08 Waterfront Trail 15 The Northumberland portion of this 350km trail begins at Victoria St. S and Rideout St. in downtown Port Hope east along the north shore of Lake Ontario mainly on County and side roads. A map is recommended and is available online at www.waterfronttrust.com 416.943.8080 09 Nawautin Nature Sanctuary and Wetland This 5.31 hectare sanctuary shelters a wide variety of wildlife including deer, fox, beaver, rabbits and birds. Discover a small covered bridge, several ponds, waterfront parks and a pebbly beach that slopes gradually to Lake Ontario. Accessible from the Estate of Nawautin Shores, Lakeshore Road, south of Grafton 905.349.2822 10 Lime Kiln Trail This .5km cedar-lined trail is located off of Cty Rd 45 on Community Centre Rd. Drive 1.1 km to the trail sign. The trail opens up to a dead end road leading to Cty Rd 45. Cross the road beyond the gate for a hike down to Ball’s Mill Conservation area. The trail ends at Harwood Road. 905.342.2810 11 Northumberland County Forest This large, scenic municipal forest, containing a wide variety of ecosystems, has over 40 km of unmaintained trails, suited for year round use. Cross country skiing trails are found in the western portion of the forest (turn west from Beagle Club Road and Cty Rd 45 to find the parking lot). OFSC passes are required on snowmobile trails. It is recommended any motorized use be done with respect to other users and with proper insurance and safety gear. Please remain on the trails to avoid poison ivy and to maintain the forest’s ecological integrity. 866.401.3278 12 Peter’s Woods Provincial Nature Reserve 905.373.5015 Willow Beach Field Naturalists Russ’ Creek Trail This forested 5km hike is located 1km south of Cty Rd 29 on Covert Hill Rd. Begin your hike at Russ’ Creek Road. The trail winds through an area of natural and scientific interest which was a farming community in the mid 1800s now home to a remnant tall grass prairie ecosystem containing provincially rare wildflowers, shrubs, trees and grasses as well as the animals and insects that depend on these species for survival. Where the trail forks .5km after crossing Dunbar Rd, keep to your left. The trail passes under a hydro corridor and ends across from the Day Rd sign at Cty Rd 22. 14 Millennium Trail 18 The Northumberland portion of this trail spans from Hastings southeast to Hoard’s Station (just east of Campbellford) taking you through 22km of marshland, meadows, hayfields and some shade trees. You’ll be travelling on an abandoned rail line with 1” - 2” gravel. At the halfway point in Campbellford there is a deviation from the trail which will take you on some back roads, a steep hill, Rotary trail along the Trent River and over the Ranney Falls Suspension Bridge. A topographical map is recommended and is free by calling Northumberland Tourism. 866.401.EAST (3278) This special area represents the sole-surviving Oak Ridges Moraine “old growth” forest in Ontario. A .8 km trail passes through an open field and circles the maple-beech forest. Accessible from McDonald Road north of the village of Centreton. 13 Trans Canada Trail 16 Located on the shore of the Trent River in Trent Hills, this 200 hectare park offers several trails and a lookout towards picturesque Ranney Falls. The 91 metre Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge is a grand feature of the Park. It suspends 9 metres above the gorge connecting the 5km granular Rotary Trail (along the banks of the Trent Canal) to Ferris Park. Accessible from County Rd 8 south of Campbellford. 705.653.1900 17 This area has 12 km of trails suited to hikers of all ages. This diverse natural area supports a wide variety of ecological communities including a cold water stream, prairie remnants, a provincially significant wetland, oak savannah and mature mixed forest. Accessible from exit 509 at Hwy 401. Travel north on Cty Rd 30 and at Orland, turn west onto Goodrich Rd and travel for 2km. 19 There are 6 kms of trails that meander through open meadows and woodlands. Tackle a more challenging route with an excellent view of the surrounding countryside as you’re perched on top of a drumlin. Further trail development is currently underway. Accessible from County Rd 30 just south of Campbellford. 