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Natchez Woods – Grand River Viewpoint loop from Idlewood Park Natural Area

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Ontario

Kitchener

Natchez Woods – Grand River Viewpoint loop from Idlewood Park Natural Area

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Natchez Woods – Grand River Viewpoint loop from Idlewood Park Natural Area

04:16

16.2km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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3.30 km

Natchez Woods

Highlight • Forest

As you walk along the bark-chip paths, you will be surrounded by tall maple, beech, and oak trees that provide plenty of shade during the hot summer months. The woods …

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3.88 km

Grand River Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The river here is a great place for you to watch for local wildlife. If you stay quiet, you might spot a blue heron standing still in the shallow water …

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8.26 km

The Grand Valley Trail runs for roughly 250 kilometers through southwestern Ontario, following the Grand River through historic towns, quiet farmland, and scenic riverbanks, giving hikers a real taste of …

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8.72 km

Grand River

Highlight • River

The Grand River is a major waterway that stretches nearly 280 kilometers through the southern part of Ontario. It winds past farmland, forests, and historic towns before flowing into the …

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10.4 km

Chicopee-Vale Trail

Nature Reserve

10.8 km

Christina Marie McDonald Memorial Bench

Highlight • Monument

11.1 km

Grand River

Highlight • River

The Grand River flows through the heart of Kitchener and is one of the longest rivers entirely within southern Ontario. In this area, the river winds through forested banks and quiet green spaces, including nearby parks and trail systems.

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15.6 km

Idlewood Park Natural Area

Nature Reserve

16.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.95 km

4.48 km

1.06 km

708 m

Surfaces

4.56 km

4.06 km

3.33 km

1.96 km

1.54 km

737 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

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Monday 18 May

29°C

17°C

12 %

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Natchez Woods – Grand River Viewpoint loop from Idlewood Park Natural Area

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