Conservation Sudbury: winter trails near Sudbury
Conservation Sudbury manages 20.9 km of cross-country ski trail and 28.1 km of snowshoe trail in the Ontario Trail Network, across 11 named trails. The trails lie around Sudbury.
Trail conditions and fees: www.conservationsudbury.ca
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Cross-country skiing
Snowshoeing
Trails
| Trail | Length | Winter use | Also open to |
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Lake Laurentian Loop The Lake Laurentian Conservation Area Trails entrance is located off of S Bay Rd on the right side, before entering the BioSki Cross-Country Club. A Rainbow Routes trail marker sign is visible from the road. Free parking is available at the BioSki Cl |
10 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Beaver Pond Loop Access this trail from either the BioSki oarking lot or the Moonlight Beach Trail. In winter it is dedicated to snowshoeing. In summer it is open for hiking. The highest point has a wooden platform with a scenic view over the wetland. |
3 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
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Point Trails Point Trails is part of the Lake Laurentian Conservation Area Trails. The Lake Laurentian Conservation Area Trail entrance is located off of S Bay Rd on the right side, before entering the BioSki Cross-Country Club. A Rainbow Routes trail marker sign |
3 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Mount Ramsey Trail Access this trail from the Beaver Pond Loop for hiking or snowshoeing. This trail features a short cut and the two highest points offer scenic views: one to the north over Ramsey Lake and the other offering a 360 degree view of the conservation area. |
2.5 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
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Wall Loop Wall Loop is part of the Lake Laurentian Conservation Area Trails. The Lake Laurentian Conservation Area Trail entrance is located off of S Bay Rd on the right side, before entering the BioSki Cross-Country Club. A Rainbow Routes trail marker sign is |
1.8 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Perch Lake Trail Accessed via the Moonlight Beach Trail, this trail ends with a beautiful view of Perch Lake- a great spot to take a break before doubling back. |
1.7 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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The Extension Loop The Extension Loop is part of the Lake Laurentian Conservation Area Trails. The Lake Laurentian Conservation Area Trail entrance is located off of S Bay Rd on the right side, before entering the BioSki Cross-Country Club. A Rainbow Routes trail marke |
1.6 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Lake Laurentian Loop Connection Lake Laurentian Loop Connection is part of the Lake Laurentian Conservation Area Trails. The Lake Laurentian Conservation Area Trail entrance is located off of S Bay Rd on the right side, before entering the BioSki Cross-Country Club. A Rainbow Route |
1.4 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Thibault Trail Thibault Trail is part of the Lake Laurentian Conservation Area Trails. The Lake Laurentian Conservation Area Trail entrance is located off of S Bay Rd on the right side, before entering the BioSki Cross-Country Club. A Rainbow Routes trail marker si |
1.3 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Chickadee Loop This lovely loop leaves from either side of the Nature Chalet. Enjoy both the shoers of Lake Laurentian with a viewing deck as well as mixed deciduous and coniferous forest along the way. |
1.2 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Red Winged Blackbird Trail Red Winged Blackbird Trail is part of the Lake Laurentian Conservation Area Trails. The Lake Laurentian Conservation Area Trail entrance is located off of S Bay Rd on the right side, before entering the BioSki Cross-Country Club. A Rainbow Routes tra |
0.6 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
"Winter use" is what Conservation Sudbury permits on the trail, not a grooming report: check the organization before you go. Lengths are from the Ontario Trail Network.
Campgrounds within 40 km
Most private campgrounds close for winter; call ahead. Winter camping on Crown land is covered in our winter camping guide.
- Mine Mill 598 Campground — Sudbury, 4 km
- Carol’s Campsite — Sudbury, 4 km
- Avalon Eco Resort — Killarney, 40 km
Other trail networks within 60 km
Source: Ontario Trail Network trail segments, Land Information Ontario (Open Government Licence – Ontario), updated September 2023. Trail names, uses and descriptions are as supplied by Conservation Sudbury to the network.