA RD
E RD
TRAIL
DARLINGTON-CLARKE TOWNLIN BRENT'S 17

42
0 0.25 0.5
LOOP

CONCESSION RD 5
Kilometres

CONCESSION RD 4
14 STE 42 SIDNEY

TAUNTON RD
PH E
NS BUNTING
MIL RUTHERFORD

BUNTING
LR
D TRAIL
STEPHEN'S TRAIL

TRAIL
1
STATIO 35/115

OSMOND
GULCH NS
CONSERVATION AREA T

TRAIL
TOMILINSON
POLLARD RD

TRAIL
CONSERVATION AREA

MAIN ST
CONCESSION RD 4
OSMOND

THURNE PARK

E RD
TRAIL

VALLEY

LOOP
BRENT'S
CONCESSION RD 5

RUTHERFORD
DARLINGTON-CLARKE TOWNLIN
LAMBS RD
RD
SQUAIR LINTON
LIBERTY ST

STATIO
TRAIL

PROVIDENCE RD

BRAGG RD

SIDNEY
TRAIL
TRAIL
LINTON

T NS
POLLARD RD
MAIN ST

17
RD
35/115

SQUAIR
CONCESSION RD 3

Orono Crown Lands CONCESSION RD 4

Orono Crown Lands Trust / 905-983-9785 / www.oronocrownlands.com THURNE PARK

VALLEY
LENGTH & SURFACE: Various; hard granular and earth CONSERVATION AREA

ACCESS POINTS: Ochonski Rd. at Station St. and Concession 5 of Ochonski Rd.
Located just west of the Village of Orono within the Wilmot Creek
watershed, these Crown Lands offer significant aquatic resources. 0 0.25 0.5 1
Trails include Tomilinson, Brent’s Loop, Bunting, Osmond and Linton.
Kilometres
www.durhamtrails.ca

Leave no trace
Leave the trail just as beautiful as you found it. If you bring food
and beverages with you be sure to bring all your garbage back out
with you.
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 OAK RIDGES TRAIL BOUNDARY RD
TOWNSHIP OF SCUGOG

MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON — NORTH WEST

municipality of clarington
BURKETON

CONCESSION RD 10
NORTHWEST

LONG SAULT CONSERVATION AREA

CONCESSION RD 9 M
N20

LIBERTY ST
HAYDON
ENNISKILLEN CONCESSION RD 8

M
N 3

Long Sault Conservation Area ENNISKILLEN

CONSERVATION
Central Lake Ontario Conservation / 905-579-0411 / www.cloca.com
LENGTH & SURFACE: 18 km; earth path ACCESS POINTS: Woodley Rd. and
AREA
M
N
57

TYRONE
Regional Rd. 20. East trail parking located east of main on Regional Rd. 20 CONCESSION RD 7

FEES: Parking is $1 an hour, maximum $4 per day/vehicle

CLEMENS RD

BETHESDA RD
Hilly, forested-covered terrain, Long Sault contains a variety of flora and

MIDDLE RD
HOLT RD
fauna. Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are encouraged in the

OLD SCUGOG RD
winter on designated trails.

Enniskillen Conservation Area SOLINA

CONCESSION RD 6

Central Lake Ontario Conservation / 905-579-0411 / www.cloca.com

SOLINA RD

LENGTH & SURFACE: 3 km; earth paths, boardwalk

ACCESS POINT: Holt Rd., Enniskillen HAMPTON
FEES: $1 per person, group reservation available CONSERVATION
AREA HAMPTON

É
A quiet walk with plenty of nature to view through a mixed and wet cedar
forest. Host to two life-filled ponds, on a sunny day turtles may be seen
TAUNTON RD
M
N 4
M
N14

sun bathing. May 1 to Oct. 15. 0 0.5 1 2

Kilometres
Oak Ridges Trail
Oak Ridges Trail Association / 877-319-0285 / www.orta.on.ca
LENGTH & SURFACE: 70 km throughout Durham; natural, boardwalks and
www.durhamtrails.ca

bridges in wet areas ACCESS POINTS: Trail crosses most north-south roads
in Durham
The Oak Ridges Moraine is a unique geographical formation that stretch- Satisfy your thirst with water
es from the Niagara Escarpment in the Town of Caledon, eastward to the
Trent River watershed, east of Peterborough. The trail extends through a Drink water regularly! It’s a calorie-free way to quench your thirst.
very beautiful section of the Durham Forest main tract and east through
Durham Region, into City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and
Be sure to drink more water in hot weather or when you are very
Peterborough counties.
active. (Source: Canada’s Food Guide)
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É