613.394.4829 Lower Trent Conservation Area Brighton Provincial Wildlife Area This 392 hectare section of Crown land offers multi-use trails passing forests, grasslands, streams and a 5 acre pond that provides excellent habitat for a variety of wildlife. Accessible from County Rd 26 approximately 3 km north beyond Hwy 401 to Carman Road. East on Carman and a right on Coltman Road. Drive 2 km to a large parking lot on your right. 613.475.0670 www.friendsofferris.ca Seymour Conservation Area How to find us 613.394.4829 www.tctrail.ca Ferris Provincial Park Goodrich-Loomis Conservation Area 20 Proctor Park Conservation Area This area offers a 2.5 km marked hiking trail that weaves its way through mixed forest and rolling hills. Accessible from the north side of the ProctorSimpson Barn Theatre, Cty Rd 30 just north of the town of Brighton. Additional brochures from Northumberland Tourism Travel Guide Especially for Kids Driving Tours Farm Tours Sports Fishing Map Golfing Accommodations Snowmobiling Northumberland Forest Gardens of Northumberland County Road Map ($5.00) List of Hiking Clubs in Northumberland PRINTED ON FSC CERTIFIED PAPER (Forest Stewardship Council) 613.394.4829 21 Presqu’ile Provincial Park Meandering along one of Warkworth’s most lovely features, the Mill Creek, this 2.6km wheelchair accessible trail offers a panoramic picture of the surrounding tree-covered drumlins, forests, uplands and valleys. Accessible from the bridge on Main Street in Warkworth just off County Rd 29. This popular park along the north shore of Lake Ontario offers several flat trails. Presqu’ile shelters one of the most important wetlands in the province and its position under a major flyway makes it especially popular with birds and birdwatchers. Accessible from Cty Rd 2 about 4 km south of the town of Brighton. 705.653.1900 613.475.4324 www.friendsofpresquile.on.ca Cobourg, ON, Canada Tel: 866.401.EAST (3278) or 905.372.3329 x 2257 www.northumberlandtourism.com [email protected] ! P ! P ! P ! P ! P ! P Legend River or Lake Keene 31 Carr's Marsh Æ c k 401 Ontario 2 ! P / ! P !9 ( / 25 401 / Grafton ) " Ontario ! P Wicklow Haldimand 21 497 2 ep or t Cr . Lakeport P! ! P Æ c 2 . Cr ! P ONTARIO 5 10 15 20 02 30 ! ( Creek 41 e Bi 19 ! ( 509 " ) 30 Little Lake C 401 Ontario r. 20 ! ( Salem Smithfield Æ c Brighton Colborne ! P Presqu'ile Provincial Park Cr . Smithfield 64 Presqu'ile Bay Wellers Bay ! P Presqu'ile Point 25 Kilometres The Northumberland portion of this trail is accessible at Northumberland’s western boundary Cold Springs Camp Road which is off County Rd 9. Proceed north to the 10th Line for roadside parking. Follow the white blazes painted on tree trunks as you walk through the Ganaraska Forest. Blazes appear on utility poles and posts along the 15km portion from Bewdley to Gore’s Landing. This portion mainly follows side and unmaintained roads. A map is recommended. 03 ! P 2 Gosport !21 ( Oak Ridges Trail 877.319.0285 / Proctor Park ! P 31 ! P 26 HiltonP! Popham Bay LAKE Percy Boom Orland P! Cold 18 05 Copyright. Northumberland County, 2007. Welcome to our trails. All trails listed are identified on the map by their corresponding numbers. The legend below identifies the experience each trail has to offer. hiking picnic shelter benches biking roller blading map available skiing horseback riding wheelchair accessible snowshoeing washrooms user fees may apply www.orta.on.ca Ganaraska Hiking Trail This 500km route starts in Port Hope and joins with the Bruce Trail near Glen Huron. The southern end of the trail is located at the large boulder opposite the Port Hope Town Hall on the west bank of the Ganaraska River. The trail heads north on the west bank of the river. Expect to encounter a variety of terrain including rolling and rocky sections. A map is recommended. 