Trails & Hiking

With over 160km of hiking tralis to discover, Oxford is the perfect place to discover the path less traveled. We're a quiet destination sans crowds (and we're cool with that). Discover trails covered in spring's magnificent blooms, autumn's most radiant colours, winter's snowy white blanket and the lushness of a Carolinian summer.

Trip Ideas

Southside Park

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Trillium Walks

What is better than taking a refreshing, energizing walk in the spring? Taking a walk among thousands...

7 Must Trek Hikes Through Oxford

Lucky for us, Oxford County is located in the heart of Ontario's lush Carolinian Life Zone which means...

Hikes & Hamburgers: Match up your next great hike with a hearty meal in Oxford County

For the hike: Tillson Ave, Tillsonburg ON (just south of North Street) Norwich Access: ...

3 Hiking Trails in Southern Ontario: Get off the beaten path in Oxford County

So...you want to get outdoors, eh? If you're looking for a quiet hiking trail in Southern, Ontario, look...

Paddle the Nith River with Grand Experiences

We hit the Nith River in a canoe, enjoyed a cookout lunch on a rocky shore and even took on some rapids...

Pittock Conservation Area

Enjoy camping, hiking, birding, paddling, fishing and recreation programs. Many children's activities...

Oxford County Trails Council

Discover the Beautiful Trails of Oxford County Join the growing number of people who enjoy being active...

Wildwood Conservation Area

Wildwood Conservation Area is a 3,5000 acre outdoor playground, located in the north part of Oxford County,...

Avon Trail

The Avon Trail is a hiking trail that runs from St. Mary’s to Conestogo. Providing a link between...

Embro Pond Conservation Area

This well-maintained trail is packed earth and has wood chips on large sections. There are several loops,...

Millennium Trail System, Woodstock

The Millennium Trail System includes trails developed by the City of Woodstock, Woodstock Rotary...

Hickson Trail

This beautiful trail runs along an old railway bed from Woodstock, north through 9 km of Oxford...

Pittock Conservation Area, Husky Trail

Pittock Conservation Area has overnight camping facilities on the north side of Pittock Lake. The trail...

Roth Park, City of Woodstock

Roth Park is on the south side of Pittock Lake. There are picnic facilities and is home to the Woodstock...

Vansittart Woods

The trail loops through hardwood and pine forests. There is one long incline, but the rest is relatively...

John Lawson Park and Trail, Ingersoll

This wide easy trail follows the south side of the Thames River. It includes many internal loops. The...

Thomas Ingersoll Scenic Trail, Ingersoll

This beautiful walk brings you from the Ingersoll Cheese Museum into downtown Ingersoll. Discover the...

Trillium Woods

Be delighted by this easy trail during any season. Discover Trillium Woods This wide, well-maintained...

Lawson Tract

The public is encouraged to use the Tract for passive recreation and nature appreciation. In a grassy,...

Veterans' Memorial Walkway (Trans Canada Trail), Kinsmen Participark Trail and Mc Laughlin Way Trail

The Mc Laughlin Way Trail starts behind the Lake Lisgar Waterpark and extends to Lisgar Avenue. The trail...

Borden Crescent Trail and Tillsonburg Golf Course Trails

At the south end of Participark the trail goes up on to Baldwin St. and goes a short distance, west on...

Oxford Thames River Trail (Beachville)

The Oxford Thames River Trail is accessed either by the main parking area on the 45th line (an extension...

Chesney Wilderness Area

The trail starts on a long wide grassy lane, which goes into a mature hardwood bush. It then goes into...

The Carroll Trail

Full of beautiful vistas and bridges to cross, there is an opportunity to see wildlife as well as some...

The Great Trail (Trans-Canada Trail)

The Great Trail (aka The Trans-Canada Trail) links thousands of communities across Canada and has its...