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Springwater

Hickling Trail

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Canada
Ontario
Springwater

Hickling Trail

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6

hikers

Hickling Trail

00:50

3.07km

40m

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: July 30, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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4 m

Hickling Tract Trailhead Parking

Highlight • Parking

The dirt lot here serves as the trailhead for the Hickling Tract of Simcoe County Forests. There are trails departing from both sides of the road, so take your pick!

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63 m

Simcoe County Forest – Hickling Tract

Highlight • Forest

The Hickling Tract is popular with hikers and mountain bikers, and the trails are a great place to take your dog walking as well. The protected forests span 40 hectares and were originally a farm owned by the Hickling family. In 1948, it was transformed into a public recreational forest and remains a popular recreation space.

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435 m

Hickling Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This 1.5-kilometer trail that is made of compact gravel and averages 3 meters wide, making it accessible to most visitors and a great option for families. Eventually this trail and others in the area will connect an 11 kilometre gap in the ongoing Trans Canada Trail project.

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1.54 km

Hickling Recreational Trail – South Trailhead

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You can access the 1.5 kilometer Hickling Trail from here, but there are many other trails that wind through the area, meaning you can do an out and back hike or create your own loop.

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3.07 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.07 km

Surfaces

1.61 km

1.46 km

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Saturday 5 September

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