Elora Cataract Trailway
The Elora Cataract Trailway is a 47 km linear greenland and section of the Trans Canada Trail system which follows an historic railway line joining two major watersheds, the Credit River and the Grand River.
The trail passes through a glaciated landscape where forest and farm fields abound. In addition, the trail, passes through several towns and villages including Cataract, Erin, Hillsburgh, Orton, Belwood, Fergus and Elora.
All parts of the trail are open to walkers/hikers, cyclists, wheelchairs and skiers/snowshoers while designated sections are open to snowmobilers (in season) and designated sections are open to equestrians except during the spring between March 15 and June 1.
Access is available at most road intersections and parking is available at several trailhead parking locations. Please check the trail map at www.trailway.org
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| TRAIL STATS | |
| LENGTH: | 47 Km |
| DIFFICULTY: | •• |
| ACTIVITIES: | Hiking & Walking, Running, Cycling - Roads & Paths, Snowmobiling, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing & Backcountry, Geocaching |
| CHARACTER: | Rail Trail |
| SURFACE: | Road, soil loose |
| AMENITIES: | Picnic areas, washrooms, parking, partial wheelchair access |
| OTHER: | Trillium Trail Network, Regional conservation area |
| LOCATION | |
| REGION: | Southwestern Ontario |
| SUB-REGION: | Grand River Country |
| CLOSEST TOWN(S): | Elora |
| TRAILHEAD: | GPS |
| SEASONS / HOURS | |
Open to Equestrians June 15 to March 15 |
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| CONTACT INFO | |
| NAME: | Tom , Skimson |
| PHONE: | 519-846-5635 |
| EMAIL: | Email Us Now |
| WEB SITE | |
For more information, including maps, please visit our Web site at http://www.trailway.org |
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