Sulphur Springs Train Station – The Hermitage Ruins loop from McMaster University

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Sulphur Springs Train Station – The Hermitage Ruins loop from McMaster University

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Sulphur Springs Train Station – The Hermitage Ruins loop from McMaster University

02:32

30.3km

340m

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.46 km for 166 m

After 5.22 km for 54 m

After 26.4 km for 166 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.09 km

Bruce W. Duncan Wildlife Teaching Garden

Highlight • Structure

This little garden sits right along the rail trail by the old station and has a ton of great information for kids. Signs describe the local wildlife, hibernating snakes, raptors, …

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7.12 km

Sulphur Springs Train Station

Highlight • Historical Site

The Sulphur Springs Train Station is a well-preserved historical train stop. Take a look at old trains and enjoy a Trail Information Centre with restrooms, covered picnic benches, bike lock …

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7.27 km

Sulphur Springs Train Station

Highlight • Historical Site

9.31 km

Forest Singletrack Trail

Highlight • Trail

Enjoyable route. If you don’t want to hike up and down steep inclines you should detour around the railroad crossing at Caledonia

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12.8 km

Main Loop

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Main Loop starts at the Sulphur Springs Train Station and loops through a hemlock grove and past the Hermitage Ruins. Hiking counter-clockwise tackles the steeper climbs instead of descending …

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13.7 km

The Hermitage Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

These ruins are of the second house built on this property when it was acquired by the Leiths in the 1850s. It burned down in 1934, although the daughter of …

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