3 Best Hiking Trails in Cambridge

“Little Tract Trail is a beautiful natural area surrounded by 50-year-old trees. The trail is owned by the County of Wellington. This area is a popular walking spot. Little Tract Trail is famous for its walking paths, and the trails are marked for the users. The trail provides an excellent experience for hikers of all experience levels, and the trails are interconnected. This trail is a dog-friendly place and a wonderful area for families. Little Tract Trail has many green areas, trails, picnic tables, benches, and parking lots. The trail has a good amount of parking available and more than one entrance. Walk the Little Tract Hiking Trail and spend your time with nature.”

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“Shade's Mills Conservation Area is a scenic hiking area in Cambridge, ON. The conservation area has 12 kilometres of paths through mature forests along Mill Creek. The area provides snowshoeing and ice fishing for children and families. Shade's Mills Conservation Area also offers various activities, including the famous movie night on Friday nights. There are 10 kilometres of groomed cross-country ski trails and a snowshoe path. In winter, it offers cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice fishing. Anglers can fish in the 32-hectare (80-acre) reservoir created by Shade's Mills Dam construction. The conservation area has well-marked trails; you can choose how long you want to hike. Shade's Mills Conservation Area is one of the fine trails for hikers.”

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“Mill Run Trail is one of the well-maintained hiking areas in Cambridge, ON. The trail has a built-in boardwalk. The trail also has a pedestrian bridge about 200 feet into Riverside Park. The trail also connects through parks to the King Street Bridge at Riverside Park, Chopin Drive, and the Linear Trail. This 11.7-mile out-and-back trail is a moderately challenging route and takes 4 hours and 30 minutes to complete. This trail is popular for hiking, biking, and running, but you can still find peace and quiet during less busy times. Mill Run Trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.”

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