This trail was established in 1980 by the Elmira Lions Club, the GRCA, the village of Floradale and local landowners. It is maintained by the Elmira Lions Club.
The Lions Lake Trail is an easy, well-maintained single track earthen trail encircling the Woolwich Reservoir at the north end of the township. It has some sections of double- track laneway, and at the Woolwich Dam crossing, some pavement. Bridges traverse wet areas. Dogs must be on leash.
Follow the Lions Club trail markers. Outhouse facilities are located at the north end of the trail in Floradale Park near the picnic shelter. The Lions Lake Trail can be accessed at the following point
7224 Reids Woods Dr., Woolwich
From Elmira, take Arthur St. N.northwards, and turn left onto Reids Woods Drive.
Woods Dr. When the park is open, parking is available at the Woolwich Dam and along the park entrance roadway. From October to May, please park at the Floradale Park entrance 12 A Florapine Road.
12A Florapine Rd., at Floradale Park, Floradale
From Elmira, take Arthur St. N., northwards and turn left onto Florapine Rd. Parking is available in Floradale Park at the baseball diamond. Entrance to the park is via a laneway at 12A Florapine Rd. in the village of Floradale.
330 Florapine Rd., Woolwich
From Elmira, take Arthur St. N., northwards and turn left onto Florapine Rd. Parking is permitted only on the roadside east of the gate. Please do not block the farm gate and obey roadside parking signs.
Link to trail map: https://www.grandriver.ca/en/outdoor-recreation/resources/Documents/Parks_signs_Woolwich.pdf
We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE.
Region(s): Waterloo RegionNearby towns and cities: Elmira
LIONS LAKE TRAIL (WOOLWICH RESERVOIR) characteristics
Length: 7 kmDifficulty: Easy (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Compacted soil/hard packed
Trail use: Hiking, Cross-country skiing, Snowshoeing, and Mountain biking
Accessibility Notes: Accessibility not known
Fees: None Reported
Flora & Fauna:
Not yet reported
Amenities: None reported
Contact:
Township of Woolwich Administration Office 24 Church Street West Elmira, Ontario Phone: 519-669-1647
Find it: 7224 Reids Woods Drive, Elmira
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 43.6167090
Longitude: -80.5650120
