Quinte Conservation: winter trails near Belleville
Quinte Conservation manages 26.7 km of cross-country ski trail and 26.7 km of snowshoe trail in the Ontario Trail Network, across 28 named trails. The trails lie around Belleville.
Trail conditions and fees: www.quinteconservation.ca
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Cross-country skiing
Snowshoeing
Trails
| Trail | Length | Winter use | Also open to |
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Red Trail Vanderwater Conservation Area at 512 Vanderwater Road, Thomasburg ON is located along the banks of the Moira River. Visitors can explore a trail network consisting of 16 km that will lead them through mature forests and to the Moira River where the w |
6.2 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Green Trail Vanderwater Conservation Area at 512 Vanderwater Road, Thomasburg ON is located along the banks of the Moira River. Visitors can explore a trail network consisting of 16 km that will lead them through mature forests and to the Moira River where the w |
4.3 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Massassauga Loop Massassauga Point Conservation Area at 1280 Massassauga Road, Belleville ON contains a 4 km trail network winding along the Bay of Quinte that will take hikers through a bur oak savanna and mixed terrain of forests, limestone outcroppings, and alvar |
2 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Orchard Trail Potter's Creek Conservation Area at 2061 and 2056 Old Highway 2, Belleville ON contains approximately 7 km of trails that exist throughout a diverse terrain of orchards, meadows, forest, and shoreline. This area consists of two separate trail network |
2 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Loyalist Loop Potter's Creek Conservation Area at 2061 and 2056 Old Highway 2, Belleville ON contains approximately 7 km of trails that exist throughout a diverse terrain of orchards, meadows, forest, and shoreline. This area consists of two separate trail network |
1.7 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Blue Trail Vanderwater Conservation Area at 512 Vanderwater Road, Thomasburg ON is located along the banks of the Moira River. Visitors can explore a trail network consisting of 16 km that will lead them through mature forests and to the Moira River where the w |
1.3 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Wallbridge Loop Potter's Creek Conservation Area at 2061 and 2056 Old Highway 2, Belleville ON contains approximately 7 km of trails that exist throughout a diverse terrain of orchards, meadows, forest, and shoreline. This area consists of two separate trail network |
0.9 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Creekside Loop Potter's Creek Conservation Area at 2061 and 2056 Old Highway 2, Belleville ON contains approximately 7 km of trails that exist throughout a diverse terrain of orchards, meadows, forest, and shoreline. This area consists of two separate trail network |
0.8 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Accessible Trail Vanderwater Conservation Area at 512 Vanderwater Road, Thomasburg ON is located along the banks of the Moira River. Visitors can explore a trail network consisting of 16 km that will lead them through mature forests and to the Moira River where the w |
0.7 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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East Lookout Trail Perfect for plant and bird enthusiasts, Beaver Meadow Conservation Area at 158 County Road 11, Picton ON has two short hiking trails, each ending at a wetland viewing platform. This area is home to a variety of wildlife and approximately 330 plant sp |
0.7 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Pine Way Sidney Conservation Area at 379 Airport Road, Stirling ON is a quaint property with just over 1 km of trails that wind through a stately red pine plantation, sections of mixed forest, and open areas. This area is a popular destination for cross count |
0.7 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Shagbark Hickory Massassauga Point Conservation Area at 1280 Massassauga Road, Belleville ON contains a 4 km trail network winding along the Bay of Quinte that will take hikers through a bur oak savanna and mixed terrain of forests, limestone outcroppings, and alvar |
0.7 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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West Lookout Trail Perfect for plant and bird enthusiasts, Beaver Meadow Conservation Area at 158 County Road 11, Picton ON has two short hiking trails, each ending at a wetland viewing platform. This area is home to a variety of wildlife and approximately 330 plant sp |
0.7 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Demonstration Wetland Trail Potter's Creek Conservation Area at 2061 and 2056 Old Highway 2, Belleville ON contains approximately 7 km of trails that exist throughout a diverse terrain of orchards, meadows, forest, and shoreline. This area consists of two separate trail network |
