Ontario Trail Network (OTN) Segment

This spatial dataset represents segments of trails in the Ontario Trail Network (OTN).

The OTN contains geospatial networks of trails in urban, rural and wilderness settings that are managed by a named organization for transportation, recreation, active living or tourism purposes.
 

Trail segments define a linear corridor through the natural or urban environment. The corridors may be single segments or form a looping system.

The data includes characteristics about each trail, such as:

  • trail name
  • trail association
  • permitted use
  • description
  • length

Examples of trail types include:

  • hiking or walking
  • cycling
  • cross-country skiing and snowshoeing
  • paddling and portage
  • equestrian
  • snowmobiling, all terrain vehicle and off-road motorcycle
  • barrier free (wheelchair accessible)
  • ice skating

Some trail networks have official access points. You can find the location of these points in the OTN access point spatial dataset.

The OTN relies on data sharing partnerships with local trail organizations and municipal, provincial and federal governments for ongoing updates and maintenance.

Trails in the OTN must be:

  • associated with a named trail organization
  • intended for free or paid public access
  • marked and maintained
 

Additional Documentation

  Status 
  On going: Data is continually being updated 
 
  Maintenance and Update Frequency
  Continual: Data is repeatedly and frequently updated
 
  Contact
  Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources - Geospatial Ontario, [email protected] 

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Last Updated August 21, 2026, 09:04 (UTC)
Created March 24, 2026, 20:42 (UTC)
Domain / Topic
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Title
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Ontario Trail Network (OTN) Segment
Description
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This spatial dataset represents segments of trails in the Ontario Trail Network (OTN).

The OTN contains geospatial networks of trails in urban, rural and wilderness settings that are managed by a named organization for transportation, recreation, active living or tourism purposes.
 

Trail segments define a linear corridor through the natural or urban environment. The corridors may be single segments or form a looping system.

The data includes characteristics about each trail, such as:

  • trail name
  • trail association
  • permitted use
  • description
  • length

Examples of trail types include:

  • hiking or walking
  • cycling
  • cross-country skiing and snowshoeing
  • paddling and portage
  • equestrian
  • snowmobiling, all terrain vehicle and off-road motorcycle
  • barrier free (wheelchair accessible)
  • ice skating

Some trail networks have official access points. You can find the location of these points in the OTN access point spatial dataset.

The OTN relies on data sharing partnerships with local trail organizations and municipal, provincial and federal governments for ongoing updates and maintenance.

Trails in the OTN must be:

  • associated with a named trail organization
  • intended for free or paid public access
  • marked and maintained
 

Additional Documentation

  Status 
  On going: Data is continually being updated 
 
  Maintenance and Update Frequency
  Continual: Data is repeatedly and frequently updated
 
  Contact
  Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources - Geospatial Ontario, [email protected] 
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0.1
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6ac47024da9a40b5b93f44fe21d32329
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2021-08-19
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public
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Open Government Licence – Ontario
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https://ontariogeohub-lio.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/mnrf::ontario-trail-network-otn-segment
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OntarioProvincialMapping
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Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
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[email protected]
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Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
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OntarioProvincialMapping
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2026-08-19
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41b23e3310d44bef82b954044a32d6d5
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English
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https://ontariogeohub-lio.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/mnrf::ontario-trail-network-otn-segment
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None
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Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
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6991
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25
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174775
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