Trails & Hiking

With over 160km of hiking tralis to discover, Oxford is the perfect place to discover the path less traveled. We're a quiet destination sans crowds (and we're cool with that). Discover trails covered in spring's magnificent blooms, autumn's most radiant colours, winter's snowy white blanket and the lushness of a Carolinian summer.

Trip Ideas

Southside Park

When spring is in full bloom, Woodstock’s historic Southside Park is a sight to...

Trillium Walks

What is better than taking a refreshing, energizing walk in the spring? Taking a walk among thousands of...

7 Must Trek Hikes Through Oxford

Lucky for us, Oxford County is located in the heart of Ontario's lush Carolinian Life Zone which means...

Hikes & Hamburgers: Match up your next great hike with a hearty meal in Oxford County

1. The Great Trail + The Indigo Lounge For the hike: Tillson Ave, Tillsonburg ON (just south of North...

3 Hiking Trails in Southern Ontario: Get off the beaten path in Oxford County

Where Should I Hike? So...you want to get outdoors, eh? If you're looking for a quiet hiking trail in...

Paddle the Nith River with Grand Experiences

We hit the Nith River in a canoe, enjoyed a cookout lunch on a rocky shore and even took on some rapids on...

Wildwood Conservation Area

Wildwood Conservation Area is a 3,5000 acre outdoor playground, located in the north part of Oxford County,...

Avon Trail - 19km

The Avon Trail is a hiking trail that runs from St. Mary’s to Conestogo. Providing a link between the...

Embro Pond Conservation Area - 2.4km

This well-maintained trail is packed earth and has wood chips on large sections. There are several loops,...

Millennium Trail System - 6km or less

The Millennium Trail System includes trails developed by the City of Woodstock, Woodstock Rotary Club,...

Hickson Trail - 9km

This beautiful trail runs along an old railway bed from Woodstock, north through 9 km of Oxford County...

Roth Park - 6.75km

Roth Park is on the south side of Pittock Lake. There are picnic facilities and is home to the Woodstock...

Vansittart Woods - 4.2km

The trail loops through hardwood and pine forests. There is one long incline, but the rest is relatively...

John Lawson Trail - 2.75km

This wide easy trail follows the south side of the Thames River. It includes many internal loops. The Park...

Thomas Ingersoll Scenic Trail - 2km

This beautiful walk brings you from the Ingersoll Cheese Museum into downtown Ingersoll. Discover the...

Trillium Woods - 1km

Be delighted by this easy trail during any season. Discover Trillium Woods This wide, well-maintained...

Lawson Tract - 2km

The public is encouraged to use the Tract for passive recreation and nature appreciation. In a grassy,...

Veterans' Memorial Walkway (Trans Canada Trail), Kinsmen Participark Trail and Mc Laughlin Way Trail

The Mc Laughlin Way Trail starts behind the Lake Lisgar Waterpark and extends to Lisgar Avenue. The trail...

Borden Crescent Trail - 1km

At the south end of Participark the trail goes up on to Baldwin St. and goes a short distance, west on...

Oxford Thames River Trail - 3.1km

The Oxford Thames River Trail is accessed either by the main parking area on the 45th line (an extension of...

Chesney Wilderness Area - 4km

The trail starts on a long wide grassy lane, which goes into a mature hardwood bush. It then goes into an...

The Carroll Trail - 5km

Full of beautiful vistas and bridges to cross, there is an opportunity to see wildlife as well as some...

Trans-Canada Trail (The Great Trail) - 17km

The Great Trail (aka The Trans-Canada Trail) links thousands of communities across Canada and has its own...

McLaughlin Way Trail - less than 1 km

The McLaughlin Way Trail starts behind the Lake Lisgar Waterpark and extends to Lisgar Avenue. The...