Best Hiking Trails in Ottawa<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\nThis soothing walk through Ottawa\u2019s vast greenery is suitable for all ages and skill levels. The Pinhey Forest Trail Loop runs for 6.7km with little incline or obstacles on the way. You can make your hike at Pinhey Forest Trails as easy or advanced as you desire, with two trails to choose from.<\/p>\n
Trail 30 and 31 snake through 3.5km of mature forest space, while trails 32 and 33 consist of a 3.2km walk through Pinhey Forest. Both trails are more than suitable for beginners, but if you\u2019re looking for a challenge, the fitness trail on Trail 30 is sure to get your blood pumping.<\/p>\n
You can access the trailhead for the Pinhey Forest Trails by heading to the year-round parking at Slack Road or the dedicated parking behind the Nepean Sportsplex. Dogs are welcome to join you on the trails as long as they are leashed, except for the months between December and April.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Rideau Trail<\/span><\/h2>\nRideau Trail is the hiking path you want to go to whether you want a quick 2km stroll or a multi-day trek. With 387km of trails within the Rideau Trail network, you\u2019ll find a variety of loops of all different levels, from beginner to advanced. However, if you are a brave and avid hiker, you can hike the entire trail from Kingston to Ottawa in 9-16 days!<\/p>\n
On the Ottawa side of the trail, the Ottawa Hiking Club often organizes outings on the Rideau Trail including anything from snowshoeing to cross-country skiing. However, there are also several smaller loops along the northern border of the trail for you to meander through if you aren\u2019t wanting to make a weekend trip out of it. You can bring your pets on a leash to hike with you in most cases, so long as you aren\u2019t planning on taking them across the entire trail.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Pine Grove Trail<\/span><\/h2>\nNestled in the midst of the Pine Grove Forest in south Ottawa, the Pine Grove Trail provides an easy, 6 mile loop for visitors to enjoy. Great for a light stroll or a power walk, these trails give you an opportunity to not only hike, but to snowshoe, cross-country ski, and bike. Pine Grove Trail is pretty popular among the locals, but it\u2019s a big enough area to still have some peace and quiet.<\/p>\n
While Pine Grove Trail is open year-round, the best months to go are April through October. Once you get to the end of the summer months, the trail transforms into a picturesque fall environment that looks straight out of a picture frame. No matter what time of year you visit, though, feel free to bring your pup along with you, as the Pine Grove Trail welcomes dogs year round!<\/p>\n