Three trails meander through 2 stands of pine trees designated as Waterloo Region Agreement Forest. The land was purchased by Waterloo County in 1945 and the red pine stand planted to prevent erosion of the sandy soil.
The Sandy Hills Pinery Trails are located north of Elmira in a pine plantation-type woodland managed by the Region of Waterloo. These trails are easy, single track sand/gravel trails with some areas of double track width. The side trails are somewhat narrower and traverse more varied elevation. There are few to no wet areas, but cyclists are cautioned on areas of loose, deep sand.
The Sandy Hills Pinery Trails can be accessed at the following points:
South Trail-390 Sandy Hills Dr., Woolwich
From Elmira, head north on Arthur St. N. and turn east/right onto Sandy Hills Dr. The trail is located on the right. Limited parking is available just off the roadside.
North Trail-275 Sandy Hills Dr., Woolwich
From Elmira, head north on Arthur St. N. and turn east/right onto Sandy Hills Dr. The trail is located on the left. One parking spot is available near the small trail sign.
We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE.
Region(s): Waterloo RegionNearby towns and cities: Elmira
SANDY HILLS PINERY TRAIL characteristics
Length: South Trail: 1.7 km loop North Trail: 1.1 km Loop/linearDifficulty: Easy (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Gravel and Natural
Trail use: Hiking and Cycling
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: 390 Sandy Hills Drive, Woolwich, ON
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 43.6473800
Longitude: -80.5318620
No one is looking after all the felled trees on the trails. There are several blocking main trails making it impossible for seniors or senior animals to get across. This is an ongoing problem at Sandy Hills. Would you please send a crew in to clear the trails and continue to keep them clear.
Ontario Nature Trails does not own or manage any trails. Please direct your concern to the Township of Woolwich, Elmira, ON, 519-669-1647.