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Rouge National Urban Park
Rouge National Urban Park
Tommy Thompson Park
Orchard Trail
West Humber Recreational Trail
Taylor Creek Dog Park
Lower Don Recreation Trail
Upper Don Recreation Trail
Lavender Creek Trail
Rouge Valley Conservation Centre
East Don Trail
Cedar Trail and the Beare Wetlands Loop
Waterfront trail
Sun Valley
Stairs north south
Orchard Trail
Rouge National Urban Park
Little Rouge Creek
Beltline Trail
Charles Sauriol Park
East Don Trail
Upper Don Recreation Trail
West Humber Recreational Trail
Ontario Lake Side Walk
Reviews
Beautiful park with lovely walking trails and great views.
5 🌟
Looking forward to returning soon.
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5 🌟
Looking forward to returning soon.
😃
Nice area. In the middle of the city
Nice place to visit. You can choose to walk right by the water or up in the trees. Nice lookout points and a couple of rest areas
Great park. Easy and pleasant walking. Recommend to everyone
Love walking here specially in the winter there is low wind
Lovely place for a walk along the Don River
been fishing here, saw some slavs fishin as well and prob munchin 'em. Caught spotted trout.
I love this park. There are so many trails which you can explore and give you options to choose difficulty levels of hiking. My favorite one is the Vista trail starting near Twyn River Parking lot. It has got some elevation, there are a few points from which you can see the stunning forest growing downhill, and finally can catch the beautiful fall view from the Rouge platform.
I love to go here. This is being in the country.
while you are in the city .
There are wildflowers, wild animals, bumblebees and butterflies. These wetlands and this River desperately needs to be conserved as environmental biodiversity thrives here. The meadows have many pollinators. Humans may visit here but need to respect that many other non- human families live here and that this is their territory. Construction needs to stop . Nature and wildlife must always come first before humans and development.
while you are in the city .
There are wildflowers, wild animals, bumblebees and butterflies. These wetlands and this River desperately needs to be conserved as environmental biodiversity thrives here. The meadows have many pollinators. Humans may visit here but need to respect that many other non- human families live here and that this is their territory. Construction needs to stop . Nature and wildlife must always come first before humans and development.
It's beautiful as always 😍
Great, paved, easy walking path. Only one section with a hill. Can park at moccasin trail park
Great trail, not many cyclists as the West Don. This trail is on the East Don River in the Charles Sauriol Conservation Area. The paved trail is great for bird, fish and mammal watching. Parking is busy on autumn weekends and closed over winter.
Fairly easy hike. We went for the Orchard loop incorporating over half of the Cedar trail.
The initial leg of the trail is fairly easy followed by moderate elevation. Occasional views of the river. The orchard trail winds up on a dirt road adjacent to the railway tracks. If you make it a loop, you walk a quarter of the trail besides the railway tracks.
We went there in the evening, starting out around 5 and completing around 6:10, not many people around.
The initial leg of the trail is fairly easy followed by moderate elevation. Occasional views of the river. The orchard trail winds up on a dirt road adjacent to the railway tracks. If you make it a loop, you walk a quarter of the trail besides the railway tracks.
We went there in the evening, starting out around 5 and completing around 6:10, not many people around.
Enjoy nature by walking and cycling. Beautiful trail.
Spectacular
Really nice easy trail that leads you to the Rainbow Tunnel. Well paved and nice for walking and biking that’s pretty flat the entire way
This is a lovely place for a walk. We took the Vista Trail and came back via the Orchard Trail. There were some great elevated views of the river and it was quite peaceful. It was nice to see that some parts of the trails have been renovated.
Very tranquil trail that you can run, hike and cycle to your heart content. Beautiful flowers and fauna to boot.
Another nice piece of connecting trail that runs along the river and is well paved for walking and riding as well.
Amazing hiking place. Tried various trails in one day Cedar, Orchard, Vista and Mast loop and our favourite was Orchard Trail. Cedar trail has some very beautiful pockets but some part of route doesn’t feel that exciting. Vista and Mast trail are also beautiful, especially some off route hiking trails and is good for a short walk amongst nature if you live close by. I would definitely visit it again and maybe in another season to get a different hiking experience
The East Don trail phase 2 is an easy trail if you follow the paved path. But there are paths made by people which can be moderate to hard. The Don river gives some nice views if you know where to look and during the summer months you can see large fish swimming upstream.
Lovely yet busy trail in the Rouge Conservation Area near the Zoo. Great for trainspotting.
My favourite local nature trail. Beautiful trail for families and solo walkers and bikers. Surrounded by natural beauty and woodland critters. You can see the salmon run in the fall and many up close sightings of deer prancing around. It’s my favourite place right in the city but totally hidden from traffic. Good place to bird watch as well. Love!
Memories of Last Ontario
Great stairs. The concrete is forgiving yet firm, ample in amount yet subtle in effect. The handrail brackets both sides like a frame on a Monet.
Great spot to do stair exercises .. Handrail to help stabilize while climbing up and down .. A great winter workout! 🏃
Nature as is
Nice trail close to the city. Came here early November nice weather and color.
Bicycle trail available. Parking can be found right next to the trail. Lots of parking space.
Bicycle trail available. Parking can be found right next to the trail. Lots of parking space.
Beautiful time to walk this trail and see the trees change colours
I visited the park on a couple of occasions. It was a lovely experience where the trail goes along the Humber River. There are multiple spots along it, where you can just sit and relax beside the river. Good for cycling too. Was an enjoyable experience.
