Hiking on Community Trails

Published Date: January 16, 2015

Many Grey County towns and villages are connected by community trail networks, often built on reclaimed rail lines. These community trail systems offer family-friendly hiking, cycling, skiing and snowshoeing opportunities.

The Georgian Trail
This trail stretches 32km from Meaford to Collingwood. It is accessed along Highway 26 and is used by hikers, cyclists, snowshoers and cross country skiers.

Flesherton Walking Village  
An area of abandoned farmland and orchards, woods, and beaver ponds, which has been designated for outdoor studies, and has an extensive network of trails for hiking and cross-country skiing. Go down Campbell Street (west off Toronto St - Hwy 10, 2nd street south of the lights) past MacPhail School. All the trails are clearly marked and you can simply wander and explore.

Georgian Bluffs Trail
This trail can be accessed at Kelso Beach and follows the Niagara Escarpment, offering magnificent panoramic vistas of Owen Sound and Georgian Bay. It is shared by horseback riders, cyclists, hikers and cross country skiers.

Hanover Trail System
The Hanover trail is in the heart of the community and provides 11 km of trails suitable for all 4 seasons. It is accessible from 7th Avenue North in Hanover. This trail is used by hikers, cyclists, snowshoers and cross-country skiers.

Trout Hollow Trail
The Trout Hollow trail is 14km in length and follows Big Head River in Meaford. The trailway can be accessed from Beautiful Joe Park. Hikers are permitted.

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Hoggs Falls Winter
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