Hiking
The hiking opportunities in Grey County are endless!! Over 250 km of the Bruce Trail winds through the County over the Niagara Escarpment to some of the highest lookouts, along Georgian Bay and through some of the prettiest forests and landscapes. Many communities have their own trail systems as well. Check out the Family Fun Spots map for marked trails and parking spots along the way.
Photo Entry from 2008 Photo Contest
Bruce Trail Hikes:
- Loree Forest Loop: 7.1 km, 3 hrs. Access from 21st Sideroad east of Grey Road 2.
- Skinners Bluff Loop: 1.9 km, 45 mins. Access from Colpoy's Sideroad east of Lake Charles.
- Harrison Park to Inglis Falls: 7.5 km, 2 hrs. Access at Inglis Falls Road or at the back of Harrison Park in Owen Sound. (A minimal parking fee applies from May - Oct. at Inglis Falls Conservation Area.)
- North Rim of Pretty River: 4.8 km, 2 hrs. Access from Gibraltar Sideroad at 2nd Line. (You will cross the highest point on the Bruce Trail!)
- Hoggs Falls Loop: 1.4 km OR 4 km (There are 2 separate loops to choose from so times will vary). Access off East Back Line on Lower Valley Road, there is a gravel parking lot on the left side of the road.
- Old Baldy Conservation Area: 1 km, 45 mins. Access off Grey Road 13 north of Kimberley.
Other Great Hikes:
- Georgian Trail from Meaford to Collingwood: 32 km in total. Access in various spots along Hwy 26 and in Meaford, Thornbury and Collingwood.
- Flesherton Hills Trails - download pdf
- Bognor Marsh Loop: 4 km, 2 hrs. Access from Grey Road 18, east of Rockford.
- Hanover Community Trail: 11 km in total. Access on 7th Avenue across from Stork Club or on Grey County Road 28 at the Saugeen River.
- Meaford Trout Hollow: 15 km, 6 hrs. Access at Beautiful Joe Park in Meaford.
- Durham Conservation Area - Riverview Trail: 4 km loops, 2 hrs per loop. Access from Durham Conservation Area off Hwy 6, 2 km north of Durham. (A minimal parking fee applies from May - Oct. at Durham Conservation Area.)
- Saugeen Valley Conservation Headquarters Trail: 4.6 km loops, 2.5 hrs. Access from Conservation Headquarters 4 km south of Hanover on Grey County Road 10.
- Allan Park Management Trails: 15 km loops, time varies on loop. Access 2.4 km south of Allan Park on Concession 2. (Grey County Road 4 between Hanover & Durham.)
- Chesley Heritage Trail: 4 km, 2 hrs. Access at Riverside Park, from Krug Park on 2nd Street SW and from 4th Street SW.
For more information or directions for these hikes, please email us at tourism@visitgrey.ca.
