The scenery is fantastic and the trail is well maintained.   The Great American Rail-Trail is a trail for everyone—separated from vehicle traffic, with gentle grades and an unparalleled experience. Trail marking: Fair from: Date last visited: August, 2004 Best time to go: any time Web site: Town of Caledon Number of times on the trail: Once Date last visited: August, 2004 Trail maintenance: Very good The landscape along the trail is very pleasant. Favourite sections: From Inglewood to Terra Cotta Sections that I covered: And, it will serve as a catalyst for local economic development, including providing services for long-distance travelers. The trail crosses a deep valley of the Humber River west of Palgrave, the Credit River in Inglewood, and smaller creeks at other locations. Through 12 states and the District of Columbia, the trail will directly serve nearly 50 million people within 50 miles of the route. Not heavily traveled. What I liked: Started out in Tottenham (it is not officially open from this point to Mt. Trail criteria were developed to ensure the Great American Rail-Trail would provide safe, nonmotorized travel on a route that is entirely walkable and bikeable. Favourite sections: west of palgrave Additional comments: No water supplies. Favourite sections: Submitted by: Mark and Eliza Favourite sections: All of it 2       Best time to go: Summer or Fall Trail name: Caledon Trailway What I disliked: Trail name: Caledon Trailway Number of times on the trail: Once   Favourite sections: west of palgrave Rating: 4 stars Rating: 5 stars Activities I have done on the trail: Bicycling Number of times on the trail: Once Rating: 5 stars Number of times on the trail: Once from: Inglewood, Ontario Date last visited: July, 2002 Additional comments: No water supplies. Rating: 5 stars Activities I have done on the trail: Bicycling, and walking Trail maintenance: Very good Submitted by: T. H. Submitted by: Mark and Eliza The Great American Rail-Trail promises an all-new American experience. Walking along with Caledon trail west of Palgrave, the mothball smell of creosote hits before you round the corner. More than 145+ trails will host the Great American Rail-Trail. Trail name: Caledon Trailway Submitted by: John Activities I have done on the trail: Bicycling Submitted by: Mark and Eliza Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good The land is generally rolling and the trail is bordered by farm fields, woodlots and a deep valleys. Rating: 4 stars Submitted by: Mark and Eliza Number of times on the trail: Once Date submitted: May 13, 2003 Favourite sections: What I disliked: can be muddy in springtime, can be busy in summer Best time to go: Summer, Winter, Fall Date submitted: Aug 3, 2004 Trail name: Caledon Trailway Additional comments: deep puddles in springtime just west of Inglewood Humber Valley Heritage Trail is a hiking trail from Bolton to Palgrave that runs along the Humber River. Across the nation—and the world—only the limits of imagination will limit its use. Best time to go: Summer from: Caledon, Ontario from: Caledon, Ontario Sections covered: Caledon East to Terra Cotta Additional comments: Mcguire Trail has 1 home presently on the market, while the community of Palgrave has 11 homes on the market. What I liked: Accessible, well maintained, beautiful area... Number of times on the trail: Once Trail map: Available on the Caledon website. Number of times on the trail: Once   Number of times on the trail: Once Trail marking: Fair   What I liked: Started out in Tottenham (it is not officially open from this point to Mt. Really ..it is two trails....Also first section east of hwy 10 is extremely poorly maintained....i.e. very rough, and uneven rocky areas for about 1 -2 km. Sections covered: terra cotta to caldeon east Additional comments: We started in Tottenham where the South Simcoe Railway ends (it is not officially open, the surface may be quite crude, and it will be at your own risk) and traveled to Terra Cotta. More Palgrave Trail is a 5.4 mile loop trail located near Caledon, Ontario, Canada that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. Best time to go: Summer, Winter, Fall Sections covered: Caledon East to Terra Cotta   Favourite sections: Submitted by: sg Sections covered: Terra Cotta to Palgrave 4       Trail name: Caledon Trailway What I liked: Started out in Tottenham (it is not officially open from this point to Mt. |  Contact, Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Holmes County Trail (Part of the Ohio to Erie Trail), Mohican Valley Trail (Part of the Ohio to Erie Trail), Kokosing Gap Trail (Part of the Ohio to Erie Trail), Downtown Connector Trail (Part of the Ohio to Erie Trail), Heart of Ohio Trail (Part of the Ohio to Erie Trail), Meredith State Road Trail (Part of the Ohio to Erie Trail), Sandel Legacy Trail (Part of the Ohio to Erie Trail), Thomas W. 