Region of Waterloo: winter trails near Kitchener
Region of Waterloo manages 11.9 km of cross-country ski trail in the Ontario Trail Network, across 2 named trails. The trails lie around Kitchener.
Trail conditions and fees: www.regionofwaterloo.ca
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Trails
| Trail | Length | Winter use | Also open to |
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Sudden Regional Forest Trail There is a well developed trail system throughout Sudden Regional Forest including a boardwalk through the wetland. There is a relatively large parking lot at the Spragues Road entrance which is the primary location for visitors, with the pull-outs o |
6.6 km | Cross-country skiing | Hiking or Walking |
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Petersburg Regional Forest Trail Petersburg RF is part of ESPA 15 (St. Agatha Forest) and a Life Science ANSI of local significance. The tract has long been a popular recreation area for residents of the nearby cities, used for walking, skiing, hunting and other activities. Hunting |
5.3 km | Cross-country skiing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling, Equestrian |
"Winter use" is what Region of Waterloo 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.
- Whistle Bare Campground — Cambridge, 5 km
- Landings Campground — Petersburg, 7 km
- Country Gardens RV Park — Petersburg, 8 km
- Hillside Lake Park Recreation Inc — Ayr, 11 km
- Bingemans Camping Resort — Kitchener, 13 km
- Holiday Beach Family RV Park — New Hamburg, 15 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 Region of Waterloo to the network.