County of Lanark: winter trails near Perth
County of Lanark manages 105.7 km of cross-country ski trail, 299 km of snowshoe trail and 296 km open to snowmobiles in the Ontario Trail Network, across 3 named trails. The trails lie around Perth.
Trail conditions and fees: www.lanarkcounty.ca
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Trails
| Trail | Length | Winter use | Also open to |
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Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail Rail Trail Conversion - The Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail is a multi-use corridor that stretches from near Smiths Falls to just shy of Mattawa, passing through Lanark County, Renfrew County (where it is also known as the Algonquin Trail) and Papin |
296 km | SnowshoeingSnowmobiling | Hiking or Walking, Cycling, Equestrian, All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) |
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Lanark Link This 105.7 km section joins the Cataraqui and Glen Tay to Blairton Station trails to make for a scenic journey for multi-users in all seasons. In Lanark County it takes you through the historic communities of Carleton Place, Almonte, Lanark, Perth an |
105.7 km | Cross-country skiing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling, Equestrian |
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Baird Trail This self-guided tour encompasses a variety of woodland types and a beaver meadown in a 0.8 km loop. Interpretive panels point our salient features along the route. The trail starts in the parking lot. In 1837, a pioneer family settled here. Initiall |
3 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
"Winter use" is what County of Lanark 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.
- Mississippi Lake Seasonal Resort — Carleton Place, 2 km
- Mal’s Camping — Lanark, 18 km
- Moonlight Bay on Otter Lake Campground — Smiths Falls, 29 km
- Bayview Lodge — White Lake, 31 km
- Paul’s Creek Camping Ltd. — McDonalds Corners, 38 km
Other trail networks within 60 km
Source: Ontario Trail Network trail segments, Land Information Ontario (Open Government Licence – Ontario), updated December 2023. Trail names, uses and descriptions are as supplied by County of Lanark to the network.