CONCESSION RD 7

CONCESSION RD 8

TOWNSHIP
SCUGOG
OF

MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON — NORTH EAST

municipality of clarington
NORTH EAST

OAK RIDGES TRAIL

MOSPORT RD

CONSERVATION
LESKARD
AREA
LESKARD
BEST RD

CONCESSION RD 10
CONCESSION RD 8

N
M
20
TOWNSHIP

KIRBY
OF

)
(

) (
(
35/115
SCUGOG

35
0
0.5
Kilometres

) 115
GANARASKA
1

FOREST
N
M9
2
CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES
M
N
BOUNDAR
20

CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES

) (
)
CONCESSION RD 10
115

MOSPORT RD
35

GANARASKA
FOREST

GANARASKA
FOREST

GANARASKA
OAK RIDGES TRAIL

FOREST
CONCESSION RD 8

THE DELL RD
KENDAL

THE DELL RD
)
(
BEST RD
35/115

BOUNDARY RD
LESKARD
CONSERVATION
AREA
TYRONE CONCESSION RD 7 CONCESSION RD 8
LANGSTAFF RD
LESKARD

É KIRBY
M
N 9 KENDAL

0 0.5 1 2

Kilometres

Ganaraska Forest
www.durhamtrails.ca

Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority / 905-885-8173 / www.grca.on.ca

LENGTH & SURFACE: Hundreds of kms; dirt, gravel roads, trails
ACCESS POINTS: Ganaraska Forest Centre, north-east of Kendal Make it a family affair
FEES: Call for fees and operation dates
South-central Ontario’s largest forest totalling 4,200 hectares in size
Take your family with you on your outing. It’s a great way to
provides outdoor recreational opportunities for both motorized and
non-motorized use in designated areas.
spend time together.
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N 1

SCUGOG
township of uxbridge
DAVIS DR

TOWNSHIP OF UXBRIDGE — CENTRAL

CONCESSION 7
CENTRAL

OF
Trans Canada Trail SANDY

M
N
HOOK
MAPLE
Township of Uxbridge / 905-852-9181 / www.town.uxbridge.on.ca BRIDGE
23

TOWNSHIP
LENGTH & SURFACE: 20 km; rail, woodland, meadow, concession roads, urban TRAIL

LAKE RID
ACCESS POINTS: North — Highway 23, urban Uxbridge, Brookdale Rd. Durham

MAIN ST
Forest — Highway 21 and Concession 7, Houston and Concession 7, Glen Major —
QUAKER

GE RD
Houston and Concession 7, Townline and Concession 7, Concession 6 at Timber TRAIL BARTON
Bros. Pit. TRAIL

The trail enters Uxbridge via the abandoned CN Rail Line from Lindsay, M
N
8
BROCK ST
M
N47

traverses the Uxbridge urban area and extends south through Brookdale, SOUTH
the Durham Forest, and finally through the Glen Major Complex to the BALSAM
TRAIL
Uxbridge-Pickering Townline. RE
AC

CONCESSION 6
HS

ST
M
N
EWEN T

Wooden Sticks Trail

O
NT
TRAIL 8

O
R
TO
WOODEN
Township of Uxbridge / 905-852-9181 / www.town.uxbridge.on.ca STICKS
LENGTH & SURFACE: 2 km; paved and natural
ACCESS POINT: Elgin Park Dr.
M
N47

Wooden Sticks Trail provides a varied walking, running, or cycling expe- REGIONAL FOREST
"BROOKDALE TRACT"

rience. It includes a section cut through a dense wooded area, a section TRANS
UXBRIDGE CANADA
through Elgin Park and a part that cuts through and around the Estates COUNTRYSIDE TRAIL
PRESERVE
of Wooden Sticks housing development and its large pond.

