Brant County Nature Trails
Welcome to Brant County!
The County of Brant is vibrant, friendly, engaging, healthy and welcoming to all near and far.
Located in Southern Ontario and home to approximately 35,000 people, the communities within the County of Brant are steeped with significance for visitors from all walks of life! For example Paris is officially recognized as Canada's Prettiest Little Town and regarded as the Cobblestone Capital of Canada; St. George is proud to be tagged Canada's Friendliest Town; Burford has the distinction of being built on what was one of Ontario's largest prairie lands & Oakland is the site of the last battle fought on Canadian soil...and that is merely the surface of the treasures found within the County.
Explore everything our communities have to offer. You will find some of the best hiking and nature trails in Ontario right here in Brant.
For more information please visit: https://www.brant.ca/en/index.aspx
BRANT PARK TRAILS
BRANT PARK TRAILS Grass trails along the riverbank and through natural areas offer a chance for wildlife viewing inside the park. Link to park brochure: Click to access brant_map2021.pdf We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE. ...BRANTFORD TO HAMILTON RAIL TRAIL
The 32 kilometre (20 mile) trail runs from the east end of Brantford across rolling farmland to the west side of Hamilton. The Hamilton section follows the scenic Dundas Valley for 18 kilometres. The entire trail is surfaced with stone dust. The trail follows a...CAMBRIDGE TO PARIS TRAIL
The 18 kilometre (11 mile) trail follows the Grand River through lush Carolinian forest with spectacular river overlooks. The trail is level, finished with fine gravel and provides an easy path for cyclists and hikers. The trail follows the old roadbed of the Lake...Distillery Lane Trail
This is a pleasant walk along the Nith River in Paris, Ontario. Link to trail map: https://www.brant.ca/en/activities-and-recreation/resources/Documents/Trail-Map–Distillery-Lane-Nith-River.pdf We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS...GORDON GLAVES MEMORIAL PATHWAY
This trail, located in Waterworks Park, can be accessed off Grand River Ave. near Sunset Ave. The parking lot is beside the Brantford PUC and Bus Garage Building. This section of the trail is a 6 km loop that is easy to walk and cycle. Waterworks Park has numerous...GRAND VALLEY TRAIL
The main Grand Valley Trail is a marked footpath stretching about 275 km between Port Maitland (42.866035,-79.565699) [near Rock Point Provincial Park] on Lake Erie, south of Dunnville to the town of Alton (43.860379,-80.068796), near Orangeville. A hiker can identify...LAKE ERIE & NORFOLK TRAIL
This trail follows the path of the former LE & 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 Rotary Park where it joins Veterans Memorial...Nith River Trail
A nice relaxing trail, along the Nith River, in downtown Paris, ON Link to trail map: https://www.brant.ca/en/activities-and-recreation/resources/Documents/Trail-Map–Distillery-Lane-Nith-River.pdf We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL...PINEHURST LAKE TRAILS
Pinehurst Lake, a 9-hectare (23-acre) kettle lake is surrounded by a Carolinian Forest offering visitors a great place to camp, swim, picnic, hike, fish and paddle. In the winter it has snowshoeing and ice-fishing. Park info The park is open from April 30 to Oct. 16...