a guide to walking trails in norfolk county - Haldimand

Walk in
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Network
A Guide to Walking
Trails in Norfolk County
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Dedication: This publication is dedicated to the
memory of Jane Miller, Active Living Coordinator
with the Norfolk County Community Services
Department. Jane was a strong advocate for
safe walking routes and trails. She passionately
encouraged citizens of all ages to get active and
was instrumental in developing and leading
walking groups.
Mayor’s Message
On behalf of the Council of the Corporation,
and the people of Norfolk County, I extend an
invitation and encourage everyone of all age groups
to use our Walk in Norfolk Trail Guide.
This guide includes locations and information
about our rural trails: Lynn Valley, Backus Woods,
Hay Creek and the Waterford Heritage Trail; and
urban walks of 3 km and 5 km that have been
mapped out for Courtland, Langton, Delhi, Port
Rowan, Simcoe, Waterford and Port Dover.
This project is a collaboration between Norfolk County Community Services
Department, Health Action, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit and a variety
of local sponsors and these organizations are to be congratulated.
Get involved and have fun in Norfolk.
Dennis Travale, Mayor of Norfolk County
Health Action wants you to get active for life.
More and more people are discovering the joys of the great outdoors. By walking
or cycling you are able to get some exercise at your own pace – no need for fancy
equipment!
There are many benefits to walking:
• Refreshes the mind, reduces fatigue.
• Reduces risk of diabetes, osteoporosis and heart disease.
• Strengthens bones.
• Trains heart, lungs and muscles to work more efficiently.
• Relieves stress and tension.
Walking is one of the easiest and most enjoyable forms of exercise.
All you need is a good pair of shoes and comfortable clothing.
Health Action participates with over 30 individuals and organizations to
coordinate activities and common messages to help Haldimand and Norfolk
residents reduce their risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer,
stroke and diabetes.
For more information about Health Action, please visit www.healthaction.ca
Trail User’s Code
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Walk with a friend.
Hike only along marked routes. Do not take shortcuts.
Do not climb fences or open gates.
Respect the privacy of people living along the trail.
Leave the flowers and plants for others to enjoy.
Protect trees and shrubs. Do not strip off bark.
Do not disturb wildlife or farm animals.
Keep dogs on a leash, especially on or near farmland.
Leave the trail cleaner than you found it. Carry out all litter.
Let family and friends know your hiking plans.
Remember: You use the trail at your own risk.
Leave only your thanks and take only photographs.
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Rural Trail (various colours)
Urban Trail (various colours)
Paved Road
Non-motorized vehicles
Water
3 km = Approximately 36 minutes
5 km = Approximately 60 minutes
Trails Are for Everyone!
Trails are often overlooked as a place to take part in regular physical
activity. They are close and affordable and can be used for a short
walk or hike, a leisurely stroll, an educational trip or your daily
commute to work or school. You can travel with a bicycle, wheelchair, stroller or on foot. No matter how they are used, trails are
fun for everyone!
Family Time
Parents are a child’s most important role model. Behaviour will
shape their habits for years to come. Introducing trails as a physical
activity option to children offers a simple and fun alternative that
could become a lifelong favourite, whether for a planned outing or a
daily activity.
Play Time
Trails can be a fun environment in which children learn and play.
Playing “I Spy”, finding items from A to Z or reading interpretive
signs along the way are simple ways to interact and have fun.
Private Time
Trails can be a place to relax away from the hustle and bustle of
daily life. Listening to the leaves in the wind or the sounds of birds
or frogs is another great way to unwind after a long day.
Adapted with permission from
Northern Ontario Trails
“Yours to Explore”,
OHHN 2007 booklet.
Norfolk County
That’s all you need!
Borrow a pedometer (step counter) from any
Norfolk County Public Library and get on your
way to 10,000 steps a day.
Every step counts
towards better health!
Norfolk Urban and Rural Trails
Backus Woods
Trail
Trail
Delhi
Urban Trail
Trail
Trail
Langton
Urban Trail
Trail
Hay Creek
Trail
Trail
Port Dover
Urban Trail
Trail
Lynn Valley
Trail
Trail
Port Rowan
Urban Trail
Trail
Waterford
Heritage Trail
Trail
Simcoe
Urban Trail
Trail
Courtland
Urban Trail
Trail
Waterford
Urban Trail
Trail
Brook
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Backus Woods
(Port Rowan)
Backus Woods is one of the best remaining examples of old-growth Carolinian
forest in Canada. This 650-acre forest tract is home to an array of plants, birds
and wildlife. The trail system is organized around a main linear trail that connects 3
main trails. Trail uses include hiking, running and biking. Trail conditions include a
good natural base with some exposed tree roots and low-lying wet areas.
Flood Plain Trail
Description: This trail takes you from the Backus Heritage Conservation Area across the
3rd Concession and along the Dedrich Creek, connecting with the Sugar Bush Trail.
Access: A small parking area is located off the 3rd Concession.
Distance: 3 km
Points of interest: Along this trail is the Dedrich Creek flood plain, bottomland
meadows and forests of yellow birch and red maple.
