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Hendrie Valley Sanctuary – Desjardins Waterfront Trail loop from McMaster University

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Hendrie Valley Sanctuary – Desjardins Waterfront Trail loop from McMaster University

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12

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Hendrie Valley Sanctuary – Desjardins Waterfront Trail loop from McMaster University

03:03

28.3km

220m

Running

Hard run. Very 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

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

5.95 km

Bruce Trail

Highlight • Trail

2

6.29 km

Hendrie Valley Sanctuary

Highlight • Forest

Hendrie Valley Sanctuary, part of the Royal Botanical Gardens, is a beautiful 100-hectare protected area centred around an expansive river-mouth marsh complex, forested slopes, and four creeks, including Grindstone Creek, …

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3

6.74 km

Grindstone Creek

Highlight • River

Grindstone Creek flows through Hendrie Valley in a wide, slow-moving channel, bordered by cattail marshes and floodplain forest. The waterway supports rich wetland habitat, with herons, turtles, and warblers common …

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4

6.92 km

North Bridle Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

North Bridle Trail follows the northern side of the Bridle Loop in the Royal Botanical Gardens trail system, crossing a boardwalk over Grindstone Creek and marsh habitat before climbing gently …

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5

7.75 km

Creek Side Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Creek Side Walk follows Grindstone Creek through the woods, and though it sits in an urban area, walking here feels like a natural escape. There are small bridges, a small …

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6

24.9 km

Desjardins Waterfront Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Well paved path with an amazing view of the Bay and the Lake.
Can have a bit of foot traffic but the path is quite wide

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B

28.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

5.92 km

4.47 km

3.71 km

1.96 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

5.71 km

4.60 km

1.04 km

236 m

< 100 m

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