South Balsam Trail

REGIONAL
Township of Uxbridge / 905-852-9181 / www.town.uxbridge.on.ca FOREST
WAGG RD

LENGTH & SURFACE: 2.5 km; paved, dirt, grass, boardwalk

ACCESS POINT: Forsythe Dr.
Provides a variety of outdoor experiences, with about half of the trail
winding through forest and newly reforested fields, and about half along
town streets. There are benches for peaceful relaxation, access to a
É
0 0.375 0.75 1.5
pond and a children’s playground. Kilometres

Quaker Trail
Township of Uxbridge / 905-852-9181 / www.town.uxbridge.on.ca
www.durhamtrails.ca

LENGTH & SURFACE: 2.2 km; paved, dirt, grass

ACCESS POINTS: Bolton Dr., Quaker Village Dr.
Winds around the Quaker Village residential area in northwest Uxbridge, Tools to enjoy the trails
passing through some of the most historic areas of the town’s past, with
access to the Uxbridge Historical Centre (museum). Features a pond, Observe the unique and special natural surroundings around
playgrounds and a wide grassy area for picnics and play.
you. Bring along a magnifying glass, binoculars or camera to
explore the many bugs, birds and wildlife you may encounter31
30

along the way.

 township of uxbridge
CENTRAL (Please refer to page 31 for corresponding map)
Starling-sized bird with a thick
Uxbridge Countryside Preserve cone-shaped beak. Male is black
Township of Uxbridge / 905-852-9181 / www.town.uxbridge.on.ca and white with a red throat;
LENGTH & SURFACE: 6 km; dirt, grass
female is brown and white with
ACCESS POINT: Off Brock St. W.
streaked front.
Covers 140 acres of rolling meadowland, woodlands, wetlands and
ponds, and an abundance of flora and fauna. It is situated on the Oak
Ridges Moraine and contains key natural heritage features. Enjoy the art
pedestals, ecological interpretive signs and the spectacular view of the
Township from on top of Observation Hill. Birds in Durham Region
Maple Bridge Trail Durham Region provides a beautiful
Township of Uxbridge / 905-852-9181 / www.town.uxbridge.on.ca backdrop for birding enthusiasts. Be sure
LENGTH & SURFACE: 1.5 km; crushed gravel, dirt
ACCESS POINTS: Oakside Dr. and Centre Rd.
to bring your binoculars and field guide for
an enjoyable bird watching experience,
Sponsored by Mason Homes, Maple Bridge Trail runs along the path of a
and keep your eyes out for Durham’s
stream, through lush woodlands with a number of wooden bridges. It is
a single path, with a crushed stone base and has an easy connection to well-known rose-breasted grosbeak.
the Quaker Trail.

Ewen Trail
Township of Uxbridge / 905-852-9181 / www.town.uxbridge.on.ca
LENGTH & SURFACE: 3.4 km; paved, dirt
ACCESS POINTS: South end of Elgin Pk.
Trail use and noxious weeds
Covers a variety of countryside and urban scenery, including three Education should always be the trail
ponds, a section through Elgin Park, a route through some thickly user’s first defence against vegetation
wooded areas, and a walk along streets containing some of Uxbridge’s
such as poison ivy, oak and/or sumac.
historic homes.
The best way to avoid contact with
Barton Trail these plants is to remain on the trail.
For detailed information regarding
Township of Uxbridge / 905-852-9181 / www.town.uxbridge.on.ca
LENGTH & SURFACE: 2 km; mostly paved with grassy trail around pond noxious weeds, contact your local
ACCESS POINT: Herrema Blvd. municipality.
Circles the Barton Farms community and passes by Herrema Fields with
www.durhamtrails.ca

