The trail is named after what is the third railway bridge at this site. The piers rest on two of the original cut stone foundations built in 1869. Canadian National Railways used the bridge until the line was abandoned in 1989. This bridge represents one of the important historic features for which the Grand River was designated a Canadian Heritage River in 1994. The Trestle Bridge Trail is a 3.5 km trail connecting Fergus and Elora. Half of the trail (between Beatty Line and Gilkison Street) is owned by the County and the remainder is owned by the Township (between Gilkison Street and 500 m east of Wellington Road 7). While crossing the bridge, take a moment to enjoy the river views and off in the distance, the historic County museum.
We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE.
Region(s): Wellington CountyNearby towns and cities: Fergus
Trail feature tags: Lookout | Trestle bridge
TRESTLE BRIDGE TRAIL characteristics
Length: 3.5 kmDifficulty: Easy (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Stone Dust
Trail use: Hiking, Cross-country skiing, and Cycling
Accessibility Notes: Accessibility not known
Fees: None
Flora & Fauna:
Not yet reported
Amenities: None reported
Attractions: Lookout, trestle bridge
Contact:
County of Wellington www.wellington.ca (519) 837-2600
Find it: 303 Beatty Line, Fergus, ON
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 43.6977890
Longitude: -80.3862030