Norfolk County: winter trails near Hamilton
Norfolk County manages 35.6 km of cross-country ski trail and 36.8 km of snowshoe trail in the Ontario Trail Network, across 4 named trails. The trails lie around Hamilton.
Trail conditions and fees: www.norfolkcounty.ca
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Trails
| Trail | Length | Winter use | Also open to |
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Delhi Rail Trail The Delhi Rail Trail is a 13.8km trail that takes you from the outskirts of Delhi into the heart of Simcoe, where it connects with the Norfolk Sunrise Trail, giving you the option to continue on to Port Dover or to Waterford. Passing through old fiel |
25.6 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Norfolk Sunrise Trail The Norfolk Sunrise Trail links together all rail trails in Norfolk County. It is a short section of trail (just 3.8km) from Victoria Street in Simcoe to the 14th Concession on the north side of Simcoe. This trail takes two routes; one follows the ol |
7.7 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
| Lynnwood Clifton Trail | 2.3 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Port Rowan Wetland Naturalization Area Trail The trail begins just off of Hunter Drive North, and continues around the Wetlands, with a short loop going out through the restored tallgrass prairie and towards the municipal drain. The former lagoon area in the center of the trail is known for ple |
1.2 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
"Winter use" is what Norfolk County permits on the trail, not a grooming report: check the organization before you go. Lengths are from the Ontario Trail Network.
Campgrounds within 40 km
Most private campgrounds close for winter; call ahead. Winter camping on Crown land is covered in our winter camping guide.
- Shore Acres Trailer Park — Port Dover, 13 km
- Woodland RV Park — St Williams, 19 km
- MacDonald Turkey Point Marina Inc — Turkey Point, 19 km
- Fin & Feather Resort | Marina — St. Williams, 20 km
- Long Point Bay – Daiva RV Resorts — St Williams, 21 km
- Chiefswood Park — Ohsweken, 36 km
Other trail networks within 60 km
Source: Ontario Trail Network trail segments, Land Information Ontario (Open Government Licence – Ontario), updated November 2024. Trail names, uses and descriptions are as supplied by Norfolk County to the network.