(Source: Ontario’s Best Trails, 2006. “Trails for All Ontarians Collaborative”)
its playground and covered picnic area, through the residential streets,
along woodland sections and by a pond. The trail connects to the Trans
Canada Trail which runs along a former railway line.
The rhyme “Leaves of three,
let them be” is one good way
to remember what poison ivy
looks like.
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N
M30
OAK RIDGES TRAIL

TOWNSHIP OF UXBRIDGE — EAST DUFFINS HEADWATERS

township of uxbridge
CONCESSION 2

EAST DUFFINS HEADWATERS

GLASGOW
GOODWOOD TRACT
Glen Major – East Duffins Headwaters
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority / 416-661-6600 / www.trca.on.ca
CONCESSION 3
LENGTH & SURFACE: 50 km throughout Durham; earth trail, forest, sand

GOODWOOD
UXBRIDGE PICKERING TOWNLINE
ACCESS POINTS: Concession 7/Sideline 4; Concession 6/Westney Rd. north of

SECORD FOREST
R
REGIONAL FOREST

Uxbridge-Pickering Townline

WAGG RD
WEBB RD
Part of the Duffins Creek Watershed, Glen Major is a beautiful forested

CITY OF PICKERING

N
M47
area with many marked loop trails as well as the Trans Canada Trail.

DURHAM LI

0
CONCESSION 4
This expansive multi-use trail network provides breathtaking vistas and WAGG RD
REGIONAL
FOREST

0.5
natural heritage features.

CLUBLINE TRACT
Kilometres

CONCESSION 7
YORK

CONCESSION 6
1
Walker Woods – East Duffins Headwaters M
N M
N

CORNERS
30

COPPINS
47

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority / 416-661-6600 / www.trca.on.ca

2
BROCK RD COPPINS
M
N

N
M
GOODWOOD

1
LENGTH & SURFACE: 50 km throughout Durham; earth trail, forest, sand CORNERS GOODWOOD RD
21

GOODWOOD RD
ACCESS POINTS: Concession 7; Concession 6 and Albright Rd.

ALLBRIGHT RD

NORTH WALKER
Part of Duffins Creek Watershed stretches from the Oak Ridges Moraine

WOODS
CLUBLINE TRACT NORTH WALKER
WOODS

EAST
to Lake Ontario and covers 28,300 hectares. Walker Woods and North
walk are natural, forested areas with many marked loop trails as well as

N
M
CANADA
REGIONAL FOREST

21
CONCESSION 6

DUFFINS
SECORD FOREST

TRANS
ALLBRIGHT RD "WEST TRACT"
the Oak Ridges and Trans Canada Trails.

TRAIL
OAK RIDGES TRAIL

REGIONAL
M
N

FOREST
REGION OF YORK

REGIONAL FOREST
1

"WEST TRACT"
Oak Ridges Trail

HEADWATERS

CONCESSION 4

BROCK RD
WALKER

WOODS
WALKER
GLEN MAJOR FOREST
GOODWOOD TRACT WOODS
Oak Ridges Trail Association / 877-319-0285 / www.orta.on.ca
GLASGOW
LENGTH & SURFACE: 70 km throughout Durham; natural, boardwalks and TRANS
CONCESSION 7
WEBB RD
AREA
bridges in wet areas CANADA
ACCESS POINTS: Trail crosses most north-south roads in Durham TRAIL

CHALK LAKE RD

REGIONAL FOREST
GLEN MAJOR
CONCESSION 2

CONCESSION 3

"MAIN TRACT"
The Oak Ridges Moraine is a unique geographical formation that EAST

CANADA
DUFFINS HEADWATERS AR

TRANS
TRAIL
stretches from the Niagara Escarpment in the Town of Caledon, eastward
to the Trent River watershed, east of Peterborough. The Moraine passes
É LAKE RIDGE RD UXBRIDGE PICKERING TOWNLINE

N
M
through some of the most beautiful countryside in southern Ontario, as

23
TOWNSHIP OF SCUGOG
CITY OF PICKERING
well as some built-up areas. 0 0.5 1 2

Goodwood Tract Kilometres

LENGTH & SURFACE: 3 km; all natural, forested with some road crossings
ACCESS POINTS: Concession 2 and 3
Durham Regional Forest
www.durhamtrails.ca

