Somerville Forest Tract Trails

Somerville Forest Tract is located between Norland to the Northeast and Kinmount to the Southwest. It’s land mass extends across 3,420 hectares of mixed forest.

Talk about connection! Did you know the Somerville Forest Tract contains many trail loops covering a diverse range of ecosystems? The variety of terrain includes pine plantations, wetlands, hardwoods, orchid fields and rock outcrops.

This forest tract is uniquely affiliated with the Victoria Rail Trail (VRT). The VRT is an 85 kilometre rail trail in Kawartha Lakes with corridors linking Kinmount to Bethany, through Fenelon Falls and Lindsay.

The Somerville Forest Tract has a unique blend of uses. To learn more about each trail within the tract please view our Victoria Rail Trail and Affiliated Trail Connections Interactive Map.

Somerville Forest Tract Trails Rules and Regulations

Trail rules are intended to promote multi-use recreational activities and will be enforced pursuant to City by-laws governing the use of the Somerville Forest Tract. All users must ensure they are aware of the rules and restrictions that apply to the Somerville Forest Tract Trails use within the City of Kawartha Lakes. All applicable by-laws are available on the City website or by contacting the Municipal Office at 705-324-9411. Any violations should be reported to the City of Kawartha Lakes during normal office hours at 705-324-9411 or the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

Somerville Forest Tract Trail Rules and Regulations

ATVs, ROVs and two-wheeled off-road motorcycles are not permitted on the trail during winter months;
Please note, per By-Law 2006-147, Somerville Forest Tract Trails are closed to motorized vehicles seasonally. No person shall operate a Snowmobile, ATV, ROV or two-wheeled off-road motorcycle in the Somerville Forest Tract between April 1 and April 30 inclusive. No person shall operate an ATV, ROV or Two-Wheeled Off-Road Motorcycle in the Somerville Forest Tract from December 1 of one year to April 30 of the following year.
Two-wheeled off-road motorcycles are only permitted north of the Somerville 7th Concession or Kawartha Lakes Road 44, north to the City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County boundary.
Only licensed and insured ATVs, ROVs, two-wheeled off-road motorcycles and snowmobiles with KATVA, OFSC or OFTR trail permits are allowed;
Dogs must be kept on a leash, please pick up after your dog.
Equestrians have the right of way over all other users. Always follow multiple use trail guidelines.
Privacy and rights of neighbouring landowners must be respected.
Privacy and rights of abutting landowners must be respected;
Do not litter or remove natural vegetation.

Trail rules ensure all users have a good experience. They will be enforced pursuant to the City By-Laws governing use of the Somerville Forest Tract. You can report violations by calling 705-324-9411 or by calling the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122

Kawartha Lakes
P.O. Box 9000, 26 Francis Street
Lindsay, ON, K9V 5R8
Telephone: 705-324-9411
Toll free at 1-888-822-2225
After-hours emergencies: 1-877-885-7337