Essex Region Conservation Authority: winter trails near Windsor
Essex Region Conservation Authority manages 75.7 km of cross-country ski trail and 43.2 km of snowshoe trail in the Ontario Trail Network, across 5 named trails. The trails lie around Windsor.
Trail conditions and fees: essexregionconservation.ca
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Cross-country skiing
Snowshoeing
Trails
| Trail | Length | Winter use | Also open to |
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Chrysler Canada Greenway The 50 kms Chrysler Canada Greenway is one of Canada's most beautiful trails for hiking, biking, running, birding and cross country skiing, and in some areas, horseback riding. Located in the Essex Region, the Greenway joins 25 otherwise separate nat |
43.2 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling, Equestrian |
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Cypher Systems Group Greenway Because of the success of the initial Greenway trail, in 2001, CN donated an additional 26 kilometre stretch of abandoned rail line that stretches from Amherstburg to the urban centre of Essex and intersects with the existing Chrysler Canada Greenway |
23.9 km | Cross-country skiing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling, Wheelchair Accessible |
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Devonwood Conservation Area Trail It's hard to believe this unique woodland is located in an urban centre! Enter this natural area and feel the stresses of life melting away. More than 4.5 kilometres of trails promote healthy and active living for people of all ages. Perhaps no other |
4.5 km | Cross-country skiing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
| Chrysler Canada Greenway Connection | 3.4 km | Cross-country skiing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Ruscom Shores Conservation Area Trail Situated alongside Lake St. Clair, Ruscom Shores Conservation Area is an attractive natural marshland area with a well-managed trail ideal for some outdoor enjoyment and tranquility. This quaint 120 acre Conservation Area, designated an Environmental |
0.7 km | Cross-country skiing | Hiking or Walking |
"Winter use" is what Essex Region Conservation Authority permits on the trail, not a grooming report: check the organization before you go. Lengths are from the Ontario Trail Network.
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 Essex Region Conservation Authority to the network.