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Offering ample green space and access to nature, Durham Region is home to more than 350 kilometres of recreational trails.

Options for hiking and other outdoor activities include Darlington Provincial Park, Durham Regional Forest, Rouge National Urban Park, and many conservation areas across the region.

From the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail to the rolling hills of the Oak Ridges Moraine, Durham’s trails offer beautiful landscapes and fabulous four-season recreational opportunities. Download the Durham Trails Guide.

Conservation Areas and Hiking Areas

Conservation Areas

Town of Ajax

Greenwood Conservation Area - 2290 Greenwood Road, Ajax

Township of Brock

Beaverton Dam - 284 Simcoe Street, Beaverton
Beaver River Wetland - 555 Blackwater Road, Brock

Municipality of Clarington

Bowmanville Westside Marshes - 180 West Beach Road, Clarington
Enniskillen - 7274 Holt Road, Clarington (main entrance) and 7780 Holt Road, Clarington (North entrance)
Ganaraska Forest - 3839 Wilcox Road, Clarington (closed until further notice as of June 3, 2022)
Long Sault - 9293 Woodley Road, Bowmanville
Orono Crown Lands - 535 Ochonski Road, Clarington
Samuel Wilmot Nature Area - Cobbledick Rd, Clarington
Stephen’s Gulch - 360 Stephens Mill Road, Clarington
Thrune Park - 3351 Concession Road 4, Newcastle

City of Oshawa

Purple Woods - 38 Coates Road East, Oshawa
Second Marsh and McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve - 555 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa

City of Pickering

Altona Forest - 1883 Altona Road, Pickering
Claremont Nature Centre - 4290 Westney Road North, Pickering
East Duffins Headwaters - 1405 Concession Road 6, Goodwood
Petticoat Creek - 1100 Whites Road South, Pickering

Township of Scugog

Crow’s Pass - 231 Middle March Road, Port Perry
Durham East Cross Forest - 4531 Boundary Road, Nestleton Station

Township of Uxbridge

Durham Regional Forest - Concession Road 7, Uxbridge
West Duffins Headwaters - part of the Oak Ridges Moraine and falls within the Duffins Creek Watershed

Town of Whitby

Lynde Shores - 625 Halls Road South, Whitby (main entrance) and 1225 Victoria Street West, Whitby (South entrance)
Heber Down - 5000 Cochrane Street, Whitby (main entrance) and 500 Lyndebrook Road, Whitby (seasonal entrance May to October)

Conservation Authorities

Municipal resources

Municipal Park and Trail Information

Visit the following websites for municipal parks and trails information:

Other Trail Resources

For more trails maps, amenities, recreational use suggestions, itineraries and more, visit the following websites:

Find a local park or playground

Visit the following websites for complete lists of municipal parks and open spaces in which to relax or stay active which may include splash pads, skateparks, and other outdoor fun:

Waterfront Trail