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Cambridge to Paris Rail Trail

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Family cycling the Cambridge to Paris Rail Trail

The 18 kilometre trail follows the Grand River through lush Carolinian forest with spectacular river overlooks.

  • The trail is level, finished with fine gravel and provides an easy path for cyclists and hikes.
  • The trail follows the old roadbed of the Lake Erie and Northern Railway (LE&N).
  • The brochure, Explore the Hamilton-Brantford-Cambridge Trails (2MB PDF), includes a map and descriptions of scenic highlights and services along the trail.
 Trail Access
  • Cambridge: The Canadian General-Tower Trailhead is at 210 Water Street South (Highway 24) just south of Concession Street (View a Google Map).
  • Glen Morris: A parking area at the end of Forbes Street also serves a nearby river canoe launch (View a Google Map).
  • Paris: The Jean Rich Foundation Trailhead is on Willow Street near Green Lane at the north end of Paris (View a Google Map).
 Permitted Uses
  • Hiking and biking all year
  • Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter
  • NOT permitted: motorized vehicles of any kind, including e-bikes.
 Trail Links
  • In Paris, the trail links with the SC Johnson Trail from Paris to Brantford.
  • In Cambridge, the trail connects to City of Cambridge trails, which in turn link to the Walter Bean Trail, which continues through Kitchener and Waterloo.
  • Portions of the trail are part of the Grand Valley Trail, which runs from Alton (near Orangeville) to Lake Erie at Rock Point Provincial Park, east of Dunnville.
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