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OSM map layer · LineString
43.45, -80.32 · rel 3637768
43.45, -80.32 · rel 3637768
Grand Valley Trail
212,5 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Ontario · 43.45°N ·
80.32°W
212,5km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
23
views
5
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
5× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 19 points along the route
What will you encounter?
5× Attraction
5× viewpoint
6× monument
2× summit
1× ruins
coral fungi
Attraction ·
on the route
36,1 km
17%
Grand River Lookout
viewpoint ·
on the route
36,1 km
17%
Bonn
Attraction ·
on the route
36,1 km
17%
Salt Springs Church Plaque
Attraction ·
on the route
36,1 km
17%
Old Lorne Bridge
monument ·
47 m off route
36,1 km
17%
Pinnacle Hill
summit ·
61 m off route
36,1 km
17%
Natchez Hill
summit ·
84 m off route
36,1 km
17%
Bell Homestead National Historic Site
Attraction ·
116 m off route
36,1 km
17%
Perched Prairie Fen
viewpoint ·
201 m off route
36,1 km
17%
Square Silo
ruins ·
332 m off route
36,1 km
17%
Bell Telephone Memorial
monument ·
370 m off route
36,1 km
17%
R.I.P
monument ·
on the route
150,9 km
71%
Lover's Leap
viewpoint ·
on the route
150,9 km
71%
Belwood Centotaph
monument ·
on the route
150,9 km
71%
Tooth of Time
Attraction ·
90 m off route
150,9 km
71%
Elora Centotaph
monument ·
125 m off route
150,9 km
71%
Fergus Cenotaph
monument ·
145 m off route
150,9 km
71%
Hole in the Rock Scenic Lookout
viewpoint ·
235 m off route
150,9 km
71%
Elora Gorge Scenic Lookout
viewpoint ·
259 m off route
150,9 km
71%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Grand Valley Trail is 212.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Grand Valley Trail takes approximately 52h 53min to complete.
No, Grand Valley Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Grand Valley Trail starts near coordinates 43.6216, -80.4836.
Grand Valley Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.