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Hiking Trails Under 5 km in Ontario

There are 83 hikes in Ontario in our database that fit. They average 2.2 km and 49 m (161 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 4.9 km.

That is 54 percent of the 154 routes we map in Ontario. They are shorter than the local average, 2.2 km against 24.5 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 49 m (161 ft) against 539 m (1,768 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Short routes for a spare couple of hours, an evening walk, or a day when the weather only gives you a window. 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

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

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

Homesteader Trail

Ontario · Canada

Distance
2.9 km
/ 1.8 mi
Elevation gain
63 m
Typical duration
41 min
Easy

Laura Secord Trail

Ontario · Canada

Distance
1.1 km
/ 0.7 mi
Elevation gain
25 m
Typical duration
16 min
Easy

Arteban Road Side Trail

Ontario · Canada

Distance
3.1 km
/ 1.9 mi
Elevation gain
69 m
Typical duration
45 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Louth Side Trail

Ontario · Canada

Distance
0.6 km
/ 0.4 mi
Elevation gain
13 m
Typical duration
9 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Doe Lake Trail

Ontario · Canada

Distance
3.2 km
/ 2.0 mi
Elevation gain
70 m
Typical duration
46 min
  • Lake
Easy

Hemlock Lake Loop

Ontario · Canada

Distance
4.4 km
/ 2.7 mi
Elevation gain
97 m
Typical duration
1 hr 4 min
  • Lake
Easy

Mud Lake Trail

Ontario · Canada

Distance
2.4 km
/ 1.5 mi
Elevation gain
52 m
Typical duration
34 min
  • Lake
Easy

Bartlett Creek Trail

Ontario · Canada

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

Forty Mile Creek Trail

Ontario · Canada

Distance
2.9 km
/ 1.8 mi
Elevation gain
65 m
Typical duration
43 min
  • River
Easy

Alf Campbell Trail

Ontario · Canada

Distance
3.6 km
/ 2.2 mi
Elevation gain
79 m
Typical duration
52 min
Easy

Algonquin Trail

Ontario · Canada

Distance
1.7 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
38 m
Typical duration
25 min
Easy

Beaver Dam Trail

Ontario · Canada

Distance
4.4 km
/ 2.7 mi
Elevation gain
96 m
Typical duration
1 hr 3 min
Easy

Bison Trail A

Ontario · Canada

Distance
4.6 km
/ 2.9 mi
Elevation gain
101 m
Typical duration
1 hr 7 min
Easy

Bison Trail B

Ontario · Canada

Distance
2.6 km
/ 1.6 mi
Elevation gain
57 m
Typical duration
38 min
Easy

Bissell Park Loop

Ontario · Canada

Distance
2.2 km
/ 1.4 mi
Elevation gain
49 m
Typical duration
32 min
Easy

Blackbridge

Ontario · Canada

Distance
1.8 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
39 m
Typical duration
26 min
Easy

Brewster Trail

Ontario · Canada

Distance
0.9 km
/ 0.5 mi
Elevation gain
19 m
Typical duration
12 min
Easy

Chickadee Loop Trail

Ontario · Canada

Distance
2.7 km
/ 1.7 mi
Elevation gain
60 m
Typical duration
39 min
Easy

Conifer Trail

Ontario · Canada

Distance
0.9 km
/ 0.5 mi
Elevation gain
19 m
Typical duration
12 min
Easy

Conley Tract

Ontario · Canada

Distance
1.7 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
37 m
Typical duration
25 min
Easy

Corridor Trail

Ontario · Canada

Distance
4.0 km
/ 2.5 mi
Elevation gain
89 m
Typical duration
59 min
Easy

Coyle Drain

Ontario · Canada

Distance
2.5 km
/ 1.6 mi
Elevation gain
56 m
Typical duration
37 min
Easy

Crawford Tract

Ontario · Canada

Distance
2.6 km
/ 1.6 mi
Elevation gain
58 m
Typical duration
38 min
Easy

Crazy Horse Trail

Ontario · Canada

Distance
4.4 km
/ 2.8 mi
Elevation gain
97 m
Typical duration
1 hr 4 min
Easy

Deer Run Trail

Ontario · Canada

Distance
2.5 km
/ 1.5 mi
Elevation gain
54 m
Typical duration
36 min

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
Voyageur TrailOntario2.0 km44 m29 minEasyApril to October
Lower Falls Side TrailOntario1.5 km33 m22 minEasyApril to October
Arab Lake Gorge TrailOntario1.2 km27 m18 minEasyApril to October
Mayflower Lake TrailOntario1.2 km27 m18 minEasyApril to October
East Duchesnay Falls TrailOntario1.5 km32 m21 minEasyApril to October
Arkell Springs Loop TrailOntario2.6 km57 m38 minEasyApril to October
Blue Springs Side TrailOntario1.6 km36 m24 minEasyApril to October
Homesteader TrailOntario2.9 km63 m41 minEasyApril to October
Laura Secord TrailOntario1.1 km25 m16 minEasyApril to October
Stonefields Side TrailOntario0.7 km14 m9 minEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with Voyageur Trail, Lower Falls Side Trail, Arab Lake Gorge 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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