Walter Bean Grand River Trail – Conestogo River loop from Borden

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Walter Bean Grand River Trail – Conestogo River loop from Borden

Moderate

riders

Walter Bean Grand River Trail – Conestogo River loop from Borden

02:40

45.4km

230m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.70 km for 178 m

After 39.6 km for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

4.40 km

Breithaupt Park

Nature Reserve

10.9 km

Walter Bean Grand River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Walter Bean Grand River Trail has its northern terminus here at Kiwanis Park and runs for over 25 kilometers to Doon Valley Golf Course in the south. It follows …

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16.4 km

Walter Bean Grand River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Walter Bean Grand River Trail follows a wide, easy path alongside the Grand River, making it more of a relaxed walk or run than a traditional …

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17.4 km

Grand River

Lake

20.6 km

Walter Bean Grand River Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This is the north end of RIM Park and the end of the Walter Bean Grand River Trail section, but there’s no parking available here. If you’re planning to walk …

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24.6 km

Also known as the Health Valley Trail, the path crosses a dike on the north side of the field as it leads you through farmland toward the Conestogo River. You can park along University Ave by the trail's south entrance.

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26.5 km

Conestogo River

Highlight • River

There are numerous side paths that take you to viewpoints along the water from the Avon Trail. From here, the Conestogo flows east toward its confluence with Grand River, and eventually, Lake Erie.

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35.9 km

Heasley Park

Nature Reserve

39.0 km

Silver Lake

Highlight • Lake

Tucked within the heart of Waterloo Park, Silver Lake invites you to slow down and linger by the water’s edge. With its wide boardwalk circling the shore, display fountains, and …

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42.5 km

City Cafe Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

They run out and are constantly baking them - have to be lucky and get them fresh and hot from the oven.

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43.8 km

Iron Horse Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This paved, multi-use trail runs between Kitchener and Waterloo, connection multiple parks and neighbourhoods. It's a popular route, so be courteous to your fellow trail users while enjoying your walk.

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45.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types