Rouge National Urban Park - Orchard Trail and Cedar Trail
This past of the park has the most beautiful views of fall colours. There is a viewing deck where you can look down and see the Rouge River as well as the trees changing colors.
There is a trail going down to the Rouge River.
The trail is a mix of forest and open meadows.
It is busy during the fall with the Park hosting sports and family events.
This past of the park has the most beautiful views of fall colours. There is a viewing deck where you can look down and see the Rouge River as well as the trees changing colors.
There is a trail going down to the Rouge River.
The trail is a mix of forest and open meadows.
It is busy during the fall with the Park hosting sports and family events.
It’s ok. Good for rollers and cyclists, not a lot to see there
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I went hiking here with a couple of friends! We enjoyed the scenery… it was peaceful and fun. You hear nature mostly. We went hiking for 3 hours just wandering around and having fun. We also sat down and had a picnic near the creek. Love how the place is not as busy as high park since it’s not as popular. Also you see nice people hiking as well mostly elderly just enjoying the nature.
Very cool stairs
Lovely set of stairs.
Gets the blood pumping.
Gets the blood pumping.
Trail bad at Cherry and Lakeshore to Cherry beach
I love early morning walks, and it is not busy. The path is clean and beautiful.
Really nice trail which connects to lower Don river trail. The trail is always clean and we’ll kept.
Hiked Orchard and Vista loop. It is about 5km. Looked like it had a light snow yesterday, the scenery was beautiful. It was a Saturday morning, the weather was nice. It was not busy. The walk was pleasant.
The City of Toronto often posts signs that say, "No winter maintenance. Use at own risk." Well that does not deter us does it, from enjoying walks, runs, skis or bike rides outdoors in crisp winter air and sparkling landscapes. Dress appropriately, watch your step and have fun!
All my shots of January 2022 are north of the path split for the Bestview Park trails.
Enjoyable year round, good times outdoors.
All my shots of January 2022 are north of the path split for the Bestview Park trails.
Enjoyable year round, good times outdoors.
Such a great hiking area. Watch your step during the Winter. I fell twice thanks to black ice
This trail has a very high popularity among hikers, bikers, and nature lovers. Towards south, running along the Don River, it reaches Finch Avenue East and beyond. Along the way, one can sit on a bench near the river and enjoy sounds of nature. Northwards, it crosses North York Bike Trail, which runs east-west. At this point, a number of possibilities open up. You may walk in either direction on the bike trail, or continue northwards where, beyond Cummer Avenue, it merges with the Bestview Hiking Trails leading to Bestview Park. After crossing Cummer Avenue, a trail branches out towards east and goes up to Leslie Street. As you cross Leslie Street, you will find entrance to the Duncan Creek Trail, which ends at the Duncan Creek Park near Don Mills Road.
Following are two views of the North York Bike Trail near the point where it crosses the Upper Don Recreation Trail.
Following are two views of the North York Bike Trail near the point where it crosses the Upper Don Recreation Trail.
been using these stairs for years love it
Very nice stairs
Amazing place to avoid the sun and toxicity of roads/cars.
Nice park
A little too manicured for my liking. Natural is better. Forces walkers into tight walking paths. May be inconvenient for dogs.
Beautiful, newly constructed trail.
It features some nice sloped roads throughout the trail for those who want a bit more excitement than the average trails you find in urban parks.
It features some nice sloped roads throughout the trail for those who want a bit more excitement than the average trails you find in urban parks.
Amazing area for hiking and or biking above the Don River areas. Many trails to choose from and today we decided on the beginner trail as we had been hiking other areas. This took around 30 to 45 minutes and very nice. Take a photo of the map on the way in after you cross the bridge over the Don River. The trails branch off and can be confusing as we kept seeing the same groups pass us but they didn't ask for directions. We used Google Maps to follow the right trail.
Perfect spot for anyone, some upgrades and down grades but wear the proper footwear for snow covered trails. Some were enjoying mountain bikes and others walking the family dogs. We will be back again and try a different trail.
Perfect spot for anyone, some upgrades and down grades but wear the proper footwear for snow covered trails. Some were enjoying mountain bikes and others walking the family dogs. We will be back again and try a different trail.
Nice short trail, features a river and a pond. Will take about 45 min to complete at a moderate pace. May not be suitable for kids as some parts are bumpy and uphill steep. Not a loop so you have to trace your steps back to the parking lot which is big enough but can get filled if you get there late.
Can get crowded in the evenings. But its peaceful at other times.
My friends and I were there September 14th. We started our journey from Esther Lorrie Park. There are fields of Canada Goldenrods along the trail. It's a good season to watch them.
Not my favourite but quite nice for park in the city. Only 30 mins drive from Toronto you should arrive at the parking lot on the east side of Albion Rd. Some of the pictures are misleading as I don't find those places during my visit. I have gone on both side of the park and follow the trail to the very end. The creek are dirty as there's homeless camp nearby. The trail is also busy with cyclists that won't slow down. Always focus on your surroundings if you don't want to get hit by them. Bring your dog but always put them on leash as there are other wild animals in this park. Washroom can be found on the entrance near the playground but no water fountain at all.
This is a beautiful place for people who love nature, scenic trails, for hiking or walking. You can sit by the river banks in the summer for some peace and quiet