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Panoramic view of trails through Rouge National Urban Park
ForestModerateBest in Fall

Rouge National Urban Park — Vista Trail

Toronto·Scarborough·9.3 km·2.5-3.5 hours

Length

9.3 km

Elevation

159 m

Surface

Dirt

Type

Loop

Canada's only national urban park protects one of the largest remaining natural areas in the GTA, with the Vista Trail offering a spectacular viewing platform overlooking the Little Rouge River Valley. The broader park features over 12 kilometres of trails through Carolinian forest, wetlands, farmland, and Indigenous heritage sites.

Very Toronto Tips

This is a national park within city limits — let that sink in. The Vista Trail viewing platform is the payoff: a sweeping panorama of the Little Rouge Valley that looks like it belongs in Algonquin, not Scarborough. Come in October for the salmon run in the Rouge River, or late September for the best foliage.

Highlights

Vista Trail lookout platformLittle Rouge River ValleyCarolinian forestMast TrailIndigenous heritage sitessalmon migration in fall

Amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Stroller-friendly
  • Washrooms

Getting There

Transit

From Rouge Hill GO station, it's a 15-minute walk or short bus ride north. TTC bus 85B or 86A from Scarborough Centre station stops near the Zoo Road entrance.

Parking

Parking at Zoo Road Day Use Area. Alternate parking at Pinegrove Park and Glen Rouge Campground. Free admission.

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Seasonal Notes

Best: Fall

Fall colours are spectacular from the Vista Trail platform. The park includes a campground for overnight stays. Some trails close seasonally to protect wildlife.

Official Trail Page

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