Trails of Uxbridge

Barton Trail

Barton Trail circles the Barton Farms community and passes by Herrema Fields with its playground and covered picnic area, through the residential streets, along woodland sections, and by a pond. Complete the loop from Herrema Fields to the Trestle Bridge, along the Trans Canada Trail, and back to Herrema Fields.

Brookdale Trail

The Brookdale Trail runs parallel to the Trans Canada Trail and takes the user off road and into the forest with picturesque views, a bridge and boardwalk crossings along the way.

Butternut Trail

Length: 1.5 KM

Difficulty: Easy

Activities: Cycling Dog Walking Walking/Running

Accessibility: Complete Wheelchair Access

Surface: Asphalt

Trail System: Uxbridge Town Trails

Butternut Trail is a loop circling around the Butternut Village community. The paths (paved except around the pond) pass the original farm homestead and the magnificent Butternut tree that gives the development its name.

Countryside Preserve

Enjoy a hike or bike ride through 140 acres of rolling meadowland, woodlands, wetlands, and ponds.

Dagmar North Trail

A playground for mountain bikers! The Dagmar North trails vary in skill level, from green to blue to [...]

Durham Forest

A great selection of fast, flowy and technical single and double track trails.

Elgin Park

Elgin Park is a central hub with easy access to the town trails, a perfect picnic spot with public washrooms, a playground, bandshell, and home to many events.

Ewen Trail

Experience countryside and urban scenery, including three ponds, a section through Elgin Park, a route through some thickly wooded areas, and a walk along streets containing some of Uxbridge’s most historic homes.

Historic Trail

Length: 2.5 KM

Difficulty: Easy

Activities: Cycling Dog Walking Walking/Running

Amenities: Benches Parking Picnic Table Washroom

Accessibility: Partial Wheelchair Access

Surface: Asphalt Grass/Natural

Trail System: Uxbridge Town Trails

Historic Trail winds through the oldest parts of Uxbridge, woodlands, streams, and wildlife. Six historical information plaques use historical photos and brief texts to tell about Uxbridge in “the old days”.

John McCutcheon Way / Trans Canada Trail

This gravel section of the Trans Canada Trail crosses the Trestle bridge built in 1872 by the Toronto-Nipissing Railway. The restored bridge is a treasure and an homage to the proud heritage of Uxbridge.

Kettle Pond Trail

Length: 1.1 KM

Difficulty: Easy

Activities: Dog Walking Hiking Mountain Biking Snowshoeing Walking/Running X-Country Skiing

Amenities: Parking

Accessibility: Partial Wheelchair Access

Surface: Asphalt Gravel

Trail System: Uxbridge Town Trails

Wayfinding Posts: Wayfinding posts all face north with a map of the trail and post numbers with a "you are here" indicator. Trail Description: This trail is a hidden gem, tucked behind the Township of Uxbridge’s Goodwood Community Hall. A great walk to hear and see a variety of birds. An open trail that offers a quiet, peaceful walk-in nature.

Maple Bridge Trail

Maple Bridge runs along the path of a stream, through lush woodlands with a number of wooden bridges. It is a single path, with a crushed stone base and has an easy connection to Quaker Trail.

O’Neil Trail

The trail winds through the woods, with a short loop that takes you to a beautiful shaded area beside the Uxbridge Brook.

Oak Ridges Trail

A hiking trail spanning the Oak Ridges Moraine, a natural feature left behind by glaciers thousands of years ago, this trail passes through some of the most beautiful countryside in Southern Ontario.

Quaker Trail

Wind around the Quaker Village residential area and travel back through time with access to the Uxbridge Historical Centre. Features a pond, playgrounds and a wide grassy area for picnics and play.

South Balsam Trail

Town meets country, with half of the trail winding through forest and reforested fields, and half along town streets. There are benches for peaceful relaxation and access to a pond and a children’s playground.

Walker Woods and Glen Major Forest

For information specific to mountain bikers, read here. Trail Information from the Oak Ridges Trail Association The Glen [...]

Wilder Forest and Wildlife Preserve

One of the latest trail systems in the Durham Region! In 2007, Mr & Mrs William P Wilder [...]

Wooden Sticks Trail

Travel through dense wooded area, Elgin Park, and through the Estates of Wooden Sticks housing development. A modified “accessibility route” is suited to all ages and abilities.

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