Hiking in Pickering

Pickering, Ontario, Canada

A researched shortlist for Pickering, Ontario. Compare addresses, practical details and maps.

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Seaton Hiking Trail, Whitevale Park access

Whitevale Road, Pickering, ON

An access point for a hiking route through the West Duffins Creek valley.

Walkers on a wooded slope of the Seaton Trail
Seaton Trail hikers in a Friends of Seaton Trail photograph. The source upload path dates to 2010; current trail conditions may differ. Photo: Friends of Seaton Trail website, Source website.
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A mapped trail hike
Before visiting
Not a promise of a paved, flat or winter-maintained route.

Sources: Pickering: trail uses, routes and access

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Useful questions

How long is the Seaton Hiking Trail?

The city lists 12.7 km along West Duffins Creek. A short out-and-back avoids committing to the full route.

Source: Pickering: trail uses, routes and access

What official access point is named?

Whitevale Park on Whitevale Road.

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Can I access Seaton Trail from Foreststream Drive?

Yes. The city lists Foreststream Drive east of Whites Road as an access point with parking.

Source: Pickering: trail uses, routes and access

Which creek does Seaton Trail follow?

West Duffins Creek.

Source: Pickering: trail uses, routes and access

Is Seaton Trail flat?

No. The city describes steep bluffs, tricky climbs and changing difficulty. It is not a simple level strolling route.

Source: Pickering: trail uses, routes and access

What is a simple first-visit plan?

Choose one access point and a section you can retrace.

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Should I count on a ride at a different exit without arranging it?

No. Set the return plan before starting.

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Can I cross a creek to avoid a closure?

No. Stay on the open permitted route.

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Is Highway 7 in Green River a Seaton access point?

Yes. It is one of the city’s listed main access points with parking.

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Where is the Grand Valley Park access to Seaton Trail?

The city lists Third Concession Road west of Valley Farm Road.

Source: Pickering: trail uses, routes and access