Orono Crown Lands Trust Nature Trails

What are the Orono Crown Lands?

The Orono Crown Lands occupy 633 acres of the former Ontario Tree Nursery. Fifteen km of well marked and maintained nature trails meander through a varied habitat of mature evergreen and deciduous hardwood forests. Many trails are easy walking, with benches and a large picnic area west of the Ochonski Rd. entrance. Wilmot Creek, one of Ontario’s best cold-water creeks, runs through the property. A spawning run of rainbow trout occurs in mid-April with a salmon run in late August.

Activities include walking, hiking, bicycling, fishing, dog walking, as well as cross country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter.

There are no admission or parking fees and free trail maps are available. Please consider submitting a membership form or donating through the donation stations at our parking lots.

In April 2021 the Orono Crown Lands Trust was not able to hold our Annual General Meeting due to restrictions on social gatherings during the Covid-19 pandemic. To see our latest highlights please click here.

Also, due to the pandemic, we have had to cancel the 2021 Annual Orono Crown Lands Barbecue that we have held every August for many years. However you can still renew your membership by going to the renewal form and mailing it in or dropping it off at the Apple Blossom flower shop. Please click here.

Taunton Rd. Parking Lot Expansion & Zero Waste Policy

Expanded Taunton Road Parking Lot Ready

Construction has been completed on schedule, November 9. 2021, and our Orono Crown Lands parking lot at Taunton Road is open again. The two-day project expanded the lot from ten to 30 parking spaces.

Thank you for a job well done to our crew of volunteers and contractor Taylor Sand and Gravel.

Zero Waste On The Trails

It just got over the top! The sheer volume of garbage from increased traffic on the trails became more than our volunteers could take away. This means that the bins have been removed and trail users need to pack out all their refuse.

Orono Crown Lands Trust

Nature Trails & Activites

We are a registered non-profit organization which administers, maintains and improves this natural area for the free use and enjoyment by the public. We manage the Crown Lands under the direction of the Ontario Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry.

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Nature Trails & Activites

Whether you like hiking, biking, fishing, skiing, snowshoeing, or just simply taking your dog for a walk in nature, you can do that while enjoying the beautiful landscape of the Orono Crown Lands. Come visit and see for yourself.

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Nature Trails & Activites

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Are you passionate about what we're doing? Let us know! We are always looking for members and volunteers to help us make our vision a reality. We'll help you find a way to volunteer that best suits you. We're excited to have you join the team!

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