Northumberland County Forest Trails Network Study

Northumberland County is completing a Trails Network Study to create a vision and framework that will provide direction for the future of recreational trails in the Northumberland County Forest.

What’s is a Trail Network Study?

A Trail Network Study is a formal planning document that evaluates our existing trails to identify opportunities for improvement. This type of study includes an inventory of current trails, an analysis of user needs, environmental considerations, and recommendations for future development or enhancements within the Northumberland County Forest.

This Trail Network Study will consider findings from the 2009 Trails Network Study and the 2021-2041 Forest Management Plan.

What is the purpose of a Trail Network Study?

The purpose of the study is to:

• Assess current trail assets
• Identify opportunities for improvement, expansion and refinement of trail network
• Develop a 10-year trail network strategic plan
• Address conflicting uses and user groups
• Ensure alignment with environmental, legal and forest management priorities
• Engage with the interest-holders and the public
• Provide a clear implementable Trail Network Study

Join In the conversation

Community members were invited to attend an Open House on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to share their thoughts on the trail network.

Unable to attend in person? Complete our online survey by October 20th, 2026.