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Grand River – Cambridge to Paris Rail Trail loop from Blair Creek Corridor

Grand River – Cambridge to Paris Rail Trail loop from Blair Creek Corridor

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Grand River – Cambridge to Paris Rail Trail loop from Blair Creek Corridor

02:21

35.8km

210m

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 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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469 m

Viewing platform

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just a few meters past where the Grand Trunk Trail meets the Walter Bean Grand River Trail is a concrete viewing platform with a metal guard. There are fantastic views …

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3.43 km

Grand Trunk Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Grand Trunk Trail follows along the Grand River from south Cambridge. The trail is very well-maintained packed gravel and open to both hiking and biking. Some short sections, like …

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4.25 km

Walter Bean Grand River Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

The Walter Bean Grand River Trailhead is the perfect spot to start or end a hike on either the Grand Trunk Trail or the Grand River Trail. There are maps, …

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4.81 km

The Grand River runs through Cambridge, creating a green corridor along its banks, with the Grand Trunk Trail running alongside it, a paved path with viewpoints and benches along the way. From here, you can access the Devil’s Creek Trail.

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6.35 km

Devil's Creek Corridor

Nature Reserve

10.3 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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13.1 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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17.4 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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19.5 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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35.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

11.1 km

6.00 km

5.12 km

2.17 km

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.5 km

12.4 km

4.14 km

2.04 km

711 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Tuesday 18 August

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Viewing platform

Grand Trunk Trail

Walter Bean Grand River Trailhead

Grand River

Canadian General-Tower Trailhead

Cambridge to Paris Rail Trail

German’s Woollen Mill Ruins

Glen Morris Trailhead

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