Rouge National Urban Park (Bob Hunter Memorial)
Rouge National Urban Park (Bob Hunter Memorial)
Rouge National Urban Park (Bob Hunter Memorial) is a unique natural area within the Greater Toronto Area, preserving diverse habitats within a metropolitan setting. This park features extensive woodlands, river valleys, and open fields, providing varied terrain suitable for outdoor pursuits. The landscape offers opportunities for several sports like hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, and more, making it a significant destination for nature-based activities.
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80
Routes
4.7
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Average rating
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12
hikers
3.36km
00:52
20m
20m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

6
hikers
9.85km
02:31
30m
30m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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9
hikers
9.46km
02:27
50m
50m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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10
hikers
12.8km
03:19
70m
70m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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56
riders
21.7km
01:40
90m
90m
Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

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16
riders
31.0km
02:16
150m
150m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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13
riders
31.7km
02:11
130m
130m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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5
riders
74.9km
04:27
420m
420m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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65
riders
64.6km
02:45
370m
370m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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46
riders
52.8km
02:15
330m
330m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

35
riders
50.1km
02:06
290m
290m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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36
riders
83.3km
03:28
450m
450m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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45
riders
43.2km
02:20
210m
210m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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25
riders
38.1km
02:12
210m
210m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

16
riders
20.9km
01:17
90m
90m
Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

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19
riders
19.2km
01:11
70m
70m
Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces.
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10
runners
6.85km
00:43
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

9
runners
5.01km
00:31
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

9
runners
9.94km
01:06
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

7
runners
8.41km
00:53
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Rouge National Urban Park (Bob Hunter Memorial) offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The park features 5 routes across these sports, with more than 6,000 visitors sharing experiences and an average rating of 4.72 out of 5 stars.
The park provides a network of trails ranging from easy strolls to moderate routes, winding through woodlands, river valleys, and open fields. Popular options include the South Central Trail, Tallgrass Trek, Monarch Trail, and the Little Rouge Creek Woodland Trail loop. For more details, refer to the guide on Hiking in Rouge National Urban Park (Bob Hunter Memorial).
Yes, the park offers easy hiking trails with relatively flat to variable terrain and gentle elevations. The Little Rouge Creek Woodland Trail loop is an example of an easy path. More options can be found in the guide for Easy hikes in Rouge National Urban Park (Bob Hunter Memorial).
Cyclists can find paved roads for road cycling and quiet country roads, particularly in the northeast corner of the park, with Reesor Road being a popular route. The park supports Road cycling, Touring cycling, and Gravel biking. Explore routes in the Road Cycling Routes in Rouge National Urban Park (Bob Hunter Memorial) guide.
The park offers trails suitable for families, including easy strolls through woodlands and opportunities for nature observation. These paths are generally accessible for various age groups. For specific recommendations, consult the guide on Family-friendly hikes in Rouge National Urban Park (Bob Hunter Memorial).
The park features diverse landscapes including forests, creeks, river valleys, open fields, and marshland. Visitors can observe various flora and fauna, such as deer, coyotes, ducks, beavers, red foxes, turkeys, river otters, woodchucks, and porcupines.
Both TTC and GO Transit services accommodate bikes, allowing visitors to combine public transport with cycling to access the park. Specific hiking routes accessible from bus stations are detailed in the guide Hikes from bus stations in Rouge National Urban Park (Bob Hunter Memorial).
Routes in Rouge National Urban Park (Bob Hunter Memorial) have received an average rating of 4.72 out of 5 stars from more than 6,000 visitors. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users who have explored the park's offerings.
The official website for Rouge National Urban Park is hosted on the Parks Canada website. For general inquiries, the park can be contacted at +1 416-264-2020.
Yes, the park offers trails suitable for jogging. A dedicated guide provides information on these routes. Consult the Running Trails in Rouge National Urban Park (Bob Hunter Memorial) guide for detailed options.
Rouge National Urban Park holds significant cultural and historical value, with human history spanning 10,000 years. It offers opportunities to learn about its agricultural stories and Indigenous connections. The park is dedicated to Bob Hunter, an environmental champion, journalist, and author.

