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hikers
Orono Crown Lands loop
01:13
4.69km
30m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: April 27, 2026
Waypoints
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Start point
Parking
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380 m
Orono Crown Lands
Highlight • Forest
The Orono Crown Lands offer a 633-acre natural escape on the site of a former provincial tree nursery. Located just west of Orono village, the area features 13 kilometers of well-marked trails that wind through mature evergreen forests and hardwood groves. The property is bisected by Wilmot Creek, one of Ontario’s premier cold-water streams, which draws a wide variety of wildlife to its clear waters.
Tip by
2
2.43 km
Wilmot Creek
Highlight • River
Wilmot Creek flows through the heart of the Orono Crown Lands, carrying both a rich natural ecosystem and a unique place in Canadian history. As the site of North America's first full-scale fish hatchery, established in 1866 by Samuel Wilmot, the creek played a pivotal role in early conservation efforts to restore Atlantic Salmon to Lake Ontario. Today, the clear, cold waters remain a destination for nature enthusiasts, particularly during the seasonal migrations of Rainbow Trout and Pacific Salmon. Winding beneath a canopy of mature forest, the creek offers a tranquil setting for those looking to witness the enduring legacy of one of Ontario's most significant heritage waterways.
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4.69 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.63 km
1.03 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
3.63 km
1.03 km
< 100 m
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