Official Selection
Updated March 2026
Top 10 Best Hiking Trails in in Ottawa and Countryside
Our selection of the most beautiful trails in the region. Ranking based on 271+ hiker reviews.
10 selected trails
271+ reviews
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1
Advanced
Jack Pine Trail
4.7
(3 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
3 km
Total distance
10 m
Elevation gain
2
2
Andrew Haydon Park
4.7
(61 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
3
3
Intermediate
Sheila McKee Park
4.7
(15 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
10 km
Total distance
50 m
Elevation gain
4
4
Dow's Lake
4.7
(42 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
60 m
Elevation gain
5
5
Prince of Wales Falls
4.7
(22 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
10 m
Elevation gain
6
6
Beginner
Vincent Massey Park
4.6
(16 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
5 km
Total distance
20 m
Elevation gain
7
7
Beginner
Rideau Falls
4.6
(39 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
2.5 km
Total distance
10 m
Elevation gain
8
8
Old Quarry Trail
4.6
(25 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
3 KM
Total distance
20 m
Elevation gain
9
9
Intermediate
Dewberry Trail
4.6
(14 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
6.5 KM
Total distance
300 m
Elevation gain
10
10
Beginner
Brewer Park
4.6
(15 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
1.5 km
Total distance
20 M
Elevation gain
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