County of Simcoe: winter trails near Barrie
County of Simcoe manages 34.3 km of cross-country ski trail, 39.3 km of snowshoe trail and 39.3 km open to snowmobiles in the Ontario Trail Network, across 2 named trails. The trails lie around Barrie.
Trail conditions and fees: www.simcoe.ca
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Trails
| Trail | Length | Winter use | Also open to |
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North Simcoe Rail Trail The North Simcoe Railtrail follows the route of the North Simcoe Railway, which was built in 1878 and primarily served the lumber business on Georgian Bay. The trail now offers stunning views over the Minesing Swamp and the Mayer's Marsh, both excell |
34.3 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeingSnowmobiling | Hiking or Walking, Cycling, Equestrian |
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Ramara Trail The hiking trail starts in the south at the historic fish weirs that were built by the Mnjikaning First Nation people. “Mnjikaning” is an Ojibway word meaning “the place of the fish fence.” The trail follows the abandoned CN rail line through pastora |
5 km | SnowshoeingSnowmobiling | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
"Winter use" is what County of Simcoe 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.
- Rainbow Family Holiday Park — Minesing, 5 km
- Barrie KOA Campground — Springwater, 6 km
- To Jos Christian Family Campground — Elmvale, 11 km
- Wasaga Pines Cottage & RV Resort – Parkbridge — Elmvale, 13 km
- Holiday Park – Daiva RV Resorts — Wasaga Beach, 18 km
- Georgian Bay Park — Tiny, 19 km
Other trail networks within 60 km
Source: Ontario Trail Network trail segments, Land Information Ontario (Open Government Licence – Ontario), updated November 2023. Trail names, uses and descriptions are as supplied by County of Simcoe to the network.