Durham Regional Forest
Durham Regional Forest
Activities
The Durham Regional Forest Main Tract is comprised of plantation forests established over 90 years ago, as well as mixed hardwood areas.
This forest encompasses a 596 hectare area that is located at the top of the Oak Ridges Moraine, in the Town of Uxbridge, and is renowned for its excellent cross-country skiing, mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding.
More than 16 kilometres of recreational trails in four marked loops and numerous secondary recreational trails throughout the Main Tract. Contributes to regional and national recreational trail networks.
Please follow all park rules during your visit.
- No parking? Visit another area. Absolutely no parking outside of designated spots.
- Parking is limited to 3 hours maximum.
- No tailgating permitted.
The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority manages the Durham Regional Forest on behalf of Durham Region. For general questions or to report issues with trails/facilities please contact:
Forestry and Greenspace Services
Phone: 905-895-1281 or 1-800-465-0437
Email: 
info@LSRCA.on.ca
Planning an event?
If you would like to plan an event at Durham Forest please fill out the Request a Booking form.
After you complete the Request a Booking form you will be contacted about availability for your event. If have questions not answered through this process, please contact Kathy at k.hillis@LSRCA.on.ca or 905-895-1281 x 222.
Need some help finding your way?
Hours, Locations & Map
Open daily from dawn until dusk
Main Tract – Groomed Trails Map
Latitude: 44.0505
Longitude: -79.07352
Location: Six tracts located in the southeast corner of the watershed (near Uxbridge). Some have parking, while others are accessed from concession roads.
Smartphone maps are now available
Did you know you can now access the Durham Forest Regional map
using the free Avenza App?
Simply download the Avenza App on your smartphone and use it when you visit. It’s that easy! Once the map is downloaded, you won’t have to use your data when you hit the trails.
Who to Contact
Parking Related Inquiries
Township of Uxbridge
This property is managed by Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority on behalf of Durham Region. For all other inquiries including general questions or to report issues with recreational trails and facilities please contact:
Forestry and Greenspace Services
Phone: 905-895-1281 or 1-800-465-0437
Email: info@LSRCA.on.ca
Amenities
- Access to The Trans Canada Trail and Oak Ridges Moraine Trail
- Head of trails kiosk and additional trail kiosks throughout the property
Natural Features
- Mixed Forest
- Plantation Forest
- Oak Ridges Moraine
- Historic Blow Sands