Moderate Hiking Trails near Toronto

8 routes near Toronto qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 10.5 km and 231 m (758 ft) of ascent.

That is 16 percent of the 50 routes we map near Toronto. They are shorter than the local average, 10.5 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, 231 m (758 ft) against 381 m (1,250 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Moderate routes are the sweet spot for most regular walkers: enough climbing to feel like a proper day out, never enough to turn into an ordeal. These lean toward the demanding end, so plan for a full day and check the forecast before you commit.