Hamilton to Brantford RailTrail - Hamilton, Ontario
N 43° 14.697 W 079° 59.802
17T E 581451 N 4788505
Trail users can enjoy 32 kilometres (20 miles) of completely resurfaced trail on the abandoned roadbed of the Toronto, Hamilton and Buffalo Railway (TH&B).
Waymark Code: WMNZHM
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/29/2015
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The Hamilton to Brantford Rail-Trail is Ontario's first entirely off-road, interurban hiking and biking trail.
The railway, affectionately known as "To Hell and Back", provided transportation to communities along its route from 1894. It was officially abandoned in 1988 as a result of a landslide and completed as a Rail-Trail in 1996.
Remember to take plenty of water as there are no stores along most of the route.
There are three formal parking lots for trail users with ample parking for up to 20 cars, and kiosks featuring trail maps and information and railway history.
There is parking about 200 meters from this location. AN entry fee is required to park there.
Cross country skiing is popular along all the GRCA Rail-Trails.
Brantford: The Brantford Jaycee's Trailhead and Parking Area is located on the eastern edge of Brantford, just south of Mohawk Lake. From Highway 53 (Colborne Street) take Locks Road south. At the bottom of the hill, the road makes a sharp right turn and becomes Mohawk Street. Continue on Mohawk Street to the next right at Greenwich Street. The parking lot is visible a short distance along the left hand side of Greenwich Street. There is an information kiosk and parking for 40 cars. A short extension trail has been built to Mohawk Park, Brantford, where washrooms and a food concession are available during the summer.
Jerseyville: Take Highway 53, east of Brantford. Turn north onto Jerseyville Road. You will cross the trail, but continue to the western outskirts of Jerseyville. The parking area is on the south or right hand side of the road.
Dundas Valley Trail Centre, Dundas: Take Highway 99 east from Copetown. Watch for signs for the Dundas Valley Trail Centre on the south or right hand side. This area is operated by the Hamilton Region Conservation Authority and an admission fee may apply.
In Hamilton, the trail also connects with the Bruce Trail at the Dundas Valley Conservation Area.
Country: Canada
State/Province/etc.: Ontario
Trail Start (town): Hamilton
Trail Finish (town): Brantford
Trail Length: 20
Trail Surface: Gravel/Stone
Pack Animals Allowed: yes
Fees: no
Internet Link(s):
http://www.grandriver.ca/index/document.cfm?Sec=21&Sub1=86&sub2=0
Rail-to-Trail Sign: Not listed
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