Trails

The development of this trail has been a community project including a walking trail, a fitness trail, fish habitat improvement area and a butterfly garden. The trail is situated on the former CPR rail lines and runs adjacent to the Blyth Brook. Along the trail, hikers will see wood duck nesting boxes as you enjoy the spectacular vista view of the countryside. The trail ends at a unique stone arch bridge built by the Grand Trunk Railway. Parking is available just east of the bridge near the butterfly gardens. The trail runs east and west of the bridge located on County Rd. #4 in Blyth. North Huron Recreation Department is trail contact.

Distance 1.37 km with 0.46 km loop Difficulty

Level 1 - easy, for family with young children

Level 2 - moderate, wear comfortable, sturdy shoes

Trail Use Walking, Cycling, Skiing, Wheelchair Accessible, Pets on leash

Trail Hazards None evident

Trail Surface Natural surface, wood chips

Cost for Using Trail None

Driving Directions Blyth is located on County Road #4 (London Rd.) half way between Clinton and Wingham.

A Stone Arch and a Fisherman's Trail photo

The Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area, location of the Wawanosh Nature Centre, is an area highlighted by a scenic 3 km trail loop. The trail crosses the Belgrave Creek, passes through meadows with hedgerow plantings and down a steep hill to the cedar lowlands at the river. A boardwalk leads through the hemlock forest to the upland hardwoods or red pine plantation. Follow the edge of the forest back to the parking lot area. Maitland Valley Conservation Authority is the trail contact.

Distance 3 km loop Difficulty

Level 2-moderate, wear comfortable, sturdy shoes

Trail Use Walking, Skiing, Pets on leash Trail Hazards Poison ivy along the creek and river. Trail west of Nature Centre, bridge out November-May Trail Surface Natural surface, some boardwalks Cost for Trail Use None Driving Directions County Rd. #4 (London Rd.) North of Blyth to Nature Centre Road, turn left (west). About 7 km on right. 38854 Nature Centre Road.

Scenic View from the CNR Bridge. The Wingham Community Trail runs from east to west, meandering along the old abandoned rail bed, crossing the Maitland River and then it makes a loop around the Turnberry Flood Plain Conservation Area to take you back. Several benches are placed along the trail on the east side of the river. A covered gazebo is at the east end of the trail. Enjoy the scenic view of the river from the old CNR Bridge and the natural growth and plantings along the trail. North Huron Recreation Department is trail contact.

Distance 2.5 km loop Difficulty

Level 1 - east side of river

Level 3 - west side of river

Trail Use Walking, Cycling, Skiing, Wheelchair Accessible, Pets on leash

Trail Hazards None evident

Trail Surface Paved/brick, natural surface, recycled plastic decking on bridge

Cost for Using Trail None

Driving Directions Several trail access points. The trail crosses the main street, Josephine Street, near the railway tracks.

Scenic View from the CNR Bridge. Photo