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Columbia Forest – Columbia Forest Trail loop from Laurel Creek Conservation Area

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Columbia Forest – Columbia Forest Trail loop from Laurel Creek Conservation Area

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Columbia Forest – Columbia Forest Trail loop from Laurel Creek Conservation Area

01:53

23.7km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.12 km for 94 m

After 19.8 km for 130 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.21 km

Trillium Valley Park

Nature Reserve

7.56 km

Geo-Time Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Geo-Time Trail was designed to follow the geologic history of the area with a number of interpretive signs placed along the way. The trail is well maintained and not too strenuous making it accessible to most visitors.

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8.64 km

Sundew stormwater pond

Highlight • Lake

Although this is just a small pond designed to manage storm runoff it does add a nice backdrop for photos and creates habitat for local and migrating birds.

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8.90 km

Columbia Forest

Highlight • Forest

Columbia Forest is a wonderful area in Waterloo that allows visitors to escape the city without needing to travel far. The many trails are popular with hikers and bikers so keep an eye out for other trail users.

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10.4 km

Columbia Forest

Forest

11.4 km

Trail junction

Highlight • Trail

From here you'll have access to a multitude of trail like Upper Ities, Downtown, The 4 Ities, and A-Line. The are all multi-use trail with some features built for mountain …

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14.0 km

Columbia Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

22.8 km

Vista Hills – Doreen Thomas Trail

Highlight • Trail

23.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

6.05 km

3.89 km

2.70 km

339 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

9.98 km

973 m

948 m

216 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Saturday 27 June

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Columbia Forest – Columbia Forest Trail loop from Laurel Creek Conservation Area

Geo-Time Trail

Sundew stormwater pond

Columbia Forest

Trail junction

Columbia Forest Trail

Vista Hills – Doreen Thomas Trail

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