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Ottawa hiking trail Hog's Back Park
Ottawa hiking trail Hog's Back Park
Ottawa hiking trail Hog's Back Park
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HOG'S BACK PARK

(5.0 Score)
600 Hog's Back Road,
Ottawa, ON K1V 1H8 Directions

Since 1950

Specialty:

✓ Hiking ✓ Walking Trails ✓ Trees ✓ Flowers ✓ Bird Watching ✓ Nature Views ✓ Rideau River ✓ Waterfalls ✓ Bike Path ✓ Cycling ✓ Green Space ✓ Washrooms ✓ BBQ Pits

“Hog's Back Park spans over 20.8 hectares with beautiful scenery, open spaces, historical displays, and a renovated heritage pavilion. The park features a stunning waterfall where the Rideau River and Rideau Canal meet. Hog's Back Park includes impressive waterfalls, a dam, picnic areas with tables, and well-maintained hiking trails. Visitors can explore wildlife, observe birds, and relax in designated areas. The park provides numerous benches, and washrooms are available at the main kiosk. Hog's Back Park is ideal for enjoying nature during your day or weekend. Free parking is available.

2025 Update: Hog's Back Park has a wheelchair accessibility entrance.”

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Contact:

(613) 239-5000

Open 24 Hours

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Ottawa hiking trail Mer Bleue Bog
Ottawa hiking trail Mer Bleue Bog
Ottawa hiking trail Mer Bleue Bog
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MER BLEUE BOG

(4.9 Score)
Ridge Road,
Ottawa, ON K0A 2Y0 Directions

Since 1995

Specialty:

✓ Nature Views ✓ Boardwalks ✓ Wildlife ✓ Hiking ✓ Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing ✓ Forest ✓ Photography ✓ Bird Watching ✓ Walking Trails ✓ Outdoor Activities ✓ Picnic Areas and Self-Guided Tour

“Mer Bleue Bog plays an essential role in climate stabilization. The park features an interpretive boardwalk, sand ridges, cross-country ski trails, and forests. Mer Bleue Park offers over 20 kilometres of trails, providing ample hiking opportunities. This park has a 7,700-year-old bog history and provides habitat for many species of regionally rare and significant plants, birds and other wildlife. Mer Bleue Bog is an excellent spot for a short walk, offering something different to see in every season. Visitors can explore diverse vegetation, from early succession poplars to shrubs. The bog supports two main types of vegetation: black spruce forest and open heathland. Mer Bleue Bog is ideal for large groups looking to gather for special events or occasions.

2025 Update: Located in the southeastern sector of the Greenbelt, the 3,500-hectare Mer Bleue conservation area provides a unique opportunity to see a northern boreal landscape.”

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Price:

Admission Free

Contact:

(613) 239-5000

Mon-Sun: 8am - 9pm

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Ottawa hiking trail South March Highlands Conservation Forest
Ottawa hiking trail South March Highlands Conservation Forest
Ottawa hiking trail South March Highlands Conservation Forest
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SOUTH MARCH HIGHLANDS CONSERVATION FOREST

(4.8 Score)
South March Highland Trails,
Ottawa, ON K2K 1X7 Directions

Specialty:

✓ Dog Walking ✓ Skiing ✓ Trees ✓ Snowshoeing ✓ Walking Trails ✓ Forest ✓ Green Spaces ✓ Jogging ✓ Flowers ✓ Wild Places ✓ Mountain Biking ✓ and Trail Running

“South March Highlands Conservation Forest is one of Ottawa’s largest and most biologically diverse urban forests, located in Ottawa’s West End. This is a nature preserve forest that offers hiking, mountain biking, and more. The park visitors enjoy mountain biking, hiking, trail running, dog walking, and orienteering in the summer and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. The forest has green trails filled with little painted rocks, and even the blue trails had some lovely views. The South March Highlands forest has lots of wonderful wildlife and clean areas for sitting and snacking. The South March Highlands Forest is a great place to go for mountain bike trails or hiking, and is accessible year-round.

2025 Update: South March Highlands Conservation Forest has a 457-hectare forested nature preserve and is dog-friendly.”

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(613) 963-0145

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HOG'S BACK PARK REVIEWS

Excellent experience on a sunny Sunday afternoon when friends and family. Parking was easy then we covered most of the area by foot. Went across the fall and over fees Rocky trails. Then back up and across the road towards the lake. There's a very nice playground for kids of all ages. It feels great to be in company of so many folks during summers. Relaxing Esther and calm breeze. I can go there again with my family and will surely do.

it's like a little forest or nature in the middle of city. Just awesome place...I did not get much time to finish the trail hike because I was mesmerized by the beauty of the waterfalls...but the trail is well maintained with enough signs. There is description of the history of the park and waterfall...even while hiking there are small places side roads that lead to river where one can site and enjoy the flowing water...

Great City Park! It really feels like you're in the middle of nature even though you're in the middle of the city. They had some really nice trails along the water. The park was very clean and then there was lots of parking.

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MER BLEUE BOG REVIEWS

This is a hidden gem of a trail/conservation area. It's one of the shorter trails, but it is breathtakingly beautiful and well maintained. One could do several circles around the trail and still find new, amazing things to look at. Looking forward to going there in the summer. Trail could use some touch-ups here and there, and the info signs need an update. Still, highly recommended. It'll definitely put a smile on your face.

Good amount of trails for running, walking and none of the trails are difficult, however, some parts that are less used or off main trails can be very wet and muddy at times. Parking: It could be very busy on weekends and holidays, but I live really close and doesn’t get busy on weekdays. However I’ve always managed to find parking even during peak time.

There's two parking spots, if you want to have a small hike before doing the actual boardwalk It's recommended parking at the first lot. The boardwalk itself is very well maintained and has some beautiful scenery of the bog and surrounding woodland area. If you want to go a nice long hike when you're done the bog boardwalk. Map yourself to Dewberry its only 3 minutes away and has many km of trails.

SOUTH MARCH HIGHLANDS CONSERVATION FOREST REVIEWS

Wonderfully maintained trails, though parts of them can get a little rugged - especially for greenbelt trails! This is the closest I have come to a real hike in this area. Watch out for the bugs! They were pretty thick into August this year. I’d imagine this area gets pretty damp in the spring, so plan accordingly. Also, make sure you’re route stays clear of the private property!.

One of the best parts of living in Morgan's Grant is this wonderful spot for mountain biking, trail-running, and snowshoeing. The mountain biking is quite technical and challenging. I like to go running and it's quite nice with the few ponds and winding trails.

Just started Fat Biking and my husband, who rides these beautiful trails all summer, gave a guided tour. Lots of people out, snowshoeing, dog walking, fat biking, beautiful day!!! Gorgeous area for sure!

TBR® Inspection Score Report

HOG'S BACK PARK Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 4.3K: 10
Videos: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

MER BLEUE BOG Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 2.6K: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SOUTH MARCH HIGHLANDS CONSERVATION FOREST Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Complete Info: 9
Contact Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 1.1K: 10
Website Source: 10
Website Standard: 10

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