Sugar Bush Trail
Description: This trail is a loop that takes you through one of the best examples of
old growth beech-maple Carolinian forest in Ontario.
Access: A small parking area is located at the south end of the trail in the Charles
Sauriol Carolinian Forest, off of Hwy #24.
Distance: 5 km loop
Points of interest: This trail includes a good variety of spring wildflowers, hemlock
ravine and tulip trees. A short side trail leads to a wooded swamp containing 400
year old black gum trees.
Wetlands Trail
Description: This trail winds through a variety of landscapes in the northern
portion of Backus Woods and links to the Sugar Bush Trail in the south tract.
Access: A small parking area is located at the north end of the trail off of Hwy #24.
Distance: 5.4 km
Points of interest: A sand road (4th Concession) divides the north and south tracts.
The north tract includes seasonal wooded swamps, wooded thickets, marshy areas
and ponds.
Choose comfortable shoes for walking. Shoes should be flexible
with roomy toes, have non-slip soles and have good support
at the heels.
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Contact: Long Point Region Conservation Authority, www.lprca.on.ca
Brook Conservation Trails
(Simcoe)
Description: The 30-acre Brook Conservation Area, located on the Lynn
River in the southeast corner of Simcoe, provides opportunities for nature
watching, fishing and hiking.
Access: The entrance is located at 35 Simson Ave. on Decou Rd.
subdivision, off Hwy #24 south at White Horse Plaza.
Distance: 2.3 km
Trail conditions: This trail includes some hills and has a natural base with
exposed tree roots. Be cautious when using the stairs and foot bridges; they
can be slippery.
Trail uses: Hiking, running.
Points of interest: The Brook family operated a shoddy mill, that created
fabric woven of yarn from the shredded fibre of previously worn or used
material. Today you can find remains of a building containing the mill
shaft at the entrance to the nature trails. The trail provides access to the
Lynn River for fishing and links to the Lynn Valley Trail.
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Walking is the best medicine.
~ Hippocrates
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Contact: Long Point Region Conservation Authority, www.lprca.on.ca
Hay Creek Trail
(Port Ryerse)
Description: The trail loops through wooded areas and past the Hay
Creek reservoir providing opportunity for bird watching and viewing a
variety of plants. There are signs that describe some of the trees. The
trail dips beside the Hay Creek Reservoir and hikers can cross a foot
bridge into the conservation area.
Access: The entrance is located on Port Ryerse Rd. off Radical Rd.
There are two small parking lots on Port Ryerse Rd.; one located at the
start of trail and the other at the conservation area entrance.
Distance: 2 km
Trail conditions: This trail has natural packed earth surfaces and exposed
tree roots. There are sections that become narrow. Be cautious of steep,
slippery areas.
Trail uses: Hiking, running.
Points of interest: This trail offers some Carolinian species and a view of
the Hay Creek Reservoir.
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Contact: Long Point Region Conservation Authority, www.lprca.on.ca
Lynn Valley Trail
(Simcoe to Port Dover)
Description: This is perhaps one of the best known trails in the county
and work continues to extend the trail. It currently connects Simcoe to
Port Dover. This former rail line was established along the pioneer river
trail in 1873 and abandoned in 1988 when the Lynn Valley Trail Association was formed. Since 1992, many positive changes have taken place
such as the addition of benches, picnic tables, fencing and signage.
Access: There is parking access at Memorial Park on Owen St. in
Simcoe; however, you can access this trail from several points: Norfolk
St., Decou Rd., Ireland Rd., Blueline Rd., Prospect St. and Lions Park
in Port Dover.
Distance: 10 km starting at Victoria St. in Simcoe and ending at
Silver Lake’s Memorial Fountain in Port Dover.
Trail conditions: This trail is flat and covered with fine gravel. You will
have to cross some major roads and there are bridges along the trail.
Trail uses: Walking, running, biking and nature loving.
Points of interest: This trail includes four trestle bridges, historic trail links
to native and pioneer travel. You will also find Carolinian flora and fauna
along the trail.
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Choose your own speed and walk at a pace that suits you.
Enjoy your walk!
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Tisdale Rd
Blueline Rd
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Port Dover
Contact: Lynn Valley Trail Association, www.kwic.com/~lynntrail/
Waterford Heritage Trail
(Waterford to Simcoe)
Description: The Waterford Heritage Trail, which runs from Waterford to
Simcoe, is part of the Heritage Rail Line. Back in history, people would
flag down the train to go to work, visit neighbours, shop in Simcoe or
Port Dover. There are future development plans of connecting this trail to
the Lynn Valley Trail.
Access: The best parking access for this trail is in Bloomsburg; however,
you can access this trail from several other points. Use caution when
accessing the trail from the other concession roads as parking is limited.
Distance: 6.2 km from Thompson Rd., Waterford to the 13th Concession
on the outskirts of Simcoe.
Trail conditions: This trial includes gravel and sandy soil section with
some rough areas.
Trail uses: Hiking, biking, running and nature loving.
Points of interest: This trial offers a variety of trees and agriculture.
