Sandy Hills Trail
An out-and-back trail, 1.0 miles each way (2.0 miles round trip) in Ontario, Canada.
- 1.0 mi
- round trip
- 311 ft
- climb
- 1,386 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sandy Hills Trail is an out-and-back trail, 1.0 miles each way (2.0 miles round trip) in Ontario, Canada. It runs between about 1,340 ft and 1,390 ft above sea level, with roughly 170 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is sand. The nearest town is Elmira, about 3.5 miles north of the trailhead. For camping, Elora Gorge Conservation Area is within about 6 miles. 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.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sandy Hills Trail for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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