Hodgson Tract loop

00:43

2.66km

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: August 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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9 m

Hodgson Tract trailhead

Highlight • Parking

This trailhead also includes a small parking area that sits right off 11th Line, and provides access to the Hodgson Tract and its extensive network of forest trails. From here, you'll quickly enter the mixed woodland, with plenty of winding singletrack routes that extend throughout the tract. Parking and access to the trails are free, making it an ideal starting point for exploring one of the county’s most popular forest recreation areas.

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1.45 km

Hodgson Tract

Highlight • MTB Park

The Hodgson Tract is part of the Simcoe County Forest, and includes a network of trails that wind through mixed forest and regenerating woodland. Popular with hikers, trail runners, mountain bikers, and horseback riders, the trails range from wide forest roads to narrower singletrack paths, with some sections that include steeper climbs and descents. These sections are especially popular for mountain biking, so keep an eye out for riders as you explore the trails. The tract sits relatively close to Highway 400, but the forest setting still makes the trails feel secluded, with long stretches of wooded paths and few signs of the surrounding urban area.

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1.88 km

Simcoe County Forests

Highlight • Forest

Spanning more than 13,000 hectares across multiple tracts throughout the county, Simcoe County Forest is one of the largest municipal forests in Ontario, protecting a diverse mix of pine plantations, hardwood forest, wetlands, and other natural areas. Established through large-scale reforestation efforts beginning in the 1920s, the forest now includes an extensive network of trails popular for hiking, trail running, mountain biking and other outdoor activities. While each tract has its own character, the forest as a whole is a patchwork of natural areas that preserve green space and wildlife habitat across much of Simcoe County.

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2.66 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.67 km

Surfaces

2.67 km

Elevation