Jewels of Grand Valley Trail - Carolinian Crest: North Brantford/South Paris - 8.75 km

About this hike: This hike will be in Carolinian Crest: North Brantford/South Paris section. This hike starts where Powerline Rd dead ends at the SC Johnson Trail parking lot on the east side of the Grand River. We will start by walking up a short section of the rail trail before heading into the woods onto the GVT, then continue through a wooded area to a lookout over the river, before arriving at a stile and heading downhill to a farm meadow. After the farm we walk a short section of quiet road before getting back on the rail trail to the starting point. The hike will mainly be flat but there are several short hills. 

About this series: Jewels of Grand Valley Trail is a series of hikes highlighting the beautiful parts of GVT in all 4 sections. Those hikes will range from about 6 km to 15 km. They will be led by Jeanette, Jane, Eva and Brandon through months of August to October. Come and enjoy the beauty of our trail!

Hike leader: Jane Bewick
Contact: jbewick15@gmail.com | 519-442-9356

About the leader: Jane is a new hike leader with GVTA, eager to get out with like-minded people who love to spend time walking in the woods and who would rather be outside than in. She hiked in various areas of the country for years and likes to hear about others’ experiences.

Where: North Brantford/South Paris
Length: 8.75 km
Category: Loop
Pace and duration: Moderate, 3.5 - 4 km/h  About 2.25 hours 
Hike level: Intermediate (2). Forested sections compacted dirt trail with some exposed roots and rocks in places, rail trail compacted pea gravel, meadow through a farm, with a short section of quiet unpaved road.

Parking and departure: The hike will start at 9:30 am. Please arrive by 9:15. We will meet at the parking lot at 801 Powerline Rd, Brantford (43.174433, -80.350928). There is good and free parking but this is a popular area for walking, cycling and dog walking so please carpool if you can. No washrooms. 

Directions: Please use your favourite GPS app to obtain directions.
 
What to wear and bring: This is a fall hike. Dress for the weather, and bring water and snacks for along the hike. Hiking shoes/boots recommended, hiking poles if you prefer but not essential.

Sorry, no dogs on GVTA hikes with the exception of certified service dogs.

ALL ARE WELCOME ON OUR HIKES. Membership is encouraged as it helps to support our trails, $30 per household. To become a member please go to: https://www.gvta.on.ca/Membership.