The trails at Palmerston Canonto Conservation Area are very well marked with a clear trail map at everyone major intersection. There are seven trails total varying from 300m to 1km and can be combined to hike up to 5kms.
The paths vary between being wide enough for ATVs (not allowed, just giving a visual here, ha ha) and being 1 person wide only with some overgrowth. There are decent elevation gains on trillium, pickerel, and cattail. The most challenging section is along cattail trail just prior to reaching the vista lookout if hiking counter clockwise.
Cattail Trail: 1km, vista lookout.
Crow Trail: 720m
Sumac Trail: 725m
Trillium Trail: 300m, sheltered rest area, lakeview lookout.
Pickerel Trail: 420m, lakeview lookout.
Beaver Trail: 475m
Juniper Trail: 740m, beach at parking lot.