Kawartha Conservation: winter trails near Kawartha Lakes
Kawartha Conservation manages 15.9 km of cross-country ski trail and 23.2 km of snowshoe trail in the Ontario Trail Network, across 17 named trails. The trails lie around Kawartha Lakes.
Trail conditions and fees: www.kawarthaconservation.com
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Trails
| Trail | Length | Winter use | Also open to |
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West Forest Trail - Fleetwood Creek Natural Area Fleetwood Creek Natural Area is a 900-acre (380-hectare) tract of land managed by Kawartha Conservation for the Ontario Heritage Foundation. Located within the Oak Ridges Moraine, the area is characterized by steep valleys, sand soil and many coldwat |
3.6 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
| Point Loop | 2.8 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
| Woodland Loop | 2.4 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Boardwalk Trail Pigeon River Headwaters Conservation Area has 3.4 km of maintained trails and boardwalks. It is a rustic natural area which provides the Pigeon River system with clean water and valuable habitat. |
2.3 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
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East Forest Trail - Fleetwood Creek Natural Area Fleetwood Creek Natural Area is a 900-acre (380-hectare) tract of land managed by Kawartha Conservation for the Ontario Heritage Foundation. Located within the Oak Ridges Moraine, the area is characterized by steep valleys, sand soil and many coldwat |
2.2 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
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Forest Trail Pigeon River Headwaters Conservation Area has 3.4 km of maintained trails and boardwalks. It is a rustic natural area which provides the Pigeon River system with clean water and valuable habitat. |
2.2 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
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Valley Trail - Fleetwood Creek Natural Area The Valley Trail is a 2.2km loop offering visitors two ways to enjoy the area. An observation platform offers a spectacular view of the surrounding land, while the more adventuresome can also travel down into the valley. Parking lots are located off |
1.5 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
| Cedar Forest Loop | 1.3 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
| Escarpment Loop | 1.2 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Upland Trail Pigeon River Headwaters Conservation Area has 3.4 km of maintained trails and boardwalks. It is a rustic natural area which provides the Pigeon River system with clean water and valuable habitat. |
1.2 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
| Trillium Pass | 0.6 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
| Shoreline Trail | 0.5 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
| Marsh Lookout | 0.4 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
| Camp Trail | 0.3 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
| Rabbit Hollow | 0.3 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
| Dragonfly Trail | 0.2 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
| Pond Trail | 0.2 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
"Winter use" is what Kawartha Conservation 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.
- Double M RV Resort & Campground — Lindsay, 7 km
- Riverwood Park — Lindsay, 8 km
- Pinewood Cottages and Trailer Park Ltd. — Omemee, 18 km
- Pigeon Lake Park — Lindsay, 19 km
- Scugog Landing Cottage & RV Resort – Parkbridge — Port Perry, 20 km
- Sandaraska Park — Pontypool, 21 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 Kawartha Conservation to the network.