The County of Haliburton is rich with multi-use trails. Whether you're a hiker, biker, paddler or snowmobiler, there's something for everyone.
Hiking Haliburton
Visit the hiking trails page found on our tourism website for a full listing of everything we have to offer for those on foot.
Did you know that Canada's Largest Hiking Festival happens each fall and winter in the Haliburton Highlands? It's free to participate and these guided hikes offer something for everyone.
Haliburton County Rail Trail
The Haliburton County Rail Trail will open to all non-motorized activities and ATVs that have obtained a permit from the HATV on Monday May 2, 2022.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we ask that all rail trail users continue to respect each other and maintain appropriate physical distancing & group numbers to comply with public health recommendations and Provincial guidelines. Thank you, stay safe and have fun
Beginning July 1, volunteers from the Kawartha ATV Association in partnership with the Haliburton ATV Association and the County will be on the HCRT as Educational Patrollers. Working together to keep the trails safe, the volunteer patrollers are acting as trail ambassadors and will be educating and providing assistance to all users. All motorized riders are required to stop for the patrollers.
The Township of Minden Hills has closed the Sedgwick Bridge and started detouring local traffic on to the Rail Trail between Cemetery Road and Francis Road. The detour is expected to be in place until late October or Early November 2022. Please watch for detour signs and expect vehicles to be in the area.
The Rail Trail is maintained by the Public Works department. It is multi-use as outlined below:
- April 1 – May 1 or when trail conditions permit: the trail is open for all non-motorized activities.
- May 1 – November 30 or when trail conditions permit: the trail is open to all non-motorized activities and ATVs that have obtained a permit from the Haliburton County ATV Association.
- December 1 – March 31 or when trail conditions permit: the trail is open only to Snowmobiles that have obtained a permit from the Haliburton County Snowmobile Association
Would you like to hold a special event on the Rail Trail? Complete the special events application form.
If you have a concern or comment about the Rail Trail, please complete a Report a Concern form.
Permits
You will need a special events permit if you are holding an event on the Haliburton County Rail Trail. Please see our Roads and Sign Permits page for more information.