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5 Best Hiking Trails in Toronto (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Vespera Quill
By Vespera Quill, Expert in Local Experiences and Cultural Analysis · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 7 min read

Toronto doesn't have mountain trails, but it has something almost as good hiding in plain sight: a network of ravines cut through the middle of the city, where the traffic noise drops away within a few hundred metres of the trailhead. We compared five of them using live Google ratings, review counts, and what people who actually walked them said.

Short answer: Glen Stewart Park in the Beaches leads this list with a 4.6 average across 1,033 Google reviews, the deepest track record among the Toronto ravine and trail parks we compared. Kay Gardner Beltline Trail posts the highest rating at 4.8, and Beltline Trail through midtown is the most accessible flat option. All five are free public park trails; the only real cost is parking, which runs as low as $2 for two hours at some Beltline lots.
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How Toronto's Hiking Trails Compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Glen Stewart Park 4.6 ★ 1,033 Overall / quick ravine escape near the Beaches View ›
2 Beltline Trail 4.7 ★ 501 Flat, accessible walking or cycling View ›
3 Wigmore Park 4.5 ★ 395 Family park with a trail attached View ›
4 Kay Gardner Beltline Trail 4.8 ★ 248 Highest-rated stretch of the Beltline View ›
5 Blythwood Ravine Park 4.6 ★ 295 Longer loops, dog-friendly View ›
5 Best Hiking Trails in Toronto (2026)

The five trails, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Glen Stewart Park

4.61,033 Google reviews

Glen Stewart Park is a small forested ravine in Toronto's Beaches neighbourhood, with a boardwalk and staircased trail loop running roughly 2.5 kilometres through the ravine, connecting up to the shops and restaurants on Queen Street East.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe it as a genuine forest pocket inside the city, especially striking in autumn
  • Staircases at either end double as a real cardio workout
  • Easy access straight off a busy commercial street

Worth knowing

  • The loop is short, around 2.5 kilometres, so it's a quick walk rather than a long hike
  • One reviewer suggests it's more of a quick peek than a destination hike on its own
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume1,033 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown67% 5-star
✓ Verified July 2026Source: Google

Our take: The clear winner on review volume at 1,033, and the highest confidence score on this list. It's not a long trail, but the ravine setting inside a residential neighbourhood is exactly what reviewers keep coming back for.

📞 +1416-392-2489WebsiteDirections📍 351 Glen Manor Dr, Toronto, ON M4E 2X8
#2🕑 Open 7 days

Beltline Trail

4.7501 Google reviews

Beltline Trail follows a former rail corridor through midtown Toronto, a flat, well-maintained multi-use path that connects St. Clair station down to the Evergreen Brick Works, popular with walkers, runners, and cyclists alike.

What people praise

  • Consistently described as easy to follow and well maintained
  • Connects directly to Evergreen Brick Works for a coffee or market stop at the end
  • Dog-friendly, with CN Tower views from some of the higher sections

Worth knowing

  • Flat and paved for most of its length, more of a walk than a technical hike if that's specifically what you want
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume501 · 90th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown79% 5-star
✓ Verified July 2026Source: Google

Our take: Second on review volume with the second-highest rating on this list. Its flat, rail-trail character makes it the most accessible option here for anyone who wants scenery without stairs or elevation.

📞 +1416-392-1033WebsiteDirections📍 Beltline Trail, Toronto, ON M4T 2A4
#3🕑 Open 7 days

Wigmore Park

4.5395 Google reviews

Wigmore Park is a North York park along the Don River with a multiuse trail alongside playgrounds and sports fields for baseball, soccer, and hockey, plus an art installation called High Water Mark tracking the river's historical water levels.

What people praise

  • Trail options include paved path, rock path, and a rougher off-the-beaten-path route in one park
  • Free parking, though limited, right off Lawrence Avenue
  • Connects to Moccasin Trail Park for a longer walk

Worth knowing

  • The Lawrence Avenue entrance is easy to miss and parking is limited, per one reviewer
  • More of an all-purpose family park than a dedicated hiking trail, so expect playgrounds and sports fields alongside the path
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume395 · 83th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 years ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown65% 5-star
✓ Verified July 2026Source: Google

Our take: Ranks third on this list; it's more of an all-purpose family park with a trail running through it than a dedicated hiking destination, but reviewers who found the Don River art installation say it's worth the extra look.

📞 +1416-392-8188WebsiteDirections📍 106 Wigmore Dr, North York, ON M4A 2G1
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Kay Gardner Beltline Trail

4.8248 Google reviews

Kay Gardner Beltline Trail is another stretch of Toronto's former rail-corridor trail network, running roughly 4 kilometres and ending at a large cemetery you can loop through, with bike rentals available along the way and a sculpture called The Iron Horse marking the bridge over Yonge Street.

