When is Doris McCarthy Trail open?
Its hours change with the season, so check its own website before you go.
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Doris McCarthy Trail
- 4.8118 reviews
- Free
- Seasonal hours: check before you go
Doris McCarthy Trail offers sweeping cliff-top views of Lake Ontario and peaceful waterfront walks along the Scarborough Bluffs. Expect scenic lookout points, picnic spots, and abundant opportunities for photography, birdwatching, and nature appreciation — a relaxing escape from the city.
Quick answers
Doris McCarthy Trail in short
When is the best time to visit Doris McCarthy Trail?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Doris McCarthy Trail indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Doris McCarthy Trail?
9 Ravine Dr,Scarborough, ON M1M 2Y3,Canada.
Right now · 3:30 pm
Why it fits right now
Not one for this hour.
Go tomorrow at 10 am instead.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Seasonal hours: check before you go
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Hours unknown: check before you go
15°
Clear
- Feels
- 14°
- Rain
- 1%
- Wind
- 6km/h
- 4pm
14° - 5pm12°
- 6pm
10°
The next five days
Best time to go
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Seasonal hours: check before you goHours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 Doris McCarthy Trail
- 2 Cudia Park · 15 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 118 reviews
Known for
- Nature walks
- Photography
- Sunset views
- Scenic views
- Walking trails
- Picnic areas
The feel
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Family friendly
- Tourists
- Solo friendly
What people say
Absolutely love hiking here! Such a beautiful serene spot
The Doris McCarthy Trail is truly a hidden gem in Toronto. The trail itself offers a peaceful walk surrounded by nature, but the real highlight is when it opens up to the stunning view of Lake Ontario. The sight is breathtaking—wide open water, fresh air, and the calming sound of waves make it feel like an escape fr…
Around Cliffcrest
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Light layer until 5 pm. Jacket from 5 pm.
JacketFrom 5 pm
Light layerUntil 5 pm