Scenic Views · Camping & Hiking · Ontario
A wooden lookout platform on the Valley Trail at Fleetwood Creek Natural Area, on the Oak Ridges Moraine in Kawartha Lakes, Ontario. Great valley views, but the final stretch of road is rough.
The lookout sits at the start of the Valley Trail in Fleetwood Creek Natural Area, a large Ontario Heritage Trust property on the Oak Ridges Moraine. A sturdy wooden platform with a picnic table looks out over steep, forested valleys, and reviewers say it's a good view for the area, especially in fall.
Kawartha Conservation manages the land, and there are three loop trails. The Valley Trail loop is about two kilometres and dips into the valley and back up, so it's a real workout even if it isn't technical. Visitors also mention how cool and quiet it feels in summer.
If you only want the view, the platform is right at the beginning of the Valley Trail. One visitor with mobility challenges wished they'd known that the rest is proper hiking with hills. It suits hikers, birders and leashed dogs.
Getting there is the catch. The last part of Ballyduff Road is an unassumed road, narrow and rough, and reviewers suggest a high-clearance vehicle or parking at the intersection and walking the extra distance. Signs at the turn are sparse and private-property signs nearby can be confusing.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 81 Google reviews. Conditions and rules change — check current park, access and fishing regulations before you go.
