Lace up your boots, everyone, it’s time for an adventure! Hiking can feel pretty intimidating, especially if you’ve never been before. This is why we’ve rounded up nine beginner hikes in Ontario so that you can finally satisfy your wanderlust. Not only are these walks relatively short and flat, but they all lead to some pretty incredible views. After all, what’s a workout without a reward at the end, right? From waterfalls to gorgeous canyons and even some stunning red sands, there’s no shortage of beauty for you to soak in on your walk. So, whether you’re new to hiking or you’re trying to appeal to that one friend who absolutely hates it, we think these simple trails are the solutions you’ve been looking for. When it comes to basic hikes, boardwalks are usually a good place to start. They have an easy-to-navigate flat surface and are typically easy to access, as well. One of the boardwalks on this list even lets you walk across a magnificent marshland. All that’s left to do is take a peek at the list below, pick your favourite trails, and get ready for a simple hike with a big payoff. Rock Dunder Price: $10 Address: Stanley Lash Lane, Lyndhurst, ON Why You Need To Go: You can choose from three relatively easy hiking trails here that all lead to beautiful views. The Cabin Trail is only 1.3 kilometres, The Morton Bay Loop is roughly 2 km and The Summit Loop is 3.9 km. View this post on Instagram Hiking while hungover? Not super fun, but the view was worth it! 😍 A post shared by J E N N Q U I G L E Y (@jenn.quigley) on Aug 31, 2019 at 4:35pm PDT Website Lime Kiln Trail Price: Free Address: Stony Swamp, Ottawa, ON Why You Need To Go: You can soak in views of Ottawa's Greenbelt and admire abandoned ruins on this short and sweet trail. View this post on Instagram ✨Nature Thots in our natural habitat 🌻🌿 swipe right for a surprise A post shared by 🖤Sarah Amelia 🖤 (@sxrahamelix) on Jul 28, 2018 at 2:26pm PDT Website Barron Canyon Trail Price: $18 per vehicle Address: Barron Canyon Rd., ON Why You Need To Go: This 1.5 km loop will give you a birds-eye view of this deep canyon. View this post on Instagram I just took a DNA test, turns out I’m 100% that bitch... who runs away from the city every chance I get. . #barroncanyon #algonquinpark #ontarioparks #discoveron #yourstodiscover #getoutside #canada #thatbitch #lifeisbetteroutside #underarmour #newbalance #nipissingdistrict #uncededalgonquinterritory A post shared by Leslie Anne (@stamourla) on Sep 9, 2019 at 10:11am PDT Website Point Pelee National Park Price: $7.90 Address: 1118 Point Pelee Dr., Leamington, ON Why You Need To Go: You can walk across the magical marsh on an easy boardwalk that stretches across the water. View this post on Instagram the guy behind the camera makes me happy A post shared by ʟᴇx&ᴛᴀʏ (@itslexandtay) on Feb 12, 2020 at 8:45am PST Website Harrison Park Trail Price: Free Address: Owen Sound, ON Why You Need To Go: This charming 1.5 km loop will lead you through to a stunning waterfall in Owen Sound. View this post on Instagram She stands firmly on her own two feet and I just behind her; should she ever need me. 👯♀️ @stepher_s77 ♥️ #sisters #park #myfavourite #bestie #love #family #windbeaneathmywings #nature #path #quote #fashion #freepeople #overalls #stevemadden #sidekick #always #ootd A post shared by кєℓℓу ʝσниѕтσи (@kellynicolejohnston) on Jun 23, 2019 at 12:51pm PDT Website Pete's Dam Trail Price: Free Address: Petes Dam Rd., Temiskaming Shores, ON Why You Need To Go: There are a variety of trails surrounding this gorgeous dam. After you hike to the water, you can check out the views from Devil's Rock as well. View this post on Instagram 🌿🌲🌞🌊🌾🦋🐢🐝 A post shared by rachel (@rachel.jones18) on Oct 26, 2019 at 3:41pm PDT Website Ouimet Canyon Price: Starting at $10.84 Address: Greenwich Lake Rd., Pass Lake, ON Why You Need To Go: You can enjoy a 1 km trail that leads to two viewing platforms. From there, get ready to have your breath taken away by the vast beauty of it all. View this post on Instagram What an adventure it was getting up to Ouimet Canyon! The road to get there is under construction so there is a 30 minute detour, then we got to the gates of the park to see the sign saying steep grade leave your trailers at the bottom. Well challenge accepted we make it up the incredibly steep hill trailer in tow only to battle the bugs out to this incredible view point. Was it worth it hell yeah!! . . . . #ontario #discoverON #discoverontario #thosewhostray #discovercanada #ontariotravel #ig_great_shots_canada #canada #workcabin #weliveuphere #canadiancreatives #thecanadiancollective #explorecanada #girlsborntotravel #sheexplores #upnorth #northwoods #northerlycollective #explorecanada #travelanscamp #thenortheastcollective #travelontario #campeveryday #campingcollective #ontarioparks #greatnorthcollective #ontarioparks125 #ouimet #ouimetcanyon #thunderbay A post shared by Chris + Nicole🍁 (@chrisandnicole__) on Aug 23, 2018 at 5:41am PDT Website Cheltenham Badlands Trail Price: $6.50 per hour's parking Address: 1739 Olde Base Line Rd., Caledon, ON Why You Need To Go: It's hard to put into words just how uniquely stunning this place is. If you've never hiked here, it needs to be on your bucket list ASAP. View this post on Instagram The badlands weren’t so bad and had amazing views😍 A post shared by Lindsay Scott (@lindsayscott16) on Sep 7, 2019 at 1:33pm PDT Website Cyprus Lake Trail Price: Starting at $7.90 Address: 469 Cyprus Lake Rd., Tobermory, ON Why You Need To Go: You can hike along the gorgeous Cyprus Lake and if you're up for a longer adventure, you can even camp here for the night. View this post on Instagram "Let us spend one day as deliberately as Nature" - Henry David Thoreau, Walden - We could all use a little more time in the woods. | Cyprus Lake Trail - Bruce Peninsula, ON - #brucepeninsula #cypruslake #tobermory #parkscanada #hiking #cypruslaketrail #exploreontario #discoverON #discoverontario #explorecanada #getoutside #liveoutthere #outdoorwomen #wildernessbabes #ontarioadventuregirls #ontariotravel #howloften #hikingblogto #stepintonature A post shared by Christina Adams (@_cmadams) on Jul 4, 2018 at 1:29pm PDT Website