0.5 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Middle Shortcut Massassauga Point Conservation Area at 1280 Massassauga Road, Belleville ON contains a 4 km trail network winding along the Bay of Quinte that will take hikers through a bur oak savanna and mixed terrain of forests, limestone outcroppings, and alvar |
0.5 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Parrott Trail Potter's Creek Conservation Area at 2061 and 2056 Old Highway 2, Belleville ON contains approximately 7 km of trails that exist throughout a diverse terrain of orchards, meadows, forest, and shoreline. This area consists of two separate trail network |
0.5 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Quarry View Massassauga Point Conservation Area at 1280 Massassauga Road, Belleville ON contains a 4 km trail network winding along the Bay of Quinte that will take hikers through a bur oak savanna and mixed terrain of forests, limestone outcroppings, and alvar |
0.4 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Around The Bend Sidney Conservation Area at 379 Airport Road, Stirling ON is a quaint property with just over 1 km of trails that wind through a stately red pine plantation, sections of mixed forest, and open areas. This area is a popular destination for cross count |
0.3 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Lower Woodland Trail Sidney Conservation Area at 379 Airport Road, Stirling ON is a quaint property with just over 1 km of trails that wind through a stately red pine plantation, sections of mixed forest, and open areas. This area is a popular destination for cross count |
0.3 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Sumac Trail Potter's Creek Conservation Area at 2061 and 2056 Old Highway 2, Belleville ON contains approximately 7 km of trails that exist throughout a diverse terrain of orchards, meadows, forest, and shoreline. This area consists of two separate trail network |
0.3 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Back Cut Massassauga Point Conservation Area at 1280 Massassauga Road, Belleville ON contains a 4 km trail network winding along the Bay of Quinte that will take hikers through a bur oak savanna and mixed terrain of forests, limestone outcroppings, and alvar |
0.2 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Bird Trail Potter's Creek Conservation Area at 2061 and 2056 Old Highway 2, Belleville ON contains approximately 7 km of trails that exist throughout a diverse terrain of orchards, meadows, forest, and shoreline. This area consists of two separate trail network |
0.2 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Limestone Cut Massassauga Point Conservation Area at 1280 Massassauga Road, Belleville ON contains a 4 km trail network winding along the Bay of Quinte that will take hikers through a bur oak savanna and mixed terrain of forests, limestone outcroppings, and alvar |
0.2 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Vanderwater Shortcut Vanderwater Conservation Area at 512 Vanderwater Road, Thomasburg ON is located along the banks of the Moira River. Visitors can explore a trail network consisting of 16 km that will lead them through mature forests and to the Moira River where the w |
0.2 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Arboretum Trail Potter's Creek Conservation Area at 2061 and 2056 Old Highway 2, Belleville ON contains approximately 7 km of trails that exist throughout a diverse terrain of orchards, meadows, forest, and shoreline. This area consists of two separate trail network |
0.1 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Highway Underpass to Office Potter's Creek Conservation Area at 2061 and 2056 Old Highway 2, Belleville ON contains approximately 7 km of trails that exist throughout a diverse terrain of orchards, meadows, forest, and shoreline. This area consists of two separate trail network |
0.1 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
| Ruins Trail | 0.1 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Turtle Trail Potter's Creek Conservation Area at 2061 and 2056 Old Highway 2, Belleville ON contains approximately 7 km of trails that exist throughout a diverse terrain of orchards, meadows, forest, and shoreline. This area consists of two separate trail network |
0.1 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
"Winter use" is what Quinte 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.
- Trent River Estates – Daiva RV Resorts — Frankford, 20 km
- County Shores — Prince Edward County, 20 km
- Loon Lake Resort — Madoc, 25 km
- Ashton Park Estates — Napanee, 32 km
- North Shore RV Park — Carrying Place (Quinte West), 33 km
- Colasante’s RV Park & Marina — Carrying Place (Quinte West), 33 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 Quinte Conservation to the network.