The Toronto Beltline Trail is a linear park running about 14 km through the northeast part of the city, connecting the neighborhoods of Rosedale, Moore Park, Forest Hill, Chaplin Estates, and Fairbank. The surface is a mix of terrain and is fairly flat. There are parks, woods, and ravines along the way. There are street crossings along the way, and a few sections where one must leave the trail to connect to the next section. Note the trail is not always well signed. Built on a former rail bed, the trail consists of three sections:
The York Beltline Trail west of Allen Road. Starts at west end of Bowie Ave, Toronto. Leaves trail at Roselawn Ave. GPS coordinates 43.694442 and 79.46522
The Kay Gardner Beltline Trail from the Allen to Mount Pleasant Road. Starts just north of Allen & Eglinton at 131 Allan Pathway. GPS coordinates 43.702625 and 79.436831Continues for about 4 km, crossing Yonge, along northern part of Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Ends at Mt. Pleasant Rd.
The Ravine Beltline Trail south of Mount Pleasant Cemetery through the Moore Park Ravine. Starts at 212 Moore Ave. GPS coordinates 43.694751 and 79.380622. The trail continues for about 3 km southeast, to Evergreen Brickworks, intersecting with Bayview Ave near Bloor St. The trail then heads west for a wooded 1 km, crossing Mt. Pleasant Rd., then curving north and paralleling Mt. Pleasant Rd. for another km or so, through David Balfour Park, to the intersection with St. Claire Ave E. (St. Claire TTC stop).
We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE.
Region(s): TorontoNearby towns and cities: Toronto -Uptown
Trail feature tags: partial wheelchair accessible
Toronto Beltline Trail characteristics
Length: 14 km linearDifficulty: Easy (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Natural, Paved, and Crushed limestone
Trail use: Hiking and Cycling
Partially wheelchair accessible
Accessibility Notes: partially wheelchair accessible
Fees: fees
Flora & Fauna:
Not yet reported.
Amenities: none
Contact:
Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation 416-338-5058
