Ganaraska Hiking Trail

The trail starts in Port Hope, on the north shore of Lake Ontario and after more than 400 kilometres connects with the Bruce Trail near Glen Huron.

In Port Hope, the Ganaraska Hiking Trail connects with the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail. In the Ganaraska Forest, the trail crosses the Oak Ridges (hiking) Trail.

In the hills of Oro Township, between Barrie and Orillia, a branch trail veers off to Midland and then turns south, through Wasaga Beach, to rejoin the main trail just east of Glen Huron (the link between the Midland section and the Wasaga section is not yet complete).

Including some branch trails, the total length of the trail is in excess of 500 kilometres.

For more information on trails or to view a trail video by activity please go to the OTC Youtube Channel

Ontario Trails do not own or manage any trails. Check with the identified manager before using this trail. Do not trespass, allowed uses only.

For more information on the great sport of snowshoeing please see our partner Snowshoe Canada

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Upcoming Events

• Copeland Forest Hikes: 2022-04-11 - 2022-10-31
  Be part of this exciting initiative to promote healthy active lifestyles, healthy economies and opportunities to explore Ontario’s wonderful trails.
• McGee Creek Walk: 2022-04-15 - 2022-12-15
  Most Sundays Call Lou 1st to verify timing, 705-438-1324
• Hike the Ganaraska: 2022-04-12 - 2022-10-12
  Be part of this exciting initiative to promote healthy active lifestyles, healthy economies and opportunities to explore Ontario’s wonderful trails.
• Hike the Ganaraska - Snowshoeing: 2022-12-01 - 2023-03-31
  Be part of this exciting initiative to promote healthy active lifestyles, healthy economies and opportunities to explore Ontario’s wonderful trails. Weather and conditions permitting.
• Explore the Ganaraska Trail: 2022-06-15 - 2022-12-15
  Enjoy a 12km hike exploring the railway bed, hills and unmaintained roads between the fourth and seventh lines of Hope Township
• Hike the Hog's Back - Make Your Trail Event: 2022-04-16 - 2022-12-16
  10k hike with the Kawartha and Pine Ridge Club from km 53.4 to 63.3 of the Ganaraska Trail
• Ganaraska Hiking Club - Cycling Events: 2022-05-26 - 2022-05-26
  Join the ganaraska Hiking Club and do some great biking.

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