888.767.8467 www.ganaraska-hiking-trail.ca Majestic Hills Trail This 1.5km trail passes through groves of sumac, pines, and maple trees. It crosses a valley with a sandy creek. A steep climb to the top of the other side of the valley allows you a commanding view of farm fields and Lake Ontario. The trail, north of Cty Rd 74, begins on an unassumed road allowance across from the Hamilton Township Office parking lot on Cty Rd 18. 905.885.8173 or 905.797.2721 (Forest Centre) www.grca.on.ca y ! P Br Dundonald Vernonville a rw t-S e ver n Wa te ! P 27 GoodrichLoomis ! P r. lt C Tre n BRIGHTON CRAMAHE ! P 8 CodringtonP! 25 k Cobourg Barnum House 487 ) " yC r. 23 ! P 29 r Cobourg 474 ) " / / / Bu t le 2 472 ! P MorganstonP! Castleton Ganaraska Forest This 4,000 hectare, multi-use area offers yearround recreational opportunities and has over 300 kms of trails passing through sandy, rolling terrain typical of the Oak Ridges Moraine. Nature study, photography and orienteering are popular activities in the forest. There are many access points, but many activities begin at the Ganaraska Forest Centre on Cold Springs Camp Road north of Ganaraska Cty Rd 9 near Kendal. Managed by the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Myersburg k y Cr. ) " 45 17 ! ( 25 La 0 Æ c / ree Warkworth Warkworth 13 ! ( Peter's Woods Provincial Park ALNWICK/HALDIMAND Cr. Ontario ! P Cr ee 401 µ 2.5 Co 29 ! P 10 Baltimore ! ( Ferris Provincial Park Seymour ! P dd 28 / Port Hope ! P 18 25 Centreton r. 70 464 74 Dartford 14 ! ( r Bu ! Campbellford ! P TRENT HILLS Per cy C reek Mill C Ball's Mill Ba rn 25 ! P 22 eC us 2 ) " / / ! P Ho Ontario !6 ( !7 ( Æ ( c !8 Hope ! P y um 461 22 !5 Camborne ( Precious CornersP! Forest c a s P oi nt a Creek Dale P! 18 bo a k Sylvan Glen 74 Port ) " ok bourg Bro k ras in rita River HAMILTON 24 Alderville 12 ! ( 11 ! ( Northumberland Cold Springs a Hal f w r. yC nle RylstoneP 16 ! ( . Cr Fenella 9 15 Co na Ga 28 ! P 45 ! P 10 k as ar tB 456 ) " 401 Cr eek !3 ( th r Po an 9 Lu N or Welcome P! 2 9 Plainvil le 9 Garden Campbellcroft Hill P! Perrytown PORT HOPE ! Osaca P G 65 Rice Lake e Cree Gag Richardson's Lookoout !4 ( u rg Br ook Bewdley ! P ! P ! P ! P 18 45 Chidley Cr. Garden Hill Harwood Gores LandingP! Æ c 30 ! P 01 r 38 45 RoseneathP! 18 r w ood C r e ek 9 28 10 e Ric 2 Long Island !1 Ganaraska Forest ( !2 ( Elizabethville ! P Bailieboro Ha ! P ke La White Island ve 25 Salem Hiawatha I.R. 37 Shelt er Valle Tourist Information Centre w 30 35 East Sugar Island Major Road Conservation Area 5 ! P 15 ! ( ! P rway Wate vern Braithwaite Cr . ! P Mathers Corners Se nt Tre o Cr i eR 50 Hastings 2 ! P Trans Canada Trail Apple Driving Route (brochure available) Highway 401 c Æ Villiers ! P ! P Sa Forest Cr. Waterfront Trail Healey Falls P! ! P wa y / Ganaraska Hiking Trail Oak Ridges Trail Stanwood ! P First Nation Community Town or Village Golf Course (brochure available) Provincial Park P ! ak a Trail Entry Point Grafton 1 ! ( Trent River ! P 04 Rice Lake Conservation Area This easy 2.2km double-looped trail starts to the right of the parking lot winding back from Rice Lake with a scenic view. Leading into Bewdley from the east at County Rd 9 is Cavan Road with the conservation area on the north side. 905.885.8173 06 Ganaraska Millennium Trail A relatively level 2.4km looped trail along the Ganaraska River. After walking over the marsh boardwalk halfway along the trail, there is quite a steep slope up the eastern portion of the trail with gentle slopes heading back to the trail head. Various demonstration sites are designed to show landowners how to protect and enhance their properties through conservation techniques. The trail begins at the Ganaraska Conservation Authority offices on the northwest corner of Hwy 401 and County Rd 28 (across from Tim Horton’s). 905.885.8173 07 Spartan Ravine Walkway This network of trails begins on Jocelyn Street west of Crossley Drive (look for trailhead on south side) and connects with the Ganaraska Trail (to the north). For a time, breweries seeking a steady source of fresh water located along the ravine. The first of these, the Ambrose and Winslow Brewery, was built in the 1800s and burned to the ground in the 1970s. 888.767.8467
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