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Cambridge to Paris Rail Trail – Paris, Ontario loop from Cambridge Centre

Cambridge to Paris Rail Trail – Paris, Ontario loop from Cambridge Centre

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Cambridge to Paris Rail Trail – Paris, Ontario loop from Cambridge Centre

04:08

57.2km

260m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.09 km for 227 m

After 23.4 km for 90 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.35 km

Canadian General-Tower Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Canadian General-Tower Trailhead is the northern terminus of the Cambridge to Paris Rail Trail, with a large parking area and direct access to the crushed-gravel route. From here, the trail …

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10.1 km

Cambridge to Paris Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This trail follows a mostly flat 18-kilometre former railway corridor along the Grand River, connecting the communities of Cambridge, Glen Morris, and Paris. The fine gravel surface, gentle grades, and …

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16.6 km

Glen Morris Trailhead

Highlight • Rest Area

This trailhead sits at the end of Forbes Street, and has a large parking area, public washroom, and a couple of nice benches with easy access to both the Cambridge …

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23.5 km

View of the Grand River from Murray Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy the view of the Grand River

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27.4 km

Grand River

Lake

29.4 km

Paris, Ontario

Highlight • Settlement

Tranquil city on delta of Nith and Grand Rivers.
Lovely shops and restaurants with gardens overlooking the river.
You can take a stroll along the river and enjoy beautiful forest …

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29.4 km

Paris River Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cozy and Beautiful! Enjoy

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29.5 km

Paris Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

The apple fritters and ginger cookies kept me pedalling happily for hours.

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43.0 km

German’s Woollen Mill Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The German’s Woollen Mill Ruins are the remains of an 1867 stone yarn and wool mill tucked in the trees along the banks of the Grand River. Abandoned since the …

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57.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.5 km

12.6 km

2.23 km

2.15 km

598 m

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.1 km

15.8 km

1.44 km

926 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 31 August

23°C

18°C

78 %

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Canadian General-Tower Trailhead

Cambridge to Paris Rail Trail

Glen Morris Trailhead

View of the Grand River from Murray Overlook

Paris, Ontario

Paris River Viewpoint

Paris Bakery

German’s Woollen Mill Ruins

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