Add some magic to your next outing with Ontario's hidden gem trails. Far from your usual hike, these areas have surprises scattered along the way. From historic ruins to massive sculptures, you can find all sorts of unusual and incredible sights as you journey along the path. Take a spiral staircase down a cliff at Spirit Rock, or find a towering waterfall hidden amongst the trees at Hoggs Falls. Get ready to snap some photos at these unique trails. Editor's Choice: Parts Of Ontario Will Be Hit By More Snow & Strong Winds This Week Spirit Rock Conservation Area Price: $6 parking fee Address: 92 Hwy. 6, Wiarton, ON Why You Need To Go: This is one of the best places to go if you want to discover some hidden gems. Along this trail, you'll find the ruins of a mansion, a spiral staircase, and shining blue waters. View this post on Instagram A hidden spiral staircase in the forest takes you to the shores of Georgian Bay on the Spirit Rock trail . . . #spiritrock #ontario #provincialpark #nature #trailwalking #conservation #georgianbay #tobermory #brucetrail #travelphotography #hidden A post shared by Dana Mitchell (@photo__vida) on Sep 11, 2020 at 9:37pm PDT Website Haliburton Sculpture Forest Price: Donations accepted Address: 297 College Dr., Haliburton, ON Why You Need To Go: Wander through a forest filled with massive sculptures for a super enchanting adventure. View this post on Instagram Did you know there's a sculpture forest in Ontario's Highlands? Just a few hours north of Toronto is a true Canadian wilderness escape. Cottage life at its finest with endless lakes and wildlife to explore. In one weekend we explored by car, bike, canoe and foot. On our travels, we go on hikes whenever we can but never have we seen an art gallery outdoors. The sculpture forest is a unique experience and the trees, woodland creatures and insect sounds become part of the exhibit. Not sure if I'm in a spherical house or inside a stone pac-man? Either way, I felt instantly relaxed in the Sculpture Forest. @onhighlands #comewander @myhaliburtonhighlands #myhaliburtonhighlands @sculptureforest A post shared by Siya Zarrabi (@siyazarrabi) on Sep 27, 2019 at 12:42pm PDT Website Health Valley Trail Price: Free Address: 35 Albert St. E., St. Jacobs, ON Why You Need To Go: Along this serene trail, you'll find the Wise Old Oak or "Tree Spirit." The massive tree has a face carved into its trunk by an unknown sculptor. View this post on Instagram đł . . . #Canada #Erie #DIY #Art #Photography #Inspirational #Neverforget #breathtaking #Creative #Wonder #sun #Nature #Climatechange #ThereisnoplanetB #EcoFriendly #Motherearth #beautiful #wonder #ontario #North #truenorth #photooftheday #picoftheday #instagood #nofilter #lifeisgood #wiseoldoak #tree #face A post shared by FOLLOWING THE Lđ»VE (@following.the.love) on Oct 6, 2020 at 6:56pm PDT Website McGinnis Lake Trail Price: Prices vary Address: 2249 Northeys Bay Rd., Woodview, ON Why You Need To Go: Tucked away in Petroglyphs Provincial Park, you can find a rare turquoise pool that's one of the only meromictic lakes in the country. View this post on Instagram Escape the ordinaryâ #summer A post shared by JupiterBDV (@planet0005) on Sep 6, 2020 at 8:38pm PDT Website Sandsmen Trail Price: $10 per car Address: 1074 Cranberry Rd., Bala, ON Why You Need To Go: At Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery, you can wander down a trail filled with cranberry beds and meet the giant Bog Monster. View this post on Instagram My last minute plan for the drive home turned into a 12 hour adventure and included stops at all the roadside attractions I could squeeze in. This is Koilos, a sculpture created by Michael Christian for the 2007 Burning Man festival. Afterwards, Koilos made the Distillery District home until 2013, after which it moved to an island on Lake Muskoka. Due to its polarizing effect there, it was moved to Bala, and aptly nicknamed the âBala Bog Monsterâ. A recent move down the street to the @johnstons_cranberries seems to have stuck as its forever home. âReactions to Koilos during its travels have been mixed. While some appreciated the sculpture, many saw it as a âfrightful eyesoreâ. With names like âbeastâ and âmonsterâ, it appears Koilos is seen not only as grotesque but also dangerous. And yet Koilos has harmed no one. We adopted Koilos because it reflects the scary beauty we often see in nature.â What do you say? Beauty or beast?? A post shared by hollie grace james (@holliegracejames) on Sep 8, 2020 at 8:20pm PDT Website Nottawasaga Lookout Price: Free Address: 9749 County Rd. 91, Duntroon, ON Why You Need To Go: The Singhampton Caves Trail leads to massive mossy caverns. Visitors are asked to hike at their own risk. View this post on Instagram Exploring...yes that's snow. #brucetrail #ontario #fjallravenkanken #fjallraven #hiking #discoveron #canada #yourstodiscover #getoutside #discoverontario A post shared by Dennis L (@denli21) on Jun 7, 2020 at 1:09pm PDT Website Hoggs Falls Loop Price: Free Address: Lower Valley Rd., Flesherton, ON Why You Need To Go: This forest adventure will lead you to a stunning 7-meter tall waterfall. View this post on Instagram My feet got wet for this picture but it looks cool so yeah A post shared by Ryan Beuglet (@beuglet) on Oct 5, 2020 at 6:41pm PDT Website Lime Kiln Trail Price: Free Address: 4897 Old Richmond Rd., Nepean, ON Why You Need To Go: Lime Kiln Trail at Stony Swamp will take you past a historic kiln hidden amongst the trees. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rebecca Heney (@rebecca.heney) on Oct 9, 2020 at 1:33pm PDT Website Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your trip.