Forest Services is responsible for managing approximately 2,225 hectares (5,500 acres) of mainly forested land, known as the Northumberland County Forest.
The County Forest offers residents and visitors a place to appreciate plants and wildlife while preserving our ecosystems and providing many ecological benefits to Northumberland County.
Trails and recreation
The Northumberland County Forest provides many recreational trail opportunities. Click on an icon below to access information, maps and etiquette related to the different trail uses.
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Select the type of recreation you are looking to do in the Forest from the options below to see which trails would be best for your adventure! Each recreation page includes links to trail brochures, parking information and more.
The County Forest has over 118 km of trails with over 100,000 visitors per year.
The trail network includes approximately:
- 36 km of non-motorized double-track trails and 6 km of non-motorized single-track trails
- 47 km of motorized double-track trails and roads and 7 km of motorized single-track trails
- 15 km of hiking only trails
- 5 km of universal trails
What we do
Forest Services manages annual timber harvesting in the forest, as well as invasive species, weed and forest conservation (tree) by-law enforcement.
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