Hiking
There are over 45 km of hiking trails in the Northumberland County Forest including the eastern connection of the Oak Ridges Hiking Trail. The trails explore the rolling terrain and visit areas of forest, wetland, sand barren, woodland, savannah and tallgrass prairie.
Beagle Club Trails
The Beagle Club Trails range from 1 km to 14 km. The Heritage Trail at the Beagle Club Trailhead is a 1 km long accessible trail.
Winter use: Please note from December 1 to March 31, the Beagle Club Trails are open for skiing only. Hiking trails including Carstairs, Woodland and Oak Ridges remain open to non-skiers in the winter.
View the Beagle Club Trail Brochure
Carstairs Universal Trail
1178 Bowmanton Road, Roseneath
The Carstairs Universal Trail is 3.2 km overall, with four possible loops – the smallest being 750 m and the longest being 2.2 km. The grades are gentle and the tread is over 2 m wide. There are also over 40 interpretive signs that describe rare trees in Ontario.
View the Carstairs Trails Brochure
Woodland Trails
7363 County Road 45, Roseneath
The Woodland Trails parking and trailhead is located on the east side of County Road 45, across from Woodland Road.
The Woodland Purple Finch (3 km), Black Oak (7.5 km) and Sweet Fern (9 km) loops share some common trail. Users can choose to go right or left at the first split and will find signage for the loops in either direction. Be sure to check out the scenic hike to Lookout Mountain.
View the Woodland Trails Brochure
Oak Ridges Trail
6653 County Road 45, Baltimore
Parking for the Oak Ridges Trail is located at Morris Road and County Road 45. From this trailhead, users can head west or east (approximately 8.5 km either way).
Information about the Oak Ridges Trail is available in the Woodland Trails Brochure.
Hiking clubs
Several hiking clubs are active in the area including: