German Mills Settlers Park

easy ride and hike trails, good all all ages, no washroom. I parked across the street. you may park near the other end of park near Leslie street and steeles. You may spot a deer near John Street Entrance. A ravine is there, ankle height.

A beautiful park nestled into the quiet end of German Mills, surrounded by some of the most stunning homes.

A short walk here and you'd know immediately how peaceful it is. The sunsets here are some of the most stunning views you can get. The park is well maintained and is a delight for anyone seeking a good walk, hike, or a nice bike ride.

A very short loop, about 2km, across the creek from John. Pretty quiet on weekdays. Not a lot to see at this time of the year. Leaves were gone, the scenery was more like in winter. Too short a walk, but pleasant.

Lake to Lake Route - German Mills and Huntington Trails

York Region has connected this Lake to Lake Route from Lake Simcoe to Lake Ontario.

We started the trail at German Mills Settlers Park which is paved and leads to forest trails, a meadow that is being regenerated and the German Mills Creek. You can see the highway at the end of the hike. One also walks on sidewalks to connect to both trails.

Great urban park with a path for walks along the stream if you like being near water and the difference scenes the waterway gives. A few nice bridges. Good for a mild escape if you can't make it out of town to a larger park or wilderness.

This is our first time to walk here. It is part of Markham's Lake to Lake system which travels between Lake Simcoe to Lake Ontario (total of 121km). This portion is from Steeles Ave to Hwy 7 (4.2km) We enjoyed this warm Thanksgiving Monday weather to take a walk there. It was great to be outdoors and this route was not too busy with other walkers and bicycles. The trees are in the middle of transferring to fall colours so it should happen more during this week. There is a stream here along the route and places off the route to explore. I would like to continue walking along or riding this route in the near future...

It was a good choice! This trail was perfect for a family hike on weekend. It was not crowded and the loop was suitable for all levels. There was a bit of everything (including uphill, downhill, stairs, mud and paved roads). It was very easy to follow and the scenery was beautiful. Will come back again sometime!