Windy Ridge Conservation Area

Activities: Free Admission, Lake River Reservoir, Education Interpretive, Picnic Facilities, Hiking, Off-road Cycling Trails, Snowshoeing, Cross Country Skiing

Windy Ridge Conservation Area is a 35-hectare (87-acre) property that offers an ideal spot to enjoy a short walk in the open air and enjoy a stunning view. A lookout is minutes away from the parking lot, where you can see a panoramic view of natural areas of significance and beauty, including the Oak Ridges Moraine, the Hogsback Esker, and a provincially significant wetland that includes Pigeon River and Fleetwood Creek. The conservation area has a single 1.3 km loop trail, and is bordered by the Victoria Rail Trail along the western boundary. Windy Ridge Conservation Area is located near Omemee at 998 Mount Horeb Road, off Highway 35. Please note that the parking area is not maintained from October 31 to May 1.