U-turn and coast down the hill for the big payoff, or take the adventurous, steeper, not a grind, nor even laborious, as I recall, https://ontariobiketrails.com/item/escarpment-rail-trail/. With daylight hours decreasing, plan your longer hikes for earlier in the day. It's well hidden on both ends. The hills aren't super steep, just a steady slow incline. 91% of travelers recommend this experience. The trail is short, maybe 10 minutes. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 48 min to complete. The trail extends from above the escarpment near Albion Falls, to the lower city.. 93% of travelers recommend this experience. Albion Falls, Hamilton. Upper King's Forest Park (398m) Park. Just after crossing the pedestrian bridge across Lincoln M Alexander Parkway, you'll come to Albion Falls. What an AWESOME time e had!!! Starting at Corktown Park, the path is paved and level, running alongside a set of tracks. Use 182 forest avenue as the GPS address and it would take you to the parking lot where the trail starts. From a bicycle touring perspective, this is a Beautiful scenic trail that has a cool and shady forest canopy. short video about part of escarpment rail trail from albion falls to cork town park in hamilton.distance of 8.1 km, ascend/descend of 79 m (259 ft), good to . To reach Albion Falls via a walking trail, take the Escarpment Rail Trail or the Albion Side Trail of the Bruce Trail. Go south on Dartnell, then go left onto Stone Church Road East. Discover this 9.2-mile out-and-back trail near Hamilton, Ontario. Lots to see on this abandoned CN line, converted into a multi use 32km trail. It goes through 4 towns: Hamilton, Brantford, Dundas and Cambridge. To reach Albion Falls via a walking trail, take the Escarpment Rail Trail or the Albion Side Trail of the Bruce Trail. This is a fully-paved trail that will either take you down the Niagara Escarpment from the Albion Falls area, or up the escarpment from Wentworth Street. Click on the image icon to upload a photo. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Albion Falls is the premier waterfall in Hamilton's east end. 182 Forest Ave Hamilton in the gps will take you to the parking area where the trail starts down town. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. Escarpment Rail Trail (57m) Park. U-turn and coast down the hill for the big payoff, or take the adventurous, steeper Red Hill Trail, beyond the falls, down to the base of the escarpment. The City reminds everyone of the following tips to help us all stay safe and enjoy our time on the trails this fall: Stay on the designated/marked trails. Phone died, got lost, hiked for sooo long, A little disjointed first time exploration. To reach Albion Falls via a walking trail, take the Escarpment Rail Trail or the Albion Side Trail of the Bruce Trail. Escarpment rail-trail was once an active train line. It was a good pet friendly trail but was really icy. I am so happy about that. Dundas Ontario is a scenic, historic town - part of the City of Hamilton - nestled in a valley surrounded by the beautiful Niagara Escarpment. The land Albion Falls is located on was once known as Albion Mills or the Village of Mount Albion. Albion Falls themselves are very popular, so biking there is a perfect way to visit without the hassle of finding parking. Mountain Brow Side Trail connects Buttermilk Falls to Albion Falls and provides some good views of the falls and the gorge it has cut. Hamilton and Toronto were competing to be the main rail shipping centres in the region, and this route now ran from Lake Erie to the Hamilton docks on Lake Ontario. They built this track in 1993 for bikers and hikers. Copyright 2022 Great Runs. If you have time, members highly recommend taking a peak in the tropical . Nice easy pavement path with moderate traffic. There is plenty of shade with lots of tree coverage and if your into running up and down stairs you will walk by two different sets of metal stairs to get your cardio up and running. This is a popular trail for birding, road biking, and trail running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Check out updated best hotels & restaurants near Escarpment Rail Trail. Local Trail Association Hamilton Burlington Mountain Biking Association IMBA Canada Trail entrances above the mountain are located at Arbour Road (Albion Falls parking lot), Limeridge Road East and Mohawk Road East (just east of Mountain Brow Blvd.). This trail follows along an abandoned Canadian National Railway line, extending from Albion Falls down The Escarpment through Hamilton and all the way to . win@aberwinrealestate.ca 