Mast Trail — Attraction in Toronto

The Mast Trail at Rouge National Urban Park is a hidden gem for anyone looking to reconnect with nature without leaving the city. The trail offers a beautiful, well-marked path through a quiet forest filled with tall trees, birdsong, and the occasional deer sighting — it’s hard to believe you’re still in Toronto!

The trail is moderately challenging in parts, with a few gentle inclines and uneven sections, but nothing too difficult. It’s perfect for a peaceful hike, trail run, or even a slow walk to unwind. The forest canopy keeps it shaded and cool, making it great even on warmer days.

One of the best things is how serene and clean the trail is — not too crowded, and very well maintained by Parks Canada. You really get a sense of calm as you walk among the towering trees and hear the rustling of leaves and chirping birds. There are also a few spots where you can pause and enjoy a quiet moment or take some beautiful nature photos.

Highly recommend for solo hikers, couples, or families with older kids. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, this trail is a great way to experience the beauty of Ontario’s nature within the GTA. A must-visit if you love hiking and...

The Greater Toronto area isn’t really known for its large swaths of untouched wilderness, making Rouge National Urban Park, which sits in the suburb of Scarborough and spreads into a few other communities, a real breath of fresh air. The park includes a rare urban working farm, the only campground within Toronto, a beach, a diversity of plant life and plenty of opportunities for a nice relaxing walk in the woods. Built on a 200-year-old former logging route, the Mast Trail is one of the most popular trails in Rouge National Urban Park. The trail will offer some challenges to inexperienced hikers but shouldn’t be a problem for most people able to tackle a few significant hills. Rare ovenbirds might be spotted on the walk and the trail gets its name from the white pine trees that were harvested to create ship masts...

Still a really great trail even though so much has changed in the area. The trails are easy to moderate nothing to crazy. Cycling is not allowed in the park keeping it relatively free mountain bike enthusiasts. Beautiful forest and river views from the ridge. The conservation area near the wastewater treatment area has really come together over the years.

Personally I like hiking from the south end all the way north to Mongolia and Reeser Rd. Further north you travel the less touristy type of encounters you’ll find. Great way to...