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Our Top 5 Hikes to Do in the Fall Near Whitby

September 13, 2024 - by Geneviève Latour

Whitby and its surroundings are home to plenty of great hiking trails. But do you know what makes a good hike even better? Two things. The first: Autumn. Walking around trees as they change from shades of green to oranges, yellows and reds never gets old. The second? Knowing you’ve got a reservation at the spa waiting for you next. Here are our 5 favourite hikes to do before recovering at the spa.

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Our 5 Favourite Hikes to Do in the Fall
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The Heber Down Conservation Area
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Where is it? 5000 Cochrane Street, Whitby, Ontario
What hike should I do? The Joe Drumm trail takes you to the Devil’s Den Trail which is a lovely loop that will take you back to the main entrance (a quick 10-minute drive from the spa)
Can I bring my dog? Leashed pets are welcome on all trails! 
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The Trail Hub Uxbridge
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Where is it? 722 Chalk Lake Rd, Uxbridge, Ontario
What hike should I do? For a chill trail, go east. For a more intermediate option, go north.
Can I bring my dog? Yes, but keep it leashed at all times. 
hike trail in a forest during fall

The Greenwood Conservation Area
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Where is it? 2290 Greenwood Rd, Ajax, Ontario
What hike should I do? The 14.5 km loop will take you a few hours to finish and is the perfect spot to add some birdwatching to your hiking.
Can I bring my dog? Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash. 
What’s forest bathing?

The Durham Forest
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Where is it? 3821 Concession Rd 7, Goodwood, Ontario
What hike should I do? Head straight to the Red Oak Trail, with the Maze, Ogre and Out and White Pine Trail for a moderately challenging route that takes 2 to 3 hours to complete.
Can I bring my dog? Dogs are welcome on leash.
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The Seaton Hiking Trail
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Where is it? Head to the park on the west side of West Duffins Creek, south side of Whitevale Road in the village of Whitevale.
What hike should I do? The Seaton Hiking trail, of course! It’s nearly 13 km of moderate hiking.
Can I bring my dog? With a leash!
treetops during autumn

So, which trail are we hitting first?
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