905-662-7517. The trail gradually slopes through the escarpment forest making it one of the most romantic fall walks in Hamilton. My wife calculates her steps on her fitbit so for those looking for a huge return on getting your steps that day this walk usually gives her around 18,000 steps. Trail entrances above the mountain are located at Arbour Road (Albion Falls parking lot), Limeridge Road East and Mohawk Road East (just east of Mountain Brow Blvd. A pedestrian bridge makes that easy. Directions: From downtown Owen Sound head south on 2nd Avenue East and turn left into Harrison Park. Doing all totals 1411 steps (x2!). Trenholme Park (438m) This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions with a 41 m blue climb. Wow! If you start from the city side and come towards the parking lot, its mostly uphill. The tree canopy along the ascent provides ample shade, but prepare for open skies 5 kilometers into the journey. This is a fully-paved trail that will either take you down the Niagara Escarpment from the Albion Falls area, or up the escarpment from Wentworth Street. Its usually not too busy and pretty clear for running. One of those hidden gems in the city of Hamilton to explore. 90% rail trail path Its funny how even after living in the same city for over 40 years you can still find new places to explore. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 43 min to complete. There are some amazing views of the Hamilton area throughout this route. This is a popular trail for birding, road biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. . Chippewa trailhead at Stone Church Rd. 91 mi . Get your heart rate up by doing these stairs! All Rights Reserved. Gravel route from Lockie Rd to Sager Rd, Hamilton, Hamilton Division, Ontario. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. The Escarpment Rail Trail, combined with the other two sections, makes a pleasing escape from the concrete and noise of urban living in no time. Look for the trail to Hogg's Falls in Grey Highlands (Highway 10 and Grey Road 4) . very gradual uphill. It took until 1881 for the Hamilton and North-Western Railway (H&NW) to lay track all the way to Port Dover, a project which was originally begun in 1834 by a company called the Hamilton and Port Dover Railway. It's only about 10km ride from the Go Station to Albion falls, but it's a steady ascent. Mix of walkers, joggers, dogs and bikes. My kids were bored. You may start this route from the parking areas at Gage Park, or at any of the streets along the way where the stairs have access points. This moderate climb turns south and takes you through a limestone rock cut as it levels out close to Albion Fallsa must-see destination, and one of many waterfalls in the area. 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This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. The trail offers beautiful views of the lower city, the Niagara Escarpment, and the Hamilton Brick Works. smooth soil, paved, crushed gravel, large hills, gentle hills, parking, food close by, toilet, outhouse, trailhead map, good signage, trails maintained, Gradual slope up escarpment for 30 minutes, then it levels out, Bicycles, joggers, hikers, dogs, X-country skiers in winter, Lookouts from the cliff, Albion Falls, Grand River, Starts at Corktown Park (Ferguson Ave. S. and Young St.). Working your way from west to east: Wentworth/Escarpment Stairs (498 steps), Kenilworth Stairs (228 steps), Mountain Brow-Margate Stairs (380 steps), and Ulis Stairs (305 steps). Lots of nice views as well. About Brokerage; Our Team; . It was probably more of a challenge for trains years ago than it will be for you on your bicycle to climb the 95 metres. Its a long climb up a gradual slope that gets you to the top in about 40 minutes, with a few stops added in to check out the view. . . You now have a few choices. Toggle navigation. trail: Bruce Trail (Hamilton Escarpment Rail Trail) 18 | May 28, 2022 trail: Albion Falls to Kings Forest Climb 28 | Dec 1, 2021 trail: Albion Falls to Kings Forest Climb 27 | Dec 1, 2021 trail: Albion Falls to Kings Forest Climb 42 | Dec 1, 2021 trail: Bruce Trail (Hamilton Escarpment Rail Trail) 26 | Jun 20, 2021 The rest of the route is more open once you get to the top. The trail extends from above the escarpment near Albion Falls, to the lower city. THE ESCARPMENT RAIL TRAIL TO ALBION FALLS This path that leads from downtown Hamilton up above Albion Falls was established in 1993 on an old CN rail line. We'd love your suggestions on great places to run. 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