The trails are among the most scenic I have walked. I love that I can walk for 3 hours in a loop and not have to back track. These trails are shared with mountain bikes so make sure you keep alert and get ready to step to the side when they come by. Outback is my favourite and can be quite demanding on the legs but oh so worth it.

Wide variety of trails from easy to more difficult. I ran for 3 hours so I got to see them all! I really enjoyed all the rocks and roots. Beautiful views of the water and lots of wonderful nature sounds. I took my kids for a hike here also and they loved jumping from rock to rock and walking on the roots. It's a great area to walk your dog as well and they can cool off in the pond. Parking is located on a road but the shoulder is wide. I went in the morning and by the time I left, it was getting pretty busy. I would definitely recommend trying to get out in the morning if you want to avoid a rush of people.

Beautiful area with many trails Offering several hours of hiking o be the Canadian shield. Fun hiking and a great mountain biking off-road area. trails meander through several swamps and diverse biosystems. most trails are not flat so people with balance trouble may find it too difficult, but most people will be fine.

My friend and I visited this place for the first time this week and it's a really lovely area for a walk in the bush, especially in the fall. We walked the shortest loop, which was around 3KM long and fairly easy (we are seniors!). There are a few other, longer and more challenging options there as well. Lots of large and colourful second-growth trees and swampy bush. The trails are reasonably clear in most places, but some spots it was hard to see where to go. There were trail markers, but only at intersections. Sections through the most swampy areas are either boardwalk, or large stones laid in a path. A very enjoyable couple of hours.

Beautiful spots. Great variety of trails and landscapes. Loads of red squirrels and chickadees with the odd ue jay here and there. Although this seems to be popular for mountain biking we did not encounter a single bike. Very enjoyable place for a walk. There are also quite a few trails here.

Got there just as winter was ending so the trails were a bit muddy and it wasn't the most photogenic time of the year, but I still had an awesome time! Lots of interesting trails and cool sights to see. I'm definitely looking forward to getting back here again! Make sure you navigate to "South March Highlands Trail Network" to find the entrance.

Beautiful trails for walking, great rest spots beside small bodies of water (and new species on Seek!). 😄👍Get there early to avoid clogged trails.

Beautiful, lots of great hikes here

Great trails with varying lengths so you can choose what you are comfortable with. I did the full loop. It's a lot of big boulders, tree stumps and a lot of up and down small hills, but nothing too difficult. Portable washrooms at the start of the trail.

What an amazing gem to find so close to Ottawa. Whenever I come into town (Stittsville) to visit family I always bring a mountain bike. These trails are really rated very appropriately, more like a world class trail system rating. I highly recommend you bring a trail bike versus a classic cross country bike geometry.... You'll need it. Check out something like trailforks to give you a clue as to what you want to ride. But be aware this place has lots of Rock and some more aggressive features. Bring your A game. Thanks OMBA for the great trail system.

decent hike. I hiked along bear trail- fast passtout- rockhopper - Kildonik, as it was hot and interiors trails were shaded .Though all trails well marked recommend using all trails as it might be confusing. nice place for biking. lot of mosquitoes. plz using bug spray.

October 17, 2020 Located in Kanata, right off of Highway 417, you'll find this beautiful hike. The South March Highlands Conservation Forest is just a quick drive from downtown Ottawa. It's an excellent forest for mountain biking or a moderate hike. In autumn, you'll find the changing colours of the trees stunning! It's a dog-friendly forest as well. There are many paths that you can take that easily loop around. Although muddy at times, make sure you bring appropriate footwear. Parking is sporadic: you can park along Chemin Second Line. Overall, an excellent hike not too far from the downtown core.

Beautiful area to hike or bike. Very enjoyable time.

Really fun trails for riding. Super technical challenging little punchy climbs and a great forest to hang out in.

The variations in length of the trails are convenient as you can take shorter routes in different variations before moving to the longer one or more difficult. I give it a 4 stars because there is no specifications of the lengths of the segments nor additional marking to know that you are on the correct path after passing a split.

Fabulous trail to hike in Ottawa proper. Just watch your step and keep an eye out for bikers who allow us to hike there. This is their trail!

Great place to hike with your dog. Never too busy when I'm there. Trails as you get further back aren't well marked and is fairly easy to get lost.

I could post a thousand photos I took while trapsing through this amazing landscape. If you have been here, you know the beauty. If you haven't...cruise the interwebs for pics...then bring your camera and make your own!!

