Free Resources

  • Packing Checklists

    Packing Checklists

    Take the thinking out of packing with these incredible packing lists and checklists for pre-hike, day hikes, and post hikes. We’ve also included helpful hiker hacks!

  • What to Wear

    What to Wear

    Tips on what clothing, footwear, and extras to wear hiking because no matter what kind of hike you’re going on, what you wear makes a difference when it comes to your safety and comfort level.

  • Safe Solo Hiker

    Safe Solo Hiker

    Nervous about hiking alone? Check out this comprehensive list of considerations, habits, and gear to minimize risk and increase your hiking confidence!

  • Seasonal Tips

    Seasonal Tips

    Keeping you safe through the seasons with education on how hiking changes with the seasons, how to react safely to wildlife, winter gear, hunting season, mud season and more!

  • Learn the Land

    Learn the Land

    Hiking and respecting our local trails becomes effortless when you understand the land. We’ll make it clear as mud by answering questions like: Who manages the land? Why are there different trail rules? What the heck is a watershed?

  • Local Hiking Tips

    Local Hiking Tips

    The safe hiking tips and responsible recreation insights that might surprise you. This info and hacks make all-the-difference so you can hike with confidence! Think bears, ticks, dogs, swimming, hunting, foraging, drones, etc

Where to Find Trails

  • Ontario Hiking

    The place to go for trail reports, group hikes, and more in Southeastern Ontario.

  • PERO Outaouais

    PERO excels managing 12 trail systems in the region with towers, waterfalls, art, and more.

  • NCC

    The NCC manages trails in Gatineau Park and the six sectors within the Greenbelt.

  • Ontario's Highlands

    The highlands are an adventurer’s paradise! Check out their trails and itineraries.

  • Naturally L&A

    Lennox & Addington County has over 100 lakes, 350 bird species, and wonderfully rugged trails.

  • Conservation Ontario

    There are 36 Conservation Authorities protecting 150,000 hectares and hosting all-the-trails.

  • Parks Ontario

    There are well over 100 parks managed by Ontario Parks with diverse terrain and trails.

  • City of Ottawa

    Sticking to city limits? Check out the trails and conservation areas within Ottawa

Best Hikes

Best Hikes

The Best Hikes Book

This new ‘BEST HIKES’ book is different than the 4 editions of the quick reference booklet ‘Guide to Hiking Trails’ that has been released in the past.

BEST HIKES is a book with 50 detailed trail reports with all the information you need to enjoy that specific trail, including a trail map to reference, hiking tips, and recommendations.

Available in store and online at Mill Street Books in Almonte and Chapters in Ottawa.