Best Riverside Hikes near Toronto

5 routes near Toronto qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 10.3 km and 226 m (741 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 36.4 km.

That is 10 percent of the 50 routes we map near Toronto. They are shorter than the local average, 10.3 km against 17.3 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 226 m (741 ft) against 381 m (1,250 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

River routes keep the gradient friendly and the navigation simple, with moving water alongside for most of the way. The mix is broad: 4 are rated easy and 1 are hard or harder, so there is something here whether you have two hours or a full day.