Secord Forest
LENGTH & SURFACE: 5 km; all natural, forested with some road crossings
ACCESS POINTS: Second Rd., Concession 4 south of Goodwood
Clubline Tract
LENGTH & SURFACE: 2 km; all natural, forested with some road crossings
ACCESS POINTS: Concession 4, Brock Rd. south of Coppins Corners
34
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority / 905-895-1281 / www.lsrca.on.ca
LENGTH & SURFACE: Over 40 km; gravel and sand, double and single track trails
ACCESS POINT: Main Tract, 3789 Concession 7 south of Durham Rd. #21
The Durham Regional Forest consists of 596 hectares on six properties,
located south of the Town of Uxbridge. The area is comprised of plantation
forests established over 70 years ago, as well as mixed hardwood areas. The
main tract encompasses a 363 hectare area that is located at the top of the
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mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding.
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TOWNSHIP OF BROCK — BEAVERTON

township of brock

LAKE SIMCOE
BEAVERTON

WALK
KIRK'S
LION'S
LOOP
OS
BO
R NE

0
ST THORAH CONCESSION RD 7

BEAVERTON
0.25

DAM
M
N 23

Kilometres

0.5

THORAH CONCESSION RD 5
RD
A
KIRK'S AR
M
LAKE SIMCOE
WALK

1
Kirk’s Walk

M
AR
LION'S

SI

A
M

RD
LOOP

CO
Township of Brock / 705-432-2355 / www.townshipofbrock.ca

E
ST

N
M
BEAVERTON
LENGTH & SURFACE: 300 m; cement, gravel

23
DAM MAIN ST

ACCESS POINT: Beaverton Harbour

MAIN ST

THORAH CONCESSION RD 7
Kirk’s Walk is located in Beaverton Harbour Park approximately 1,000

N
M
feet on pier. Washrooms and parking are available. The trail is comprised
15
of gravel and cement on the pier portion.
SI
Lion’s Loop M CO
E
ST

Township of Brock / 705-432-2355 / www.townshipofbrock.ca

LENGTH & SURFACE: 900 m; gravel
M
N
ST
NE
15
ACCESS POINT: Beaverton Fairgrounds BO
R

12/48
)
(
É
OS

Trail is a loop approximately 900 feet in length. It is compacted THORAH CONCESSION RD 5

limestone and can be utilized by wheelchairs. Trail links to Beaverton

0 0.25 0.5 1
Harbour. A great place to exercise and enjoy Lake Simcoe.
Kilometres
www.durhamtrails.ca

Cycling/in-line skating safety

Wear CSA approved safety equipment appropriate to the activity
including: helmets, wrist guards, knee/elbow pads.
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N 23
MACLEOD PARK
NATURE TRAIL
WILFRID
M
N12

townships of brock & scugog

TOWNSHIPS OF BROCK & SCUGOG

)
( 12

REGION
BEAVER
RIVER
M
N2

BEAVER
WETLANDS RIVER
OF TRAIL WETLAND 2

YORK

)
(7
MANILLA

UDORA

M
N

CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES

1

M
N
BEAVER
10 RIVER
WETLAND 3

RDE
IDG
ER
LEASKDALE
M
N

LAK
13

M
N )
(

CONCESSION 7
23
7/12 SONYA

TOWNSHIP OF UXBRIDGE
Beaver River Wetland Conservation Area and Trail TOWNSHIP OF BROCK BROCK CONCESSION RD 1

TOWNSHIP OF SCUGOG
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority / 905-895-1281 / www.lsrca.on.ca
LENGTH & SURFACE: 17 km; gravel ACCESS POINTS: Blackwater, Brock M
N 6
SAINTFIELD RD
SEAGRAVE
Concessions 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, Highway 7
An abandoned railway line that has been transformed into a scenic M
N
11

trail that cuts through the Beaver River wetland from Blackwater to M
N 1 SCUGOG LINE 12

Cannington. DAVIS DR
GREENBANK
SANDY
MacLeod Park Nature Trail HOOK NONQUON
PROVINCIAL