It's a great place to wall, bike and run dogs. There are couples of trails for different levels, distance and purposes. Beartree is a nice easy one while Rockhopper is the most popular one. South Douglas and North Douglas form a nice loop. PWT is the most challenging long loop. Sure you can combine these trails for your best benefits.

Great place to go for a trail. We had to quit the trail in the middle due to insects. You’ll find quite number of mountain bikers.

Great place to do some mountain biking and hiking. Harder than most trails.

Its great service normally tonight their drive threw was busy and the service wasn't very good they messed up my drink and didn't serve my friend

Beautiful! Great easy trails!

Great family time spent on the trails

A busy trail system on nice days. Moderate walking difficulty in places. Need full suspension bike. Rough in places.

It's a true nature. Very natural scenery.

Beautiful place

Great place to go for a walk or to mountain bike. Cross country skiing but only if you like ungroomed, back country trail

Very nice forest with lakes and rocky ridges. Many paths to explore.

Great path where you feel wilderness in the city. Different loops for everyone from 1km to 15km

Trails in Autumn 🍂 are hard to see with all the leaves on the ground Stay safe

I really enjoy these "urban wilderness" areas. Nice little varied biime with marsh, hardwood and ever green interspersed with exposed glacial scarred rock. It's a choose your own adventure hike with many different marked trails throughout. A nice way to spend hours for the nature lover. I would suggest familiarizing oneself with the map at the entrance, perhaps taking a quick photo.

Great for a lengthy stroll in the woods. Bugs were manageable when moving, dog was on occasion off leash, biggest issue was bikers whipping around corners but they were all very nice and courteous. Doggo and kids had a blast (He caught 3 snakes!)

great place to go biking, hiking, walk the dog and even geocaching!

Beautiful place, many options for hiking and cycling. Quiet and peaceful. I really recommend it.

So many long and diverse trails! Conveniently located, yet the quietness and beauty is not sacrificed. Well-protected from sun, so snow stays on the trees for a while, and provides shaded relief in the hot months.

Geat place to hike, bike or bring your furry friend. I would definitely recommend the trip out here. The terrain is great for all skill levels and will keep you coming back

Beautiful winter hike on interesting terrain with rocky outcrops. Several paths to take.

Very popular biking and hiking trails with beautiful scenery. The trails are very well maintained. There's a hidden 1900's house ruin in the forest too for the explorer to discover

Beautiful trails, only did a short loop as the sun was setting and we didn't want to be stuck in the dark. Got to see this cool owl on our walk too.

This a beautiful location for walking or mountain biking right in Morgan's Grant (residential neighborhood in Kanata North). It can get a little wet as it seems to be over a swamp so best to avoid right after significant rains. This is not an issue in the heart of summer but a consideration in the spring and fall. There is unique wildlife and beautiful trails. Every Ottawa resident should check it out at least once.

Nice set of biking trails

Great place to visit at any season with trails of various length and difficulty, walking or biking.

Fat bike trails are great!

Lovely in 4 seasons!

Its a great trail in the winter, the snow looks like cotton candy on the trees

Great on-leash dog-friendly trails.

This is a great place to escape from the city and take in some nature

It was beautiful but bumpy. Definitely not stroller friendly.

Conservation area is nice. WARNING: Google Maps directions will take you to the wrong side of the park, where there are zero trailheads. It took me 15 min of driving to the opposite side to find an access point. Do not trust the robot to get you there!!!

Delightful spot for a winter walk in the woods. No mosquitos at all! Undulating terrain. Watch out for tree roots and rocks on the trail.

Awesome multi-use trail. Primary for mountain bikes, and they have put in a huge amount of work build trails and bridges. We take our dogs and hike to the back section, about an 8km loop on PWT (Pete's Wicked Trail). An Ottawa hidden gem for sure

Beautiful

Very nice

Nice forest

Lots of trails to walk or bike.

Fun hike that gives you lots of options for difficulty and length. If you go far enough in you can forget you are still in a big city. Take a picture of the map and have good battery charge since it can get confusing.

Excellent conservation area. Signage for paths and routes could be better. This would help new hikers find their way.

Nice bit of nature, not very stroller accessible though...

Really beautiful area. Only lost a star because I came out with two ticks! Luckily found and removed before they had time to "dig in".

Vast trails, like maze

Just used side walk for skateboarding