Trails
Old growth forests are wooded areas that have been allowed to mature relatively undisturbed. Within Grant’s Woods many trees are up to 200 years old. You can find this 1.9km, rare wonder just outside Orillia, on Division Road between Fairgrounds Road and Uhthoff Line. For downloadable pdf, copy and paste link into your browser: http://bit.ly/1qfehWl
Your journey on the Uhthoff Trail will take you through scenic wooded areas, over wetlands, crossing many streams. Observe the many varieties of barns. Trail is open to the public year round. It is used by hikers, cyclists, naturalists, skiers, snowmobilers, and equestrians. The trail, which is 30 km long, extends from Wilson Point Road in Orillia to Coldwater and is part of the Trans Canada Trail. The surface is crushed stone. Great for walking, biking and running year round.
The Coldwater course is perfect for those riders looking for rolling terrain, challenging climbs, with plenty of stops along the way. Ride beside Bass Lake and enjoy the view of the water before passing through Marchmont on route to Coldwater. Stop for a bite to eat in Coldwater or learn about Coldwater’s History at the Heritage Museum or Historic Mill before setting out to return to the Fairgrounds.
A loop trail throughout the Matchedash Bay Provincial Wildlife Area, which is the largest marsh in the area, located just outside of Coldwater. The trail is 2 km, fairly flat with earth, grass and natural covering. Great for skiing and snowboarding.
Starting in the Town of Washago, Carlyon Loop offers rolling terrain for the intermediate and advanced rider. Follow the route through rural agricultural land and back to the beautiful Washago Centennial Park, where you can swim, play or picnic, with a boat launch and access to Lake Couchiching. On your way out of town, be sure to stop in the Town of Washago for a delicious treat.
The Couchiching Conservancy protects more than 11,000 acres of ecologically significant land in the Orillia region, either through direct ownership, partnerships with other organizations such as The Nature Conservancy of Canada, or through conservation easement agreements with private landowners. We help protect the natural features of this region for now and for future generations. For a full listing of the properties the Couchiching Conservancy protects, copy and paste the following link into your browser: http://bit.ly/1tcFKvC
Cycling Trails
The Coldwater course is perfect for those riders looking for rolling terrain, challenging climbs, with plenty of stops along the way. Ride beside Bass Lake and enjoy the view of the water before passing through Marchmont on route to Coldwater. Stop for a bite to eat in Coldwater or learn about Coldwater’s History at the Heritage Museum or Historic Mill before setting out to return to the Fairgrounds.
Starting in the Town of Washago, Carlyon Loop offers rolling terrain for the intermediate and advanced rider. Follow the route through rural agricultural land and back to the beautiful Washago Centennial Park, where you can swim, play or picnic, with a boat launch and access to Lake Couchiching. On your way out of town, be sure to stop in the Town of Washago for a delicious treat.
Your journey on the Uhthoff Trail will take you through scenic wooded areas, over wetlands, crossing many streams. Observe the many varieties of barns. Trail is open to the public year round. It is used by hikers, cyclists, naturalists, skiers, snowmobilers, and equestrians. The trail, which is 30 km long, extends from Wilson Point Road in Orillia to Coldwater and is part of the Trans Canada Trail. The surface is crushed stone. Great for walking, biking and running year round.
