Ontario · Canada
- Distance
- 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 60 m
- Typical duration
- 39 min
- Lake
We track 8 routes that match this search near Barrie. They average 2.7 km and 60 m (197 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 6.9 km.
That is 57 percent of the 14 routes we map near Barrie. They are shorter than the local average, 2.7 km against 15.7 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 60 m (197 ft) against 346 m (1,135 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. A good share of them are loops, so you can park once and finish where you started.
Ontario · Canada
Ontario · Canada
Ontario · Canada
Ontario · Canada
Ontario · Canada
The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickadee Loop TrailOntario | 2.7 km | 60 m | 39 min | Easy | April to October |
| Evergreen TrailOntario | 2.1 km | 46 m | 30 min | Easy | April to October |
| Kingfisher Loop TrailOntario | 3.2 km | 71 m | 47 min | Easy | April to October |
| Algonquin TrailOntario | 1.7 km | 38 m | 25 min | Easy | April to October |
| Rotary Waterfront Trail (hiking)Ontario | 6.9 km | 151 m | 1 hr 40 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Sugar Maple Loop TrailOntario | 1.8 km | 40 m | 27 min | Easy | April to October |
| Bruce Trail - Blue Mountain section side trailsOntario | 2.1 km | 47 m | 31 min | Easy | April to October |
| Uplands TrailOntario | 1.3 km | 29 m | 19 min | Easy | April to October |
If you only have time for one, start with Chickadee Loop Trail, Evergreen Trail, Kingfisher Loop Trail. 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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