Oak Ridges Moraine Trail Strategy Launches with Community Input on the Horizon By Michael Goodyear
The Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORTA) has officially begun implementing the Greenbelt’s Oak Ridges Moraine Trail Strategy, an ambitious plan to shape the future of this iconic 260-kilometre trail across the Moraine.
Supported by funding from the Greenbelt Foundation, the strategy will focus on strengthening ORTA’s governance, updating the connected trail plan, creating a new amenities plan, and developing a long-term land securement strategy.
Work is already underway, with ORTA’s Project Manager collecting data and compiling historical information to create a clear baseline picture of the trail as it exists today. This foundation will guide upcoming workshops in Spring 2026, where ORTA members and the public will be invited to share their ideas and recommendations for the trail’s future.The outcome will be a User Experience and Amenities Plan, alongside a Land Securement Strategy—key tools to ensure the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail remains a vital recreational, ecological, and cultural resource for generations to come.
Watch for future updates on when and where consultation sessions will take place. In the meantime, anyone with questions is encouraged to contact info@oakridgestrail.org
