Ontario · Hiking

Hamilton-Brantford Rail Trail

A 19-mile point-to-point route in Ontario, Canada.

19.4 mi
one way: 874 ft
climb: 839 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Best time to visit Hamilton-Brantford Rail Trail

Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

Jan
34° / 19°
18 wet
Feb
35° / 19°
15 wet
Mar
43° / 25°
13 wet
Apr
55° / 35°
14 wet
May
68° / 46°
14 wet
Jun
77° / 57°
12 wet
Jul
83° / 62°
11 wet
Aug
81° / 61°
12 wet
Sep
74° / 54°
12 wet
Oct
61° / 44°
17 wet
Nov
50° / 34°
15 wet
Dec
39° / 26°
16 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Youngstown 2 E, NY, 46.6 mi away at 295 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Hamilton-Brantford Rail Trail is a 19-mile point-to-point route in Ontario, Canada. It runs between about 290 ft and 840 ft above sea level, with roughly 870 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Hamilton, about 3.0 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Burlington Heights. Lower Princess Falls and Upper Princess Falls are within about 3 miles. There are 2 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

NearbyRed Hill Valley Trail · Devil's Punchbowl Side Trail · Dofasco 2000 Trail

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