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Of all exercises walking is the best.
~ Thomas Jefferson
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Future Trail Expansion
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Simcoe
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Courtland Urban Trail
Description: Located on Hwy #3 between Delhi and Tillsonburg. Come
have a leisurely walk and discover the back streets of Courtland.
Distance: 3 km
or 5 km
Trail conditions: Sidewalks exist only on main streets. Take caution when
walking along or crossing busy streets. Both routes are relatively flat.
Points of interest: Stopping at the local bakery is a must when passing
through Courtland. There are also antique shops along the route.
When walking alone, tell someone your route and expected
time of return.
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Description: Delhi is located on Hwy #3 between Simcoe and
Tillsonburg. Delhi is the multicultural hub of Norfolk County and
the home of the Delhi Tobacco Museum and Heritage Centre.
Distance: 3 km
or 5 km
Trail conditions: There are some streets that do not have sidewalks.
Take caution when walking along or crossing busy streets. There are
hills on Old Mill Rd., William St., Western Ave., and Talbot Rd.
Points of interest: These trails include Quance Dam Park, town shops
and a war memorial.
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Langton Urban Trail
Description: Langton is the home of five-time Canadian Dart
Champion Bob Sinnaeve. This small town has many public facilities
including an arena, ball park and community centre.
Distance: 3 km
or 5 km
Trail conditions: The sidewalks exist only on the main street. Take
caution when walking along or crossing busy streets. Both routes are
relatively flat.
Points of interest: This trail offers the scenery of a true, small,
rural town.
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~ Karle Wilson Baker
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Port Dover Urban Trail
Description: Both trails start and end at Powell Park (Park St. or Market St.).
and take you on a scenic tour down to Lake Erie, the pier, the beach and
around town.
Distance: 3 km
or 5 km
Trail conditions: Some streets do not have sidewalks. Take caution when
crossing busy streets. The 3 km route has a steep hill on St. George St. and
another hill coming down Bridge St. The 5 km route has a hill going up
Prospect St. and coming down Silver Lake Dr.
Points of interest: These trails include Port Dover Harbour Museum, the
pier, Lighthouse Festival Theatre and shops.
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Vary your walking route, the setting you walk in, or your
walking partner to add variety and interest.
Port Rowan Urban Trail
Description: This is a great walk around Port Rowan where you can
do some shopping on your way! If you get adventurous, head down
to the pier.
Distance: 3 km
or 5 km
Trail conditions: Some streets do not have sidewalks. Take caution when
crossing busy streets. There is a short, steep hill at the bottom of Bay St.
Points of interest: This trail offers a fantastic view of Long Point Bay
and the Long Point Biosphere.
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Make healthy lifestyle choices and reduce your risk of
heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer.
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Simcoe Urban Trail
Description: Simcoe is Norfolk County’s largest urban area and home to a
lush park system, many heritage sites, restaurants and shops.
Distance: 3 km
or 5 km
or 5 km
Trail conditions: Sidewalks exist on all routes except on Elm St. All routes
are relatively flat except for one hill on Argyle St. and another on the west
side of the cemetery. Take caution when crossing busy streets.
Points of interest:
3 km
This trail offers beautiful homes, Simcoe Little Theatre, the
public library and the town hall. Stop at the park for a rest on a bench or
lunch on a picnic table.
5 km
This trail offers shops and restaurants in downtown core. Along
the route is the Eva Brook Donly Museum, beautiful old homes, Norfolk
County Fairgrounds, Whitehorse Plaza and the Lynn Valley Trail access.
5 km
This trail winds through residential neighbourhoods and the
Oakwood Cemetery.
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Waterford Urban Trail
Description: Waterford is a picturesque community with tree-lined
streets and stately heritage homes.
Distance: 3 km
or 5 km
Trail conditions: There are some streets that do not have sidewalks. Take
caution when crossing busy streets. There is a hill on St. James St. and
Main St.
Points of interest: These trails include a picnic area on the north end of
James St., churches, Old Town Hall, restaurants, downtown shops and a
large antique warehouse.
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Walk with a friend for pleasure and safety.
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STRATFORD
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YU BLVD
BLUELI NE RD
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COULAS
20 Trail Activities for Kids
Here are some ideas for fun and educational
trail games for your family. Discover something
new along with your children.
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Identify types of trees or leaves.
Identify flowers along the trail.
Listen to all the different bird sounds and try to identify them.
In the winter, try to identify animal tracks.
Have a picnic or snack.
Look for bugs.
Take a bird book to help identify birds.
Stop along a bridge and spot the fish.
Sing songs.
Take a friend along.
Take time to stop and listen along the way.
Play “Follow the Leader”.
Have a scavenger hunt.
Take a camera and let your children take pictures.
Identify plants to avoid, such as poison ivy and poison oak.
Count the number of animals, birds or flowers you see.
See who can be first to spot a flower of a certain colour.
Look for the alphabet: Find the shape of letters in nature.
Play “I Spy”.
Identify types of clouds.
Adapted with permission from Northern Ontario Trails
“Yours to Explore”, OHHN 2007 booklet.
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