Where does the rail trail start in Hamilton?

Where does the rail trail start in Hamilton?

Starting in Hamilton, enjoy a long, gradual climb through the treed Dundas Valley Conservation Area and up into the farmlands of Southern Ontario. After 18 km you pass the small village of Jerseyville before reaching Brantford. Riders setting out from Hamilton may want to begin at the old starting point at Ewen Rd.

How long is the rail trail in Hamilton?

The 32 kilometre (20 mile) trail runs from the east end of Brantford across rolling farmland to the west side of Hamilton. The Hamilton section follows the scenic Dundas Valley for 18 kilometres. The entire trail is surfaced with stone dust.

How long is the Escarpment Rail Trail?

5.1 mile
Escarpment Rail Trail is a 5.1 mile moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Hamilton, Ontario, Canada that features a great forest setting and is good for all skill levels.

How do I get to Escarpment Rail Trail?

Access –

1. Starts at Corktown Park (Ferguson Ave. S. and Young St.)
2. Albion Falls – on Arbour Rd.
3. Chippewa trailhead – at Stone Church Rd. E. and Dartnall Rd.
4. Gypsum Mine Tract trailhead – at Caledonia Soccer Complex, McClung Rd.

What is an Escarpment trail?

Escarpment, which means there is an abrupt change in elevation—most commonly a slope or cliff—that is caused by erosion, gives an indication of the landscape of the trail.

Where does the Elora Cataract trail start?

It runs through rolling countryside east of Elora, through the historic community of Fergus and past Belwood Lake to the Forks of Credit Provincial Park at Cataract. The GRCA and the Credit Valley Conservation Authority own the trail.

How long is the escarpment?

725 km
The Niagara Escarpment, in its Ontario portion, is 725 km long, covering 1923 km2, with a maximum height of 335 m.

How long is the Elora Cataract Trail?

47 kilometre
The 47 kilometre (29 mile) Elora Cataract Trailway links the Grand and Credit watersheds and follows the old Canadian Pacific railroad bed. It runs through rolling countryside east of Elora, through the historic community of Fergus and past Belwood Lake to the Forks of Credit Provincial Park at Cataract.

How long is the Kissing Bridge Trail?

45 km
The Kissing Bridge Trailway travels for 45 km through rural communities and rivers and wetlands of southern Ontario along the right-of-way of a former railway. You can take a 2km detour to see the West Montrose Kissing Bridge, which is the last covered bridge in Ontario.