Hybla to Graphite Trail
When you walk this trail you are walking a little bit of Ontario's history. This stretch of abandoned rail line is fairly typical of hundreds of similar abandoned rail lines throughout the province. Built to assist in the commerce of the area, they moved lumber, mining materials, people, and goods into areas where few, if any, roads existed. Today they are no longer economical. While that may be bad news for some, for recreationists it represents opportunity. When the tracks have been removed, these wide paths that cut across country can provide access trails for hikers and equestrians. In winter, a number of these old lines become snowmobile and cross-country ski trails.
This particular stretch of line on the edge of the lovely Madawaska Valley was part of the Central Ontario Railway. It ran from Belleville to Wallace, about 20 km south of Whitney, and was an important transportation route for freight and passengers. The line was a vital support service for the 19th century lumber industry that flourished around Lake St. Peter.
Directions: Drive highway 62 to Graphite Road and turn east about 4 km to the old village of Graphite. There is parking by the lake on the south side of Graphite Road.
Hybla to Graphite Trail
Know somebody who might be interested in this trail? Share it with them!
REVIEW
Have you traveled this trail? If you have any corrections or new information you'd like to send us, we'd love your input. Also, any photos or videos you may have taken of your adventures on this or any other trail are welcome as well. Be a part of our trail community!
At the Ontario Trails Council, we do our best to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the information we provide on the site. Please remember however, that some of the information you'll find here has been provided by third parties; we can't take responsibility for that information or make any guarantees as to its quality or accuracy. It's also important to remember that while something you read here may have been correct at the time it was posted, Seasons change and the trails change with them! Contact the trail manager or local weather office when planning a trip to avoid surprises, like poor conditions or trail closures.
Please note that when you send us images, you give us the right to use them as we see fit, without limitation or compensation, to promote the Ontario Trails Council.
This site is supported by a grant from the Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion Active 2010 Recreation Program, The Ministry of Natural Resources, The Ontario Trillium Foundation and trail users like you!
