Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority: winter trails near Peterborough
Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority manages 13.5 km of cross-country ski trail and 17.3 km of snowshoe trail in the Ontario Trail Network, across 7 named trails. The trails lie around Peterborough.
Trail conditions and fees: www.grca.on.ca
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Trails
| Trail | Length | Winter use | Also open to |
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Orange Trail Popular for horseback riding, snowshoeing, mountain biking and hiking alike, this loop is a fun option for various adventures. The trails are wide and well maintained. There’s dozens of crisscrossing trails so it’s easy to get sidetracked but they al |
8.5 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling, Equestrian |
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Snowshoe Trail Explore the multi-use trails of the Ganaraska Forest. Be sure to visit Ganaraska Conservations website and the Ganaraska Forest Trails Map to see up to date available trails and trail notices or restrictions throughout the year. |
7.7 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling, Equestrian |
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B-Loop Explore the multi-use trails of the Ganaraska Forest. Be sure to visit Ganaraska Conservations website and the Ganaraska Forest Trails Map to see up to date available trails and trail notices or restrictions throughout the year. Reserved for cross co |
4.8 km | Cross-country skiing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling, Equestrian |
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C-Loop Explore the multi-use trails of the Ganaraska Forest. Be sure to visit Ganaraska Conservations website and the Ganaraska Forest Trails Map to see up to date available trails and trail notices or restrictions throughout the year. Reserved for cross co |
3.1 km | Cross-country skiing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling, Equestrian |
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Yellow Trail Explore the multi-use trails of the Ganaraska Forest. Be sure to visit Ganaraska Conservations website and the Ganaraska Forest Trails Map to see up to date available trails and trail notices or restrictions throughout the year. Reserved for cross co |
3.1 km | Cross-country skiing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling, Equestrian |
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A-Loop Explore the multi-use trails of the Ganaraska Forest. Be sure to visit Ganaraska Conservations website and the Ganaraska Forest Trails Map to see up to date available trails and trail notices or restrictions throughout the year. Reserved for cross co |
2.5 km | Cross-country skiing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling, Equestrian |
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Green Trail Explore the multi-use trails of the Ganaraska Forest. Be sure to visit Ganaraska Conservations website and the Ganaraska Forest Trails Map to see up to date available trails and trail notices or restrictions throughout the year. |
1.1 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling, Equestrian |
"Winter use" is what Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority 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.
- Sandaraska Park — Pontypool, 6 km
- Cedar Valley Resort — Orono, 12 km
- Arrowhead Camp & Resort — Bailieboro, 15 km
- Tower Manor Family Cottages & Campsites — Bewdley, 17 km
- Kawartha Trails Resort — Peterborough, 17 km
- Cedar Park Resort — Hampton, 22 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 Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority to the network.