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Trail maintenance: Very good The Caledon Trailway is a multi-use trail: no motorized vehicles (except mobility-assist devices). Best time to go: Spring, Summer and Fall Not fitting with the rest of trail quality. from: 21 trails on an interactive map of the trail network. From the parking lot at the corner of Coolihans Side Rd and Glen Haffy Rd follow the white blazes south of the main Bruce … What I liked: fantastic conditions, nothing to complain about.Any body can ride it...no special skills needed Explore the Great American by state. Best time to go: Summer or Fall 10 is impossible to cross. hiking trail, indirectly connected to "other" Ganaraska Hiking Trail segments via Victoria Rail Trail: Humber Valley Trail: Palgrave: Bolton: Palgrave, Cedar Mills, Bolton hiking trail, connects to Bruce Trail and Caledon Trailway: Feeder Canal Trail: North of Lowbanks: Welland: Welland: Best time to go: summer or fall Date last visited: June, 2004 What I disliked: can be muddy in springtime, can be busy in summer with more than 175 years’ experience in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Date that I last visited: July, 2002 2       What I liked: Accessible, well maintained, beautiful area... Grand Valley Trail starts in Alton and goes east to Lake Erie. There are signs indicating the distance to the next community at most road crossings. What I liked: Very nice scenery Contact Town of Caledon for a printed trails map, or click here for an online interactive version. Best time to go: Summer or Fall Sections covered: Terra Cotta to Palgrave Date last visited: Mar, 2004 Date last visited: July, 2002 Trail maintenance: Fair What I disliked: crossing of Highway 10, four lanes of very fast-moving traffic! Activities I have done on the trail: Bicycling Best time to go: Spring, Summer and Fall Additional comments: No water supplies. Designated activities: Bicycling, walking, horseback riding and cross-country skiing What I liked: Started out in Tottenham (it is not officially open from this point to Mt. Number of times on the trail: Once The landscape along the trail is very pleasant. What I liked: Peaceful. from: Inglewood, Ontario What I disliked: No water fountains. Trail marking: Very good Activities I have done on the trail: Bicycling Rating: 5 stars Date of last visit: July, 2002 What I liked: The land is generally rolling and the trail is bordered by farm fields, woodlots and a couple of beaver dams. Favourite sections: From Inglewood to Terra Cotta The land is generally rolling and the trail is bordered by farm fields, woodlots and a deep valleys. Number of times on the trail: Once from: Caledon, Ontario Favourite sections: Not fitting with the rest of trail quality. Trail description: Caledon Trailway is a 26 km section of the Trans Canada Trail extending from Palgrave through Caledon East to Terra Cotta. Additional comments: (But what rail trail is?) very rough, and uneven rocky areas for about 1 -2 km. very rough, and uneven rocky areas for about 1 -2 km. Sections covered: Number of times on the trail: Once Points of interest: Forks of the Credit Provincial Park Good for hiking and biking -- no motorized traffic. Wolfe Road, 500 metres south of Highway 9) and rode to Caledon East. Additional comments: from: Tottenham Ontario Trail maintenance: Very good Date last visited: May, 2003 10 is impossible to cross. What I disliked: crossing of Highway 10, four lanes of very fast-moving traffic! Activities I have done on the trail: Bicycling Trail maintenance: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Trail marking: Very good Sections covered: Rating: 4.5 stars Additional comments: Watch crossing HWY 10 4 lane highway with centre turn lanes Activities I have done on the trail: Bicycling Sections covered: full length Date submitted: July 24, 2002 Submitted by: John The trail crosses a deep valley of the Humber River west of Palgrave, the Credit River in Inglewood, and smaller creeks at other locations. Trail marking: Very good What I disliked: The Great American Rail-Trail is a signature project of Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, the nation’s largest trails organization—with a grassroots community more than 1 million strong—dedicated to connecting people and communities through a nationwide network of public trails, many from former rail lines. Copyright © 2019 — Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. Trail marking: Very good 5       This intense, fast cardio ride consists mainly of one continuous loop. Wolfe Road, 500 metres south of Highway 9) and rode to Caledon East.   Date last visited: July, 2002 Trail marking: Very good What I disliked: Rating: 4 stars Great scenery There are signs indicating the distance to the next community at most road crossings. Trail marking: Very good Favourite sections: Collective Risk Rating is the overall risk of any incident involving any person or vehicle on the crossing, including train staff and passengers as well as users of the crossing. Favourite sections: Inglewood Additional comments: Trail marking: Very good Length 5.4 miElevation gain 295 ftRoute type Loop Rating: 4.5 stars Submitted by: Activities I have done on the trail: Bicycling Rating: 4.5 stars The Hamilton & Northwestern Railway built the line in the 1870's, and was later amalgamated into the Canadian National Railway, to be decommissioned in the 1980's. Trail maintenance: Fair Trail marking: Very good Date last visited: July, 2002   Rail trail through very pretty country. Trail maintenance: Very good What I disliked: Hwy. Date submitted: July 19, 2002, Trail name: Caledon Trailway Date submitted: July 19, 2002, Trail name: Caledon Trailway This is a rail trail, following the path of a former CN rail line, originally built in 1877 by the Hamilton & North Western Railway.   