Hiking Trails in Haliburton County

Glebe Park

This park truly shines in all seasons. In winters, its trails are groomed and transformed into cross-country skiing routes. When the snow melts, mountain bikers and hikers find their sanctuary, navigating the park's diverse terrains. With a variety of trail lengths, Glebe park has something for everyone.

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Algonquin Highlands Trails

Among them, the Crest of Kennisis stands out for its challenging climbs and rewarding views. Meanwhile, the Log Chute Trail mesmerizes with its historical narrative, guiding hikers past a reconstructed log chute and offering snippets of the logging era. The mobile app AllTrails is a good resource to search for hiking trails in the county.

Minden Whitewater Preserve

Just outside of Minden, the whitewater preserve is a hotspot for kayaking and white-water rafting. There is also a trail, allowing hikers to walk along the rapids.

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Winter Recreation

June 10, 2024
Sir Sam's Ski Hill
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Blairhampton Golf Course
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Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve
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Klaxon Lake

June 7, 2024
 The Klaxon Lake estate is an outdoor retreat in itself. Providing just under 1500 acres of primarily untouched property. The expansive property offers plenty of opportunities for exploration and recreation in your own backyard, you never have to leave the comfort of your own property and here’s why!
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Trails

June 7, 2024
The acreage of Klaxon Lake Estate boasts x# of kilometers of trails. Whether hiking or exploring via ATV/side-by-side there are a multitude of ways to navigate the area.
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Cross-country Skiing

June 7, 2024
Historically, the property owner had a trail groomer to maintain paths used for cross country skiing. These trails span x# of kilometers and are the perfect way to enjoy the winter wonderland in Haliburton county. More for the outdoor enthusiasts Klaxon Lake estate is currently under a Managed Forest Plan. The purpose of the plan is to maintain a healthy forest and the ecosystems within to be enjoyed for generations to come. The vast land boasts a variety of habitat-types accommodating a large array of wildlife including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians. 179 different species of wildlife call this property home. The protection of these habitats is important for the conservation of local biological diversity and the preservation of self-sustaining species’ population around Klaxon Lake Estate.
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