Hiking and Cycling
The County of Brant trail system runs through the Grand River Valley, the largest watershed in southern Ontario. The County has one of the most beautiful and conveniently connected trail systems winding through the only tract of Carolinian Forest found in Canada.
View our online Outdoor Adventure Map to view trails, cycling routes, parks and more.
Hiking trails
Cambridge-to-Paris Rail Trail - 18 km
The Cambridge-to-Paris Rail Trail follows the old railbed of the Lake Erie and Northern Railway between Cambridge and Paris. The trail follows the Grand River through Carolinian forest with spectacular river overlooks en route. The trail is level, finished with fine gravel and provides an easy path for cyclists and hikers. Food and washrooms are available in Cambridge, Glen Morris and Paris.
Grand Valley Trail - 275 km
The main Grand Valley Trail is a marked footpath stretching about 275 km between Port Maitland on Lake Erie, south of Dunnville to the town of Alton near Orangeville. You can identify the main Grand Valley Trail by the white blazes about 5 cm wide by 15 cm high.
Newport Bridge to Tutela Heights
The north part of the loop reaches 7 km up to Cainsville; the south part another 7 km down to the Newport Bridge.
Paris to Glen Morris
View the Town of Paris from the heights of the SC Johnson section of the trail.
TH and B Trail - 14 km
The TH and B Trail was developed on the former trail bed of the Toronto, Hamilton and Buffalo rail line. Travel the trail from Brantford to Port Dover (45.5 km). This section of Trans Canada Trail joins the Waterford Heritage Trail (18 km) and Norfolk Sunrise Trail (3.75 km) to the final 10 km along the Lynn Valley Trail to complete the link to Port Dover.
LE and N Trail
This trail follows the path of the former LE and N Electric Rail Car route that travelled from Galt, through Brantford and Mt. Pleasant to Port Dover. The stone dust trail travels through the City of Brantford ending at the back of the Mount Pleasant Nature Park.
Cycling routes
Brantford to Dundurn - 48 km
Start/end in downtown Brantford. Follow Colborne Street west to Mount Pleasant Road. Travel through the Village of Mount Pleasant, past the historic Malcolm's Mills plaque in Oakland taking in farmland views in Brant and Norfolk County.
Pleasant Ridge Tour - 26 km
Start/ end in downtown in downtown Brantford. Follow Colborne Street west. This short tour follows Pleasant Ridge Road and returns through Mount Pleasant. Catch the paved TH and B on the way back or the LE and N from Burtch Road to Conklin Road.
Apps Mill - 30 km
Start/end in downtown Brantford. Follow Colborne Street west. This short tour takes you past the majestic curves of the Grand River, by the airport and the Apps Mill Conservation Area.
Paris to Scotland Tour - 48 km
Start/end in downtown Paris. Follow Keg Lane west to Brant/ Oxford Road and head south to Falkland Road (Concession 2). Travel west to Maple Ave north which will take you by Whiteman's Creek into Burford. Follow Maple Ave south and turn east at Norwich Road, which will take you into Scotland. Take Bishopsgate Road to return to the outskirts of Paris.
Paris Environs Tour - 20 km
Start/end in downtown Paris. Follow Keg Lane west to Brant/ Oxford Rd./ Puttown Road and head south to Hwy 2. Travel East to Bishopsgate Road and follow south to Bethel Road and onto Rest Acres Road. Head north over the 403 and turn onto Powerline Road, going past the Brant Sports Complex to Mile Hill Road. Caution: Narrow Road with steep slow. Follow Washington Street north to the High-Level Bridge in Paris.
Paris to Ayr Tour - 35 km
Start/end in downtown Paris. Follow East River Road to Glen Morris Road, head north on Spragues Road to Wrigley Road, returning to Paris on Swan Street. (Ayr Road) This tour follows the shore of the Grand River, before heading west into Ayr and returning to Paris through farmland.
Paris to St. George - 30 km
Start/end in downtown Paris. Follow East River Road to Blue Lake Road into St. George. Head south on St. George Road to Governor's Road. Take Park Road north to Powerline Road to complete the route back to Paris Road. This tour takes you by the Adelaide Hunter Hoodless homestead into the quaint village of St. George and skirts the edge of Brantford on the way back to Paris.
St. George to Lynden Loop - 21 km
Take Hwy 5 to Lynden Road, return on Powerline Road. Use Bethel Church Road to make the connection back to Powerline Road. Easy tour through rolling countryside.