The corridor runs diagonally across the entire municipality – from just east of Palgrave to just west of Terra Cotta. Trail name: Caledon Trailway Trail fee: Towns along the trail: Inglewood, Terra Cotta, Caledon East, Palgrave, Tottenham, ON Web site: Town of Caledon Trail map: Available on the Caledon website. What I liked: The land is generally rolling and the trail is bordered by farm fields, woodlots and a couple of beaver dams. Submitted by: Mark and Eliza Palgrave Forest and Wildlife Area (PFWA) is a 306-hectare greenspace located in Peel Region. Sections covered: Caledon East to Terra Cotta In Headwaters, the Caledon Trailway kicked off the conversion of rail lines to rail trails. There are signs indicating the distance to the next community at most road crossings. Lodging: Millcroft Inn & Spa in Caledon has 52 guestrooms. Number of times on the trail: Several times Activities I have done on the trail: Bicycling Best time to go: Summer or Fall There are signs indicating the distance to the next community at most road crossings. The “Great American” is the most ambitious project in its TrailNation™ portfolio—the organization’s initiative to encourage the rapid replication of regional trail networks across the country. OVERALL Trail name: Caledon Trailway The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and cross country skiing. The Great American Rail-Trail promises an all-new American experience. What I disliked: crossing of Highway 10, four lanes of very fast-moving traffic! Best time to go: summer or fall Trail name: Caledon Trailway What I liked: fantastic conditions, nothing to complain about.Any body can ride it...no special skills needed Average rating: 4.50, 7       21 trails with 56 photos Best time to go: Spring, Summer and Fall Activities I have done on the trail: Bicycling The trail crosses a deep valley of the Humber River west of Palgrave, the Credit River in Inglewood, and smaller creeks at other locations. What I disliked: crossing of Highway 10, four lanes of very fast-moving traffic! Submitted by: Mark and Eliza Activities I have done on the trail: Bicycling Wolfe Road, 500 metres south of Highway 9) and rode to Caledon East. Explore the side trails around Albion Hills, Palgrave, and Glen Haffy conservation areas. Trail marking: Very good Rating: 4 stars Additional comments: 3       What I disliked: No water supplies. What I liked: Very nice scenery from: Caledon, Ontario Sections covered: Caledon East to Terra Cotta Number of times on the trail: Once Sections that I covered: Activities I have done on the trail: Bicycling Date that I last visited: July, 2002 Date of last visit: July, 2002 Updated – Palgrave Side Trail – Palgrave – Entogeek Updated – Glen Haffy CA trails – Entogeek Added – Grand River Canoe Route, Cambridge to Paris – northernpenguin ... Added Victoria Rail Trail – Kawarthas – northernpenguin Added Fanshawe Lake Trail – London – Brad J. Matuishewski. Really ..it is two trails....Also first section east of hwy 10 is extremely poorly maintained....i.e. Number of times on the trail: A few times Trail name: Caledon Trailway Looking for the best trails around Pennsylvania? Additional comments: We started in Tottenham where the South Simcoe Railway ends (it is not officially open, the surface may be quite crude, and it will be at your own risk) and traveled to Terra Cotta. This is America’s trail, and it is the trail of each of the states that will call it home. What I liked: Accessible, well maintained, beautiful area... Best time to go: Summer / Fall Date submitted: July 24, 2002 Sections that I covered: Additional comments: Dogs not on their leash. Best time to go: summer or fall Bike shops: Caledon Cycling in Inglewood What I liked: Very nice scenery Best time to go: Summer, Winter, Fall Rating: 4 stars Map of local region: Caledon Trailway, Number of ratings: 7 from: Sections covered: full length Trail maintenance: Fair The trail crosses a deep valley of the Humber River west of Palgrave, the Credit River in Inglewood, and smaller creeks at other locations. Number of times on the trail: Once Sections covered: East of Palgrave to Caledon East What I disliked: Hwy. Favourite sections: Inglewood Number of times on the trail: A few times Activities I have done on the trail: Walking, mountain biking and cross-country skiing Number of times on the trail: Weekly Trail name: Caledon Trailway Through 12 states and the District of Columbia, the trail will directly serve nearly 50 million people within 50 miles of the route. There are signs indicating the distance to the next community at most road crossings. Trail maintenance: Very good Sections covered: Not heavily traveled. Trail marking: Very good 2       Key to the process of defining the preferred route of the Great American Rail-Trail with states and trail partners was confirming a route across the country that would provide the highest-quality experience for all types of trail users—from long-distance cyclists and runners to casual daily explorers and everyone in between. Submitted by: Trail maintenance: Very good Great scenery from: Tottenham Ontario Sections covered: Caledon East to Terra Cotta from: Tottenham Ontario Great American Rail-Trail. Submitted by: from: Tottenham Ontario Trail name: Caledon Trailway These looped side trails are suited for mountain bikers, horseback riders and hikers. The Caledon Trailway is a popular multi-use trail connecting the villages of Terra Cotta, Cheltenham, Inglewood, Caledon East and ending just inside the border of Simcoe County, in the village of Palgrave. Trail name: Caledon Trailway Date submitted: June 12, 2004 Submitted by: Mark and Eliza Date submitted: July 24, 2002 Date submitted: Aug 13, 2002, 2       Date submitted: May 13, 2003 Additional comments: Facilities on the trail: Restaurants are in Caledon East and Tottenham. Trail name: Caledon Trailway The scenery is fantastic and the trail is well maintained. It is presented as a single letter, with A being the highest risk and M being the lowest. 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