Along the Grand: Pioneer Tower to Highway - 8 to 10 km

About the hike: A nice evening walk along the Grand River in Kitchener using a portion of the Walter Bean Trail that is being rehabilitated. While the trail is easy to follow and mostly flat, the surface is rocky and uneven in some sections. We’ll go as far as where the river goes under Highway 8 and turn around.

Hike Leader: James Howe
Contact: jameshoweWR@gmail.com | 519.589.9597

About the Leader: James started hiking to get ready for the Camino de Santiago Route Frances. Since completing it in 2024, he just kept going. An experienced hike leader, he enjoys sharing new and favourite trails that are usually a moderate distance at a moderate pace.

Where: Deer Ridge, Kitchener
Length: 8 to 10 km
Category: In and Out
Pace: Moderate, 3 - 4 km/hr. About 2.5 hours.
Hike level: Easy (1). Well marked trails. Mostly flat groomed trails with a long ungroomed rocky section.

Parking & Departure: Hike starts at 7:00 PM sharp from parking lot for the Pioneer Tower, 300 Lookout Ln, Kitchener, ON (43.400929, -80.416315). Please arrive by 6:45 to be ready to leave on time. Free parking.

Directions: Please use your favourite GPS app to obtain directions.

What to wear & bring: Wear appropriate footwear. Bring water and snacks. Rain gear may be needed. Bug spray, sunscreen are suggested. Walking poles are optional. Be safe from ticks by wearing long pants and tucking them into your socks. 

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.