Long Point Region Conservation Authority: winter trails near London
Long Point Region Conservation Authority manages 39 km of cross-country ski trail and 35.2 km of snowshoe trail in the Ontario Trail Network, across 6 named trails. The trails lie around London.
Trail conditions and fees: www.lprca.on.ca
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Trails
| Trail | Length | Winter use | Also open to |
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Wildwood Lake Trail This multipurpose trail loops around the Wildwood Conservation Area and is used by both hikers and cyclists. The trails cover flat and rugged terrain with areas of steep hills, exposed roots and rocks. All trail users must wear a helmet and have a se |
21.7 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Avon Trail The entire Avon Trail system is a moderate difficult 130 km path, from St Marys to Conestogo, creating the link that joins the Thames Valley and Grand Valley Trails. The trail has several secitons. This section travels from Oxford Line 29, about 800 |
8.2 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Hay Creek Conservation Area Trail This trail loops through wooded areas and past the Hay Creek Reservoir, providing opportunity for bird watching and viewing a variety of plants. There are signs that describe some of the trees. The trail dips beside the Hay Creek Reservoir and hikers |
3.6 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
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Embro Pond Conservation Area Trail Located within the Embro Pond Conservation Area, this route is well maintained. For those wanting to make their hike a bit longer, there are several trail loops. Pack a picnic and spend a day by the pond then go for a low impact hike on packed earth |
2.9 km | Cross-country skiing | Hiking or Walking |
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Oxford Thames River Trail The Oxford Thames River Trail featurs a few 4km loops. Enjoy a walk between a mix of crushed stone, grass and even concrete board walks that offer spectacular views of the Thames River as it flows towards Ingersoll. Along the trail are a mix of grass |
1.7 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
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Harrington Conservation Area Trail Located within the Harrington Conservation Area, this 1-km trail circles much of the pond, which is fringed by trees and shrubs. The trail is suitable for hiking, and birding watching |
0.9 km | Cross-country skiing | Hiking or Walking |
"Winter use" is what Long Point 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.
- Happy Hills Resort — Embro, 3 km
- Braemar Valley Park — Woodstock, 10 km
- Willow Lake Campground and RV Park — Woodstock, 14 km
- Maple Grove Christian Retreat Centre — Thamesford, 16 km
- Golden Pond RV Resort — Mossley, 25 km
- Casey’s Park Campground — Salford, 26 km
Other trail networks within 60 km
Source: Ontario Trail Network trail segments, Land Information Ontario (Open Government Licence – Ontario), updated October 2024. Trail names, uses and descriptions are as supplied by Long Point Region Conservation Authority to the network.