Trails in Stratford
Stratford has nearly 30 km of trail throughout the Town to complement our 20 km of sidewalk and 40 km of roadside bike lanes. These trails are a mix of natural, paved or gravel, over public and private lands. We encourage residents and visitors to use them for walking, jogging, biking, hiking, and other winter activities.
Please note: Motor vehicles are not permitted on Stratford trails.
Groomed Trails for winter 2022
The Town of Stratford grooms and clears various Stratford area trails during the winter months. The network of trails is ideal for snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and walking. Groomed trails for 2022 are:
- Cotton Park
- Stratford Town Hall to Ducks Landing
- Shakespeare Drive/Jubilee Road (Petro-Can) to Mason Road
- Fullertons Creek Conservation Park
- Kenny Park (Langley Road to Rosebank Road)
Select this link to view a map of the groomed trails for winter 2022.
Stratford and Area Trails
You will find below some of our longer trail systems and a description of their terrains:
Cotton Park Trail System - Clearview Estates Trail System - Fullerton's Creek Conservation Park Trail System - Kinlock Creek & Area Trail System - Pondside Park Hiking Trail - Trans Canada Trail - Tuckers Way Hiking Trail
Trans Canada Trail
Location: This trail runs through Stratford from the Hillsborough Bridge to the Mt. Herbert Rd. trail start.
Distance: 7 km
Parking: Available at several points along the trail
Trail Map
This paved and gravel trail is ideal for walkers, joggers, and bikers, and is cleared in the winter from the Bridge all the way to Fullerton's Marsh. The section from Fullerton's Marsh to Mt. Herbert Rd. is owned and operated by the Province of PEI.
Fullerton's Creek Conservation Park Trail System
Location: 41, MacIntosh Dr., Reeves Estates
Distance: 4 km
Parking: Available
Trail Map
A gravel trail system within Fullerton’s Creek Conservation Park with numerous loops around scenic open fields and through woods. Trails access the Fullertons’ Marsh lookout. The Trans Canada Trail is part of this system and continues through to Mt Herbert. Trails are groomed for winter activities.
Cotton Park Trail System
Location: 57, Bunbury Rd. (behind the Youth/Seniors facility)
Distance: 1 km
Parking: Available
Trail Map
A gravel trail system within Cotton Park with numerous loops through the open park along hedge lines and through the woods. Trails are groomed in the winter for winter activities.
Clearview Estates Trail System
Location: Brookside Dr. in Clearview Estates (just off the TCH)
Distance: 1 km
Parking: none on site
Trail Map
A natural trail system that meanders through wooded and grassed areas along a stream and by the wildlife pond.
Kinlock Creek & Area Trail System
Location: Off Kinlock Rd.
Distance: 5 km
Parking: none on site
Trail Map
This area is one of Stratford's best kept secrets. The trails are a combination of gravel and natural paths with multiple terrain changes, located over Town and private lands. Used by walkers, joggers, mountain bikers, hikers, snowshoers, and skiers, this interlocking system of trails surround several subdivisions. The trails can take you along a salt marsh, through multiple woods, along a stream and through open fields. The trails can be accessed from Harvest Dr., Notting Hill Dr. Park, Clearview Dr. or Strawberry Hill and are often used for either short or long outings.
Tuckers Way Hiking Trail
Location: Off Tuckers Way or Keppoch Rd.
Distance: 0.5 km
Parking: none on site
Trail Map
This is a natural hiking and mountain biking trail. Although it is only short in distance, it has a steep terrain through a wooded and storm water drainage area. It does connect to other trails and to the sidewalk and bike lane system on Keppoch Rd.
Pondside Park Hiking Trail
Location: 15, Keppoch Rd. at the back of Pondside Park
Distance: 1 km
Parking: Available
Trail Map
This is a natural trail system located at the back of Pondside Park. It has elevation changes through the woods and along a stream with one small bridge crossing. This hiking trail is a scenic shaded walk.