Trails & conservation · Pickering
Altona Forest
A protected woodland in Pickering with walking trails and opportunities to observe forest birds and native plants.
About Altona Forest
Altona Forest protects 53 hectares of woodland in Pickering. Walking paths lead through habitat used by songbirds, hawks, foxes and rare amphibians; the forest is designated an Environmentally Significant Area.
Download the TRCA trail guide before setting off, or save its Avenza map for use without mobile data. There are no washrooms or waste bins, so bring what you need and take your litter home.
What to see and do
- Woodland walking trails
- Forest birdwatching
- Native plants and wildlife
- Downloadable trail guide
Before you go
No washrooms or waste bins are provided. Check the operator’s trail map and notices, remain on designated paths and take waste home.
Visitor information checked . Check the operator’s latest notices before travelling.