What people praise

  • Highest rating on this list at 4.8
  • Reviewers say it feels genuinely removed from the city despite running straight through midtown
  • Suited to both walking and cycling

Worth knowing

  • Listed contact and website details are thinner than the other trails here, so confirm trailhead access points locally
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume248 · 70th
Confidencehigh
Recencyabout a year ago
Info completenesshours
Rating breakdown82% 5-star
✓ Verified July 2026Source: Google

Our take: The highest rating on this list at 4.8, though on the fewest reviews of the five, which is why it ranks fourth rather than first. If you want the Beltline experience with fewer crowds than the Evergreen end, this stretch is worth seeking out.

Directions📍 Kay Gardner Beltline Trail, Toronto, ON M5P 1B1
#5🕑 Open 7 days

Blythwood Ravine Park

4.6295 Google reviews

Blythwood Ravine Park sits just below Lawrence Avenue on Yonge Street, an urban ravine trail that connects through to Sherwood Park and a large off-leash forest, with reviewers describing loops of 6 to 7 kilometres when the connecting trails are combined.

What people praise

  • Off-leash forest area specifically praised by dog owners
  • Peaceful and shaded, with birdsong reviewers call out specifically
  • Connects into a longer multi-park loop for anyone wanting more distance

Worth knowing

  • Heavy off-leash dog use in parts, worth knowing if you're nervous around dogs, per one reviewer's direct caution
  • Parking near the park itself is limited
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume295 · 77th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 years ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown72% 5-star
✓ Verified July 2026Source: Google

Our take: Ranks last on review volume of the five, but the off-leash forest and the option to link into a longer multi-park loop make it the pick for anyone bringing a dog or wanting more distance than a single park provides.

📞 +1416-338-3004WebsiteDirections📍 1200 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, ON M4N 2T2
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How we score this list

Rating is each trail’s live Google average. Review volume shows how many visitors have actually left a rating, measured against similar Toronto parks and trails. Confidence blends both, so a 4.6 average built on 1,000-plus reviews earns more trust than the same score from a few dozen. Recency tracks how fresh the latest reviews are. No trail on this list paid to rank higher; a business can only pay for the separate Featured Partner badge, which doesn’t apply to public parks.

How much does it cost to hike these Toronto trails? (2026)

All five are free, publicly accessible park trails, so the only real cost is parking where it’s paid. Some lots near Beltline Trail charge by the hour, while street parking near the smaller ravine parks is often free but limited, so arrive early on weekends.

JobTypical price
Paid parking near Beltline Trail$2 for 2 hours, up to $8 for the full day

As described in a customer review of Beltline Trail; confirm current signage on site, as rates can change.

Serving Toronto’s ravine and trail network

Glen Stewart Park sits in the Beaches in the city’s east end, Blythwood Ravine and Kay Gardner Beltline Trail cluster around midtown near Yonge and Lawrence, Beltline Trail itself runs from St. Clair down toward the Don Valley, and Wigmore Park is further north along the Don River in North York. Wherever you’re starting from in the old city of Toronto, one of these ravine trails is realistically a short drive or transit ride away.

What to check before you go

  • Is the trail paved, or should I plan for uneven, unpaved ground?
  • Are dogs allowed off-leash anywhere on this trail, and is that clearly marked?
  • Is parking free, and how far is it from the actual trailhead?
  • Does the trail connect to other parks if I want to extend the walk?
  • Is the trail well-lit or safe for an early morning or evening walk?

Frequently asked questions

Are these real hiking trails or just city parks?

Mostly the latter, and we’re saying that plainly. Toronto’s version of a hiking trail is usually a ravine or former rail corridor, not backcountry, but reviewers consistently describe the tree cover and quiet as a genuine escape from the street noise a few hundred metres away.

Which of these is best for a longer hike?

Blythwood Ravine Park connects through to Sherwood Park for a 6 to 7 kilometre loop when combined, the longest continuous walk on this list. Glen Stewart Park, by contrast, is a quick 2.5 kilometre loop.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which gets it a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these five trails?

We pulled the parks and trails Google surfaces for Toronto hiking searches, then ranked them on their live rating, how many visitors have actually reviewed them, and how recently. We didn’t walk any of them ourselves.

How often is this page updated?

We refreshed the data behind this list in July 2026 and recheck it periodically as ratings and review counts change.

The bottom line

Glen Stewart Park is the safe default for a quick, scenic ravine walk close to the Beaches shops, backed by the deepest review record here. If you want more distance, link Blythwood Ravine Park into the connecting Sherwood Park trail for a proper multi-kilometre loop. Either way, check the specific trail’s surface and dog-leash rules before you go if that matters to you.

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