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Hendrie Valley Sanctuary – Desjardins Waterfront Trail loop from McMaster University

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Hendrie Valley Sanctuary – Desjardins Waterfront Trail loop from McMaster University

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Hendrie Valley Sanctuary – Desjardins Waterfront Trail loop from McMaster University

03:04

28.6km

210m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.23 km

Bruce Trail

Highlight • Trail

2

6.57 km

Hendrie Valley Sanctuary

Highlight • Forest

Hendrie Valley Sanctuary, part of the Royal Botanical Gardens, is a beautiful 100-hectare protected area centred around an expansive river-mouth marsh complex, forested slopes, and four creeks, including Grindstone Creek, …

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7.01 km

Grindstone Creek

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Grindstone Creek flows through Hendrie Valley in a wide, slow-moving channel, bordered by cattail marshes and floodplain forest. The waterway supports rich wetland habitat, with herons, turtles, and warblers common …

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7.19 km

North Bridle Trail

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North Bridle Trail follows the northern side of the Bridle Loop in the Royal Botanical Gardens trail system, crossing a boardwalk over Grindstone Creek and marsh habitat before climbing gently …

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8.03 km

Creek Side Walk

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Creek Side Walk follows Grindstone Creek through the woods, and though it sits in an urban area, walking here feels like a natural escape. There are small bridges, a small …

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25.2 km

Desjardins Waterfront Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Well paved path with an amazing view of the Bay and the Lake.
Can have a bit of foot traffic but the path is quite wide

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28.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

5.55 km

3.89 km

3.63 km

3.39 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

5.55 km

4.68 km

1.53 km

158 m

119 m

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