Hiking Trails

Maximilian Farm Trail

This is a private trail located on the Retreat’s farm. It is a 1-kilometre hiking loop that can be accessed through a private driveway off of the 14th Line. Upon entering the driveway, hike south. Within 50 meters, you will see the trail’s opening point on your right side. GPS location: 44.27498, -77.80829

Ferris Trail

Situated as part of both Ferris Provincial Park and Trans Canada Trail, the Ferris Trail is 30 km long. The Ferris Trail has two main trails: the Drumlin and the River Gorge. The Drumlin trail is a series of large loops with numerous benches to offer moments to break. The River Gorge trail traverses beside the Trent River from the northern park boundary past Ranney Falls and the Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge reaches down to the southern park boundary before looping back north. Both trails have some rough sections. Overall the Ferris Trail’s difficulty is intermediate. Photos can be found here. GPS location: 44.29439, -77.79416

Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge
Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge

The Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge offers quite a vantage point over the Trent River. The beauty of this adventurous journey will change with the seasons. Located right beside locks 11 & 12 at the south end of Campbellford, the Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge is on the Trans Canada Trail. GPS location: 44.29253, -77.80102

Click for map of Ferris Trail. More information about Ferris Provincial Park and Trans Canada Trail.

Marmora Crowe River Trail

This multi-use trail is open to all recreational enthusiasts. You can get to this trail via Highway #7 and McCleary Road. The trail connects with the Trans Canada Trail System and part of the Eastern Ontario Trails Association. Please visit the EOTA web site or call (613) 478-1444 for more information. GPS location: 44.44523, -77.69376

Marmora Mine Trail

Marmora Mine Trail

This multi-use trail is open to all recreational enthusiasts. You can get to the trail via Mary Street from Highway #7. The trail connects with the Hastings Heritage Trail and part of the Eastern Ontario Trails Association. Please visit the EOTA web site or call (613) 478-1444 for more information. Photos can be found here. GPS location: 44.48302, -77.65946

Brian Goodchild Memorial Trail

This is an attractive and unusual trail adjacent to the river. It is wheelchair accessible and open to walkers and bicycles. It is not open to motorized vehicles. The trail is about three kilometres long. GPS location: 44.48235, -77.68441

Teal Trail and Upland Loop

This is a 4.0-kilometre loop trail located near Campbellford and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and downhill skiing and is accessible year-round. GPS location: 44.27498, -77.80829