M
N
WILDLIFE AREA

M
N
47
Cannington Horticultural Society / www.geocities.com/cannhort.ca 2
LENGTH & SURFACE: 2.5 km; woodchips and natural surface
ACCESS POINT: MacLeod Pk.
M
N

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Be sun safe
Use a sunscreen with a SPF of at least 15 on exposed skin.
Being sun safe year round will help prevent skin cancer.
For more information visit www.durham.ca/sunsafety
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LENGTH & SURFACE: 2 km; paving stones, limestone, grass

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ACCESS POINTS: Greenway Blvd., Union St.

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Durham East Cross Forest Conservation Area is a 1,134 acre natural area Kilometres

located on the Oak Ridges Moraine, a significant landform that protects

the quality and volume of groundwater available in this region. During
your visit, you will find a mosaic of ecosystems, including meadows,
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forests, plantations, and remnants of prairies and sand dunes.

Have you tried Geocaching?
Geocaching is an outdoor treasure-hunting game where adventurers
use a GPS to hide and seek treasure containers called geocaches.
Simply enter the coordinates for a cache into the GPS and you
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will find your treasure. For more information visit www.geocaching.com
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TOWNLINE RD
LENGTH & SURFACE: 70 km throughout Durham; natural, boardwalks and
bridges in wet areas

TOWN OF WHITBY
ACCESS POINTS: Trail crosses most north-south roads in Durham
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FEES: Admission fee for Maple Syrup Festival only 0 0.5 1 2

Open mid-March to Thanksgiving, Purple Woods is located on the Oak Kilometres

Ridges Moraine with a wonderful southern view. The site of the Authority’s
annual maple Syrup Festival in mid-March. Discover how syrup is made
from early native methods to the modern methods of today.
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Crow’s Pass Trail – Crow’s Pass Conservation Area Cope With Cravings
Central Lake Ontario Conservation / 905-579-0411 / www.cloca.com
LENGTH & SURFACE: 2.2 km looping; forest floor ACCESS POINTS: N/A
Open May 1 to Thanksgiving, Crow’s Pass C.A. contains a section of the Even a brisk 5 minute walk can help to reduce or get rid of
Oak Ridges Moraine Trail. Please note: A section of Middle March Road cigarette cravings as well as double the amount of time before the
is designated as unimproved road allowance. Caution: watch for golfers next craving.
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where a golf fairway crosses the road allowance.
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&
RIDE

DRT’s Bike & Ride . . .

combining environmentally
friendly transportation
alternatives . . . cycling and
DRT’s Conventional Route
Service

With a bike rack on every bus,

it’s never been easier for cyclists
to travel around Durham Region
and beyond on other connecting
transit services

Explore our Trails There is no additional fare for

transporting your bike
Open year round, the Conservation Authorities within the
The bike rack is simple to use ...
Region of Durham host over 300 kms of trails for your enjoyment. for instructional video visit
Pick between a leisurely stroll, cross-country skiing or a www.durhamregiontransit.com
challenging mountain bike ride to name a few. Whatever you
choose, remember to bring your camera!
More information is available online:

www.cloca.com www.grca.on.ca www.kawarthaconservation.com

Funded by the
Metrolinx BikeLinx initiative.
For more information about their
www.lsrca.on.ca www.trca.on.ca community initiatives visit www.metrolinx.com

Discover your local conservation area today! www.durhamregiontransit.com 1-866-247-0055

Enjoy Durham’s trails
en route to your work
or transit stop.
Smart Commute Durham also
Acknowledgements: This Guide was produced by the Region of Durham
offers a ride-matching website for and Durham Lives with graphic design by Lucky Cat Design and input
from the Durham Trails Coordinating Committee. Photographs donated
carpooling at www.carpoolzone.ca. by various tourism partners and the Region of Durham. All information
contained in this publication is believed to be accurate and complete
at the time of printing. Since much of this information is subject to change, we
assume no liability for any damages or loss arising from errors, omissions or
information given in any of the listings included in this publication.
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