Hiking

Enjoy the many facilities at nearby Beavermead Park and the Trans Canada Trail on the southeast shore of Little Lake. You can enjoy many linked trails in and around the City of Peterborough, including the Rotary Greenway Trail that starts just outside Beavermead Campground and connects to the rest of the trail systems in Peterborough.

Harold Town Conservation Area has over 10 kms of multi-use trails that are ideal for hiking, walking, and trail running. Trails are classed at multiple difficulty levels and visitors can choose from a variety of routes that wind around the Meade Creek Drumlin, and through forest and meadow ecosystems.

The Jackson Creek Trail is a 4.5-kilometre multi-use trail along a former rail bed. It features an accessible trail bed with nature viewing opportunities enjoyed year-round. The Jackson Creek Trail is a part of the Trans Canada Trail. The trail connects to the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail in the west. It also connects to the Peterborough Trans Canada Trail in the southeast.

Miller Creek Wildlife Area offers a 1 kilometer hiking trail. It winds through the woods, open fields, and wetlands. Don't forget to pause and enjoy the plants and animals you encounter as you walk. Also stop at the observation tower, where you can see the provincially significant Miller Creek Wetland from up high.

Selwyn Beach Conservation Area offers approximately 3kms of hiking trails with natural scenic views, making the property an ideal destination for nature viewing. The property has a diverse range of habitats and ecosystems to explore.

At Warsaw Caves Conservation Area there are 15 km of trails. These trails go through forests and across open limestone plains.

At the scenic lookout, you can view the Indian River valley. Along the trail, see potholes and kettles and hear the sounds of the disappearing river. Visit the Caves Trail to have a unique experience spelunking through seven caves found within the park.