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Things to do in Hamilton, Canada: The Best Hiking Trails
The next time you're driving to Toronto or Niagara Falls, stop in Hamilton, where tourist traffic isn't quite so rampant. The Niagara Escarpment provides spectacular scenery, with beautiful trails and waterfalls. Visit nearby farms, orchards and vineyards, or plan your trip to coincide with Hamilton's lively fall fairs.
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1. Hamilton Brantford Rail Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
The 32 kilometre (20 mile) trail runs from the east end of Brantford across rolling farmland to the west side of Hamilton. The Hamilton section follows the scenic Dundas Valley for 18 kilometres. The entire trail is surfaced with stone dust. The trail follows a section of the old Toronto, Hamilton and Buffalo Railway (TH&B) route. The GRCA owns and maintains the section between Brantford and Jerseyville. The Hamilton Conservation Authority owns and maintains the section between Jerseyville and Hamilton.
Reviewed By stefcarroll - Hamilton, Canada
My Dad and I rode the rail trail on our bikes last week and it was a beautiful ride. Because it was an old railroad track the inclines are gentle and completely do-able. My 76 year old father didn't even realize that we were going uphill in the direction of Brantford until our return trip which was effortless and fast! I wouldn't recommend a road bike (with narrow tires) for this since it is a gravel path despite it being well packed down. We rode from Dundas (entrance at University plaza) and rode to Slote Road. One tip - I found it hard to get this information online, but if you are starting in Dundas you can park behind the Shopper's Drug Mart at University Plaza for FREE and there is LOTS of parking there. Online you'll get a suggestion to park at the Dundas Valley conservation park but that will cost you. Overall a most enjoyable and beautiful ride.
2. Escarpment Rail Trail
3. The Apple Orchard Inc.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Experience the beautiful agriculture of rural Ontario at The Apple Orchard. Our remarkable landscape, which features over 10,000 apple and pear trees, is host to a fun-filled farm experience for the entire family. Visit The Apple Orchard today and let your family roots grow strong with us. Wagon rides, Sunflower fields, Animals, Pumpkin/Squash, Corn maze, Corn Pit, Walking trails, Hay Jump & More!
Reviewed By hfirthc615 - Toronto, Canada
Excellent afternoon at the orchard. There were many different types of apples, all for the same price, so you could mix and match to take home several varieties, including a few of which you won't find in the grocery store. You can easily walk to the orchard but there are also wagon rides. Beautiful fields of sunflowers. Nice children's play area with a play pit filled with corn instead of sand. Unique experience for the kids. Friendly, knowledgeable staff.
4. Dofasco 2000 Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By gwend475 - Hamilton, Canada
Lovely day to walk this area. It was like a symphony hearing nature sing. Good long walk, level clear path. Great exercise
5. Sherman Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By silverbrook - London, Canada
Sherman Falls is an easily accessible curtain waterfall located a short walk from the road and is part of the Hamilton Conservation Authority. There is a small parking area just up the street that charges $5 to park, but if you keep your ticket on your dash, it will give you access to other paid parking areas of the HCA. This waterfall is actually located on private property, but the owners have decided to allow public access to view them. Sherman Falls can easily be viewed by people of all ages and activity levels.
6. Lafarge 2000 Trail
7. Princess Point Woodland Trails
8. Sassafras Point Trail
9. Harvey Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
