Rouge Marsh Trail
Rouge National Urban Park
The Rouge Marsh Trail offers a short hike with stunning views of the largest remaining wetland in the City of Toronto. Connecting with the Waterfront Trail and Pan Am Path at Lake Ontario, the trail provides pedestrian and cycling connections with Toronto and Pickering.
Location | Corner of Lawrence Avenue East and 195 Rouge Hills Drive, Toronto Lat: 43.794111, Long: -79.118944 Google Maps |
Difficulty | Easy |
Distance | 500 meters (one way) |
Time | 15 minutes |
Washrooms | Portable toilets are available |
Parking | Extremely limited parking available. Additional parking may be available at Lawrence Ave Overflow Lot and at Rouge Hills GO Station |
Trail Features
- Water – Enjoy stunning, panoramic views of Lake Ontario and the Rouge River from the pedestrian bridge that traverses the river.
- Urban biodiversity – Observe elegant barn swallows and their unique blue and cinnamon-red colours flying above the boardwalk. Hundreds of cliff swallow nests can also be seen underneath the Rouge River pedestrian bridge.
- Wetlands – A rich diversity of wetland and shoreline plants dot the largest remaining marsh and wetland in the City of Toronto.
- Paddling – The area provides opportunities to canoe, kayak or paddleboard on the river and in the marsh.
- Cycling and walking – The area acts as an access point to the Waterfront Trail and Pan Am Path, connecting the east-side of Toronto and west-side of Pickering with the park.
- Swimming – The beach is open seasonally.
Trail Map
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