Fleetwood Creek Natural Area

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

Fleetwood Creek Natural Area is a 380-hectare (900-acre) tract of land managed by Kawartha Conservation for the Ontario Heritage Foundation. Located within the Oak Ridges Moraine, the area is characterized by steep valleys and many coldwater streams. These streams form the headwaters of Fleetwood Creek, a major watercourse within the City of Kawartha Lakes.Fleetwood Creek Natural Area has 3 individual trail loops totaling over 8 km, and includes an observation platform that offers a spectacular view of the surrounding land.The area can be accessed at 902 Ballyduff Road, with a second parking lot farther down off Solanum Way. Ballyduff can be accessed from Highway 35. Please note that these roads are unassumed, and the parking areas are not maintained from October 31 to May 1.