A Day Trip to the Hamilton Rail Trail

Published March 12th, 2023

If you’re looking for a day trip within the Greater Toronto Area or perhaps even southern Ontario, Hamilton’s got a great spot for you via the Hamilton Rail Trail. It’s easy to get to, there’s ample parking around the trail and whether you’re strolling, jogging or walking, it’s well-suited for various visitors.

The popular to both locals and visitors Hamilton Rail Trail is a 32 km long multi-use trail developed on an abandoned CN line. It extends from above the escarpment near Albion Falls, to lower Hamilton. It boasts beautiful views of the Niagara Escarpment and the Hamilton Brick Works.. In 1993, a right-of-way into a pedestrian/ bicycle trail was added.
You can breeze through select parts and be in and out in a couple of hours, or spend the day and really explore all that the HamiltonRail Trail has to offer.

After you’ve worked up an appetite, head over to Lobby Hamilton or indulge at Spencer’s at the Waterfront for a fantastic meal.

For the drive, I took a MINI Countryman, which is surprisingly spacious with just enough power to keep the drive exciting but not overbearing. The drive feel is exciting as it’s a MINI and even though it’s not the famous three-door model, there’s still fun to be had in this compact crossover.