Established in late 2000, the Lakefield Trail is a 8.5 km trail which, after meandering through the Village, connects to the Trans-Canada Trail via the Peterborough County Rotary Trail. All sections of the this multi-use trail are fully accessible with historical interpretive signs that take you back in time, as they tell the story of Lakefield's notable literary past and canoe building heritage.
Your tour along the eastern portion of the Trail can include a side trip through Lakefield's thriving business section or, for a more natural setting, visit the west side of the Otonabee River as the Trail follows the southern tip of Katchewanooka Lake. Here the Imagine the Marsh Conservation Area section of the Trail takes you to the Doug Sadler Viewing Tower, which offers bird watchers an ideal lookout over the vast marshland area. The southwest loop of the Trail passes by stately homes to Lock 26 of the
Whether it's a quiet stroll, a leisurely cycle or an ambitious jog, the Trail provides a place to enjoy all of the diversity that Lakefield has to offer. It provides an opportunity for everyone to get active, no matter what level of activity you are interested in.