Pinhey Forest (Trail 31)
A shaded forest trail in Ottawa's Greenbelt behind the Nepean Sportsplex, with 2.3–3.6km loop options on stone dust and gravel.
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About
Pinhey Forest sits in the Greenbelt just behind the Nepean Sportsplex. Trail 31 — the main trail — offers loop options from 2.3km to 3.6km through mature forest. The stone dust and gravel surface makes it one of the more accessible Greenbelt trails, and the Sportsplex provides free washrooms and parking.
Trail
- Length: 2.3km short loop / 3.6km full
- Time: 45–60 minutes
- Surface: Stone dust, gravel, some boardwalk
- Elevation: Low (~31m gain)
- Difficulty: Easy
Visitor Information
- Parking: Free (P14, P15 — Woodroffe Ave)
- Dogs: On leash April 15 – November 30. Not allowed December 1 – April 14 (cross-country ski season).
- Bikes: Shared with some sections (mountain biking allowed)
- Washrooms: At Nepean Sportsplex
- Best season: Spring through fall
Getting There
- Address: 1701 Woodroffe Ave (behind Nepean Sportsplex)
- Managed by: NCC (National Capital Commission)
- Drive time: 20 min from downtown Ottawa
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