Seneca King Campus Trails are a network of natural and semi-developed walking and hiking trails located on the Seneca Polytechnic King Campus in King City, Ontario.
Location: King City, ON
Season: Open for all seasons
The trails pass through a diverse landscape of old-growth forests, open meadows, wetlands, rolling hills, and scenic lake views around Eaton Hall Lake. This area is part of the Oak Ridges Moraine, making it an ecologically important and visually rich natural environment that is also used for education, research, and outdoor recreation.
Best Features
- Extensive trail network through forests, wetlands, and meadows
- Scenic views of Eaton Hall Lake and surrounding valley landscapes
- Part of the protected Oak Ridges Moraine ecosystem
- Boardwalks, natural pathways, and interpretive educational areas
Why it’s popular
Seneca King Campus Trails are popular because they offer a large, quiet, and scenic natural escape that feels remote despite being close to Newmarket, Vaughan, and Toronto. Visitors enjoy walking, hiking, birdwatching, and photography in a well-preserved natural setting with minimal urban noise.
The trails are located at Seneca Polytechnic King Campus, 13990 Dufferin Street, King City, Ontario. They are accessible by car via Dufferin Street, Highway 400, Highway 9, and nearby regional roads.
Hiking, Walking, Nature Photography, Birdwatching, Wildlife Observation, Trail Running, Snow Walking, Cross-Country Skiing, Outdoor Education Walks, Meditation And Relaxation
Parking Areas, Trail Networks, Boardwalk Sections, Lake Viewing Areas, Forest Paths, Wetland Trails, Campus Facilities Nearby, Seating Areas, Interpretive Signage, Rest Areas
Peaceful Forest Hiking, Educational Nature Trail, Scenic Lake And Wetland, Quiet Wilderness Escape, Relaxing Outdoor Walking Experience, Oak Ridges Moraine Nature