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Overview of the Trails
Avon Trail
Trail length in Woolwich: 15 km
Use: hiking
First started in 1975 to form a link between the Thames Valley Trail and the Grand Valley Trail. For more information check out www.avontrail.ca.
Trail length in Woolwich: 15 km
Use: hiking
First started in 1975 to form a link between the Thames Valley Trail and the Grand Valley Trail. For more information check out www.avontrail.ca.
Elmira Lake Trail (Woolwich Reservoir)
Trail length: 7 km
Use: hiking, biking, cross country skiing
It was established in 1980 by the Elmira Lions Club, the GRCA, the village of Floradale and local landowners. It is maintained by the Elmira Lions Club.
Trail length: 7 km
Use: hiking, biking, cross country skiing
It was established in 1980 by the Elmira Lions Club, the GRCA, the village of Floradale and local landowners. It is maintained by the Elmira Lions Club.
Grand Valley Trail
Trail length in Woolwich: 26 km
Use: hiking, cross country skiing
First established in 1972 with the formation of the GVT Association. The entire GVT is 250 km in length, stretching from Rock Point Provincial Park near Lake Erie and the Town of Alton.
Trail length in Woolwich: 26 km
Use: hiking, cross country skiing
First established in 1972 with the formation of the GVT Association. The entire GVT is 250 km in length, stretching from Rock Point Provincial Park near Lake Erie and the Town of Alton.
Health Valley Trail
Trail length: 5.1 km
Use: hiking, biking (as designated), horseback riding (as designated), cross country skiing
This is the old Conestogo River Trail from St. Jacobs to Conestogo. It dates to the earliest days of both villages. The HVT was a Conestogo/Winterbourne Optimist club project in 1992.
Trail length: 5.1 km
Use: hiking, biking (as designated), horseback riding (as designated), cross country skiing
This is the old Conestogo River Trail from St. Jacobs to Conestogo. It dates to the earliest days of both villages. The HVT was a Conestogo/Winterbourne Optimist club project in 1992.
Kissing Bridge Trailway
Trail length in Woolwich: 16 km
Use: hiking, cycling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling (as designated)
The abandoned 45 km stretch of rail line from Guelph to Millbank was purchased by the Province in 1990 and subsequently leased by the Region in 1997 as a rails to trails conversion project. The operations of the trailway are coordinated by a volunteer Trailway Advisory Board with representatives from five steward groups.
Trail length in Woolwich: 16 km
Use: hiking, cycling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling (as designated)
The abandoned 45 km stretch of rail line from Guelph to Millbank was purchased by the Province in 1990 and subsequently leased by the Region in 1997 as a rails to trails conversion project. The operations of the trailway are coordinated by a volunteer Trailway Advisory Board with representatives from five steward groups.
Mill Race Trail
Trail length: 1.5 km
Use: hiking, biking, cross country skiing
The trail follows the division and reunion of the Conestogo River entering St. Jacobs from the west. It dates back several generations and is know as "Lovers Lane".
Trail length: 1.5 km
Use: hiking, biking, cross country skiing
The trail follows the division and reunion of the Conestogo River entering St. Jacobs from the west. It dates back several generations and is know as "Lovers Lane".
Sandy Hills Pinery Trail
Trail length: 3 km
Use: hiking, cross country skiing
Three trails meander through 2 stands of pine trees designated as Waterloo Region Agreement Forest. The land was purchased by Waterloo County in 1945 and the red pine stand planted to prevent erosion of the sandy soil.
Trail length: 3 km
Use: hiking, cross country skiing
Three trails meander through 2 stands of pine trees designated as Waterloo Region Agreement Forest. The land was purchased by Waterloo County in 1945 and the red pine stand planted to prevent erosion of the sandy soil.
Trans Canada Trail
Trail length in Woolwich: 29 km
Use: hiking, cycling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling (as designated)
Part of the world’s longest trail at 16,000 km. Within Woolwich, the trail follows existing trails(Kissing Bridge Trailway, Mill Race trail, Health Valley Trail), across public and private land and along some roadways. Details of the entire trail can be found at www.tctrail.ca.
Trail length in Woolwich: 29 km
Use: hiking, cycling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling (as designated)
Part of the world’s longest trail at 16,000 km. Within Woolwich, the trail follows existing trails(Kissing Bridge Trailway, Mill Race trail, Health Valley Trail), across public and private land and along some roadways. Details of the entire trail can be found at www.tctrail.ca.
Lion Ring Trail,
Elmira
Trail length: Currently 4 km from Whippoorwill south to Listowel Rd; east to Union St. through the Elmira Industrial Lands and north to Oriole Drive.
Use: hiking, biking
Plans are for the Ring Trail to circle Elmira linking with the Kissing Bridge Trailway at the north end. Watch for more trail construction in the future!
Trail length: Currently 4 km from Whippoorwill south to Listowel Rd; east to Union St. through the Elmira Industrial Lands and north to Oriole Drive.
Use: hiking, biking
Plans are for the Ring Trail to circle Elmira linking with the Kissing Bridge Trailway at the north end. Watch for more trail construction in the future!
