Cranberry Trail

Location

end of Cranberry Road, Callander 

Management

Municipality of Callander

Length

2.5 km / 1.6 miles one way

Difficulty

easy

Activities

hiking, cycling, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling (main trail for OFSC access only!)

Amenities

parking, rest area, lookout, interpretive signage

Surface

level foot bed, forested, small section with bark chips

Rules for Use: 

- ATVs, motorbikes prohibited
- follow marked routes only
- carry out all litter
- keep to the right except when passing
- fires are not permitted along the trail
- smoking is prohibited
- do not remove plant life
- do not damage live trees by breaking branches or stripping bark
- dogs must remain leashed at all times, and please clean up after them

Description:

This beautiful 2.5 km (1.6 mile) trail begins at the end of Cranberry Road in Callander, and stretches out to Callander Bay.  The trail branches off about half-way through, leading to a platform overlooking the Cranberry Marsh.  With interpretive signage, benches along the way, and a gorgeous view of Callander Bay, this trail is perfect for the whole family.

Directions: 

From the HWY 11/17 junction near Seymour Street, take HWY 11 south to the Pinewood Park Drive/Highway 94 turnoff.  Turn left at the lights, and drive 2 km (1.2 miles) to Fairway Drive, where you will turn right.  Turn right again after 200 m (0.12 miles) onto Cranberry Road, where you will find the Cranberry Trail parking lot at the end.

Pictures: 

Click here to check out pictures of the Cranberry Trail in our photo gallery.

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