City of Markham: winter trails near Toronto
City of Markham manages 34.9 km of cross-country ski trail and 26.4 km of snowshoe trail in the Ontario Trail Network, across 3 named trails. The trails lie around Toronto.
Trail conditions and fees: www.markham.ca
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Trails
| Trail | Length | Winter use | Also open to |
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Unionville Valleylands Trail This trail system is located with the heart of Unionville. The majority of the trail is relatively flat and well-maintained. It is a very popular, easy, and shaded trail around a serene wetland and pond, which makes it a great area to watch seasonal |
23.1 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Rouge Valley Trail Relatively flat, well-maintained, and mostly paved with fine gravel sections. This path follows the Rouge River, which passes through the heart of Unionville and ends at the Milne Dam Conservation Park. Open year-round. The trail is suitable for bird |
11.8 km | Cross-country skiing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Huntington Park Trail This paved out-and-back trail with a couple small loops near its centre is a popular bike path and is ideal for hiking or walking. Some sections are suitable for snowshoeing in winter. The trail travels through a few open areas but mostly follows a m |
3.3 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
"Winter use" is what City of Markham permits on the trail, not a grooming report: check the organization before you go. Lengths are from the Ontario Trail Network.
Surveyed lakes within 25 km
Campgrounds within 40 km
Most private campgrounds close for winter; call ahead. Winter camping on Crown land is covered in our winter camping guide.
- Cedar Beach Resort — Stouffville, 19 km
- Grangeways RV Park & Family Campground — Sandford, 31 km
- Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park — East Gwillimbury, 32 km
Other trail networks within 60 km
Source: Ontario Trail Network trail segments, Land Information Ontario (Open Government Licence – Ontario), updated September 2024. Trail names, uses and descriptions are as supplied by City of Markham to the network.