Earl Rowe Provincial Park: winter trails near Barrie
Earl Rowe Provincial Park manages 13 km of snowshoe trail in the Ontario Trail Network, across 3 named trails. The trails lie around Barrie.
Trail conditions and fees: www.ontarioparks.com
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Trails
| Trail | Length | Winter use | Also open to |
|---|---|---|---|
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Rainbow Run Trail This trail is a loop that encompasses the entire trail system around Earl Rowe. This shared-use trail allows for walking or biking to the pool, park store, Resource Centre or your favourite fishing spot. A portion of this trail includes a moderate in |
11 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling, Paddling |
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Resource Trail Follow this easy trail and learn about the great natural resources at Earl Rowe. |
1.5 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling, Paddling |
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Little Trail Designed for a quick, easy walk through the woods from Westbeach to the main road, the Little Trail will bring you out by our fish ladder and dam. |
0.5 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling, Paddling |
"Winter use" is what Earl Rowe Provincial Park 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.
- Egans Campground Inc — Loretto, 6 km
- Nicolston Dam — Alliston, 8 km
- Primrose Park — Mono, 20 km
- Blue Sky RV Resort — Melancthon, 33 km
- Rainbow Family Holiday Park — Minesing, 37 km
- Gateway Camping – Daiva RV Resorts — Wasaga Beach, 40 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 Earl Rowe Provincial Park to the network.