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Hiking Trails Under 10 km in Canada

There are 379 hikes in Canada in our database that fit. They average 3.4 km and 89 m (292 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 9.9 km.

That is 74 percent of the 515 routes we map in Canada. They are shorter than the local average, 3.4 km against 20.9 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 89 m (292 ft) against 472 m (1,549 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Half-day routes: long enough to feel like a proper walk, short enough to leave the afternoon free. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

Easy

Sommet Singer

Quebec · Canada

Distance
2.1 km
/ 1.3 mi
Elevation gain
47 m
Typical duration
31 min
  • Mountain
  • Summit push
  • Panoramic viewpoint
Easy

Mica Hill Trail

Nova Scotia · Canada

Distance
3.3 km
/ 2.1 mi
Elevation gain
185 m
Typical duration
58 min
  • Mountain
  • Forest
Easy

Stoney Lookout

Alberta · Canada

Distance
4.1 km
/ 2.5 mi
Elevation gain
190 m
Typical duration
1 hr 8 min
  • Waterfall
  • Mountain
  • Forest
Moderate

Red Rock Mountain Trail

Ontario · Canada

Distance
7.6 km
/ 4.7 mi
Elevation gain
166 m
Typical duration
1 hr 49 min
  • Mountain
Moderate

Hike: Ranger Summit

Alberta · Canada

Distance
4.0 km
/ 2.5 mi
Elevation gain
289 m
Typical duration
1 hr 17 min
  • River
  • Mountain
  • Summit push
Easy

Smelt Brook Trail

Nova Scotia · Canada

Distance
3.5 km
/ 2.2 mi
Elevation gain
28 m
Typical duration
46 min
  • River
Easy

Manitou Lake Beach Trail

Ontario · Canada

Distance
6.1 km
/ 3.8 mi
Elevation gain
134 m
Typical duration
1 hr 28 min
  • Lake
  • Coastal
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Franey

Nova Scotia · Canada

Distance
7.7 km
/ 4.8 mi
Elevation gain
169 m
Typical duration
1 hr 51 min
Moderate

GDT esw

Alberta · Canada

Distance
8.0 km
/ 5.0 mi
Elevation gain
176 m
Typical duration
1 hr 56 min
Easy

Middle head

Nova Scotia · Canada

Distance
2.4 km
/ 1.5 mi
Elevation gain
53 m
Typical duration
35 min
Easy

Port Joli Head Trail

Nova Scotia · Canada

Distance
4.5 km
/ 2.8 mi
Elevation gain
99 m
Typical duration
1 hr 5 min
Easy

Voyageur Trail

Ontario · Canada

Distance
2.0 km
/ 1.2 mi
Elevation gain
44 m
Typical duration
29 min
Easy

Lower Falls Side Trail

Ontario · Canada

Distance
1.5 km
/ 0.9 mi
Elevation gain
33 m
Typical duration
22 min
  • Waterfall
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Salt Mountain Trail

Nova Scotia · Canada

Distance
1.3 km
/ 0.8 mi
Elevation gain
28 m
Typical duration
18 min
  • Mountain
Moderate

Tablelands - Off Trail Hike

Newfoundland and Labrador · Canada

Distance
9.1 km
/ 5.6 mi
Elevation gain
200 m
Typical duration
2 hr 11 min
  • Mountain
Easy

Sentier Frontalier 2

Quebec · Canada

Distance
4.5 km
/ 2.8 mi
Elevation gain
100 m
Typical duration
1 hr 6 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Des Cascades

Quebec · Canada

Distance
2.8 km
/ 1.7 mi
Elevation gain
61 m
Typical duration
40 min
  • Waterfall
  • Lake
Easy

Hidden Falls Trail

Nova Scotia · Canada

Distance
0.5 km
/ 0.3 mi
Elevation gain
10 m
Typical duration
7 min
  • Waterfall
  • Lake
Easy

Le Sommet

Quebec · Canada

Distance
1.1 km
/ 0.7 mi
Elevation gain
25 m
Typical duration
17 min
  • Mountain
  • Summit push
Easy

Arab Lake Gorge Trail

Ontario · Canada

Distance
1.2 km
/ 0.8 mi
Elevation gain
27 m
Typical duration
18 min
  • Lake
  • Canyon and gorge
Easy

Mayflower Lake Trail

Ontario · Canada

Distance
1.2 km
/ 0.8 mi
Elevation gain
27 m
Typical duration
18 min
  • Lake
Easy

Brook Trail

Nova Scotia · Canada

Distance
1.5 km
/ 0.9 mi
Elevation gain
33 m
Typical duration
22 min
  • River
Easy

Sentier des Sommets (nord)

Quebec · Canada

Distance
6.3 km
/ 3.9 mi
Elevation gain
138 m
Typical duration
1 hr 31 min
  • Wildlife watching
Easy

West River Trail

Nova Scotia · Canada

Distance
6.2 km
/ 3.8 mi
Elevation gain
136 m
Typical duration
1 hr 30 min
  • River

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
International Appalachian Trail, QuébecQuebec6.2 km137 m1 hr 30 minEasyApril to October
Sentier de l'Estrie, Mont ÉchoQuebec3.5 km77 m50 minEasyApril to October
Sentier de l'Estrie, Zone Orford, AccèsQuebec7.9 km175 m1 hr 55 minModerateApril to October
Sommet SingerQuebec2.1 km47 m31 minEasyApril to October
Mica Hill TrailNova Scotia3.3 km185 m58 minEasyApril to October
Sentier de l'Estrie Zone GlenQuebec5.7 km868 m2 hr 29 minModerateApril to October
Sentier de l'Estrie, Zone Bolton, accèsQuebec9.8 km216 m2 hr 22 minModerateApril to October
Sentier de l'Estrie, Zone Chapman, AccèsQuebec1.1 km24 m16 minEasyApril to October
Sentier de l'Estrie, Zone East-AngusQuebec9.2 km202 m2 hr 13 minModerateApril to October
Sentier de l'Estrie, Zone Glen, AccèsQuebec1.4 km868 m1 hr 35 minModerateApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with International Appalachian Trail, Québec, Sentier de l'Estrie, Mont Écho, Sentier de l'Estrie, Zone Orford, Accès. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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