Fanshawe Trail Network

Fanshawe Conservation Area offers approximately 30 kilometres of hiking trails and 20 km of biking trails. Remember trail etiquette - take only pictures and leave only footprints!

Trails for Hikers Only - There are three looping trails for hikers only: the Tamarack Trail (blue blazes) is 1.5 km, the Lookout Trail (yellow blazes) is 4 km, and the Meadows Trail (green blazes) is 3 km.  These trails are all located within close proximity to the campground.

Brochure for Fanshawe Hiking Trails:

Hiking Trail Guide.pdf (398,2 kB)

Fanshawe Lake Trail (20 km, hiking/biking) - Trail open to both hiking and biking. The Lake Trail circles all the way around Fanshawe Reservoir, going through mature forests, open meadows and along three stretches of roadway.

For biking, travel direction alternates depending on the date - on even numbered days traffic travels clockwise; on odd numbered days traffic travels counterclockwise (e.g. June 6 is clockwise; June 7 is counterclockwise).

It is highly recommended that anyone hiking or biking this trail have a copy of the Lake Trail guide with them. Remember, bikers: helmets are mandatory, regardless of age or experience.

Brochures for the Fanshawe Lake Trail:

Fanshawe_LakeTrail_Map_2011.pdf (3,8 MB)

Fanshawe_LakeTrail_2011-text.pdf (733,4 kB)

For more information on the Fanshawe Lake trail please click on the following link!

www.thamesriver.on.ca/Parks/Fanshawe_Lake_Trail.htm
 

Fees & Rules

A park admission fee, payable at the front entrance gates, is required in order to use any trails. Season’s passes, also available at the gatehouses, give you unlimited yearly entrance to Fanshawe, Pittock and Wildwood CAs. Entry fees help us to maintain and improve the conservation areas' trails and facilities.

• Always carry your Cyclist/Pedestrian Pass
• Trails are open from dawn to dusk (night riding is prohibited)
• Slow down and use caution when approaching or overtaking other trail users
• Travel only on marked trails and respect trail closures
• Do not disturb wildlife or pick or transplant flowers
• Bikers must wear and use appropriate safety equipment - helmets are mandatory and bike bells are recommended 
• Do not climb fences
• Keep dogs on leash and under control at all times, and remember to stoop and scoop
• Keep trails free of litter