Trail Details
This trail connects to the Green Trail at Kincardine Ave. and to the Pink Trail at Goderich St. From the Green Trail head west on Kincardine Ave and then south on Adelaide St. Here you will traverse a bridge before crossing Bruce Ave. The trail then winds its way alongside a marsh and then – watch out for fly balls! Take the three loop trail through the forest between the cemetery and lagoons. You are now entering tbe best bird-watching spot in the entire area. You now come upon a former railway bed – east takes you to Highway 21 termination point while the west route leads to the Pink Trail near Boiler Beach. This trail has a variety of terrain, some sidewalks or wider trail sections with a few hilly sections.
- Length: ~5km
- Difficulty Rating: 1 (See scale)
Highlights
- Lake and beach access
- Legion park
- Bird watching
- Bruce to Kincardine Ave access
- Green and Pink trail access
Additional Information
- Parking:
- Legion Park
- Park Street
Guided Tour
The Rail Trail begins (Y01) just behind the U-Store-It buildings next to the cemetery on Bruce Ave. The closest parking would be on Mahood-Johnston Dr.
Follow the former railway bed beside the cemetery. The smooth stone dust trail passes 200 recently planted seedlings and leads to the old railway trestle. You are now entering the best bird watching area in the Municipality. If you were to continue on, the former rail line will exit at Highway 21.
Turn left after the trestle (Y02) and take the three loop trail through the forest between the cemetery and the lagoons.
Near the cemetery side pass around the end of the fence, (Y04), and continue behind the ball diamonds. Keeping to the right the trail then meanders beside a marshy area leading to Kincardine Ave. Using the small bridge cross the road (Y09) and continue north on the Adelaide St. extension.
This will lead to a bushy area and bridge. Cross the river and continue to Kincardine Ave. Walking east on Kincardine Ave you will find the Valley Trail (Green Trail) (G16) on the north side past the brick pump house just before a driveway. If you get to Fraser Dr. you have gone too far.
Resources
- 2024 Trail Map
- Trail Users Code
- Trail Map (ArcGIS)
- GPS Waypoints