Potter's Creek Conservation Area
Potter's Creek Conservation Area at 935 Moira Street West, Belleville ON and 2056 Old Highway 2, Belleville ON contains approximately 7 km of trails that exist throughout a diverse terrain of orchards, meadows, forest, and shoreline.
Explore Potter's Creek
This area consists of two separate trail networks on the north and south sides of Old Hwy 2. The north side trails are a popular destination for hikers and cross-country skiers. The south side trails offer access to the Bay of Quinte and includes a paved loop trail that provides an opportunity for those with accessibility restrictions to spend time in nature.
Take a virtual tour of the Potter's Creek south with our guided hike story map.
Things to look for:
- Apple orchard
- Variety of song birds
- The Bay of Quinte
- Aquatic wildlife
- Turtle pond
- Pollinator meadow
- Rain garden
- Demonstration wetland
- Paved trail to ease accessibility restrictions
Trail Guide
North Potter's Creek
Beginner Trails - 3.6 km
- Relatively even terrain
- Wide trail
Intermediate Trails - 3.1 km
- Some elevation gain
- Some steep sections
- Uneven terrain
South Potter's Creek
Beginner Trails
- Relatively even terrain
- Wide trail
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Things to keep in mind during your visit |
When visiting Quinte Conservation's areas, please make sure to:
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Cross-country trails and motorized vehicles |
The cross-country skiing trails are not groomed and motorized vehicles are not permitted outside of designated parking areas. This includes, but is not limited to:
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Trail map
View the trail map for North Potter's Creek Conservation Area.
View the trail map for South Potter's Creek Conservation Area.
A smartphone enabled trail map is also available via the free app Avenza Maps.
Parking
You must pay to park at this conservation area. There is a daily parking pass that you can use between areas. A daily pass is valid on the day of purchase between 6 am to 8 pm. Yearly parking passes are also available. Visit our parking page to learn more.
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Potter's Creek Conservation Area wins Best of the Bay
Potter's Creek Conservation Area won the 2022 Best Trail and Best Geocaching Location under the Regionscape category!