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St. Catharines

Mountain Locks Park via 12 Mile Creek Trail and Merritt Trail

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Canada
Ontario
St. Catharines

Mountain Locks Park via 12 Mile Creek Trail and Merritt Trail

Hard

Mountain Locks Park via 12 Mile Creek Trail and Merritt Trail

05:05

19.5km

140m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 19, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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2.22 km

Twelve Mile Creek

Highlight • River

Twelve Mile Creek runs through a long, forested valley with steady water views, small rapids, and shaded sections that feel nicely removed from the surrounding city. Trails and pathways follow …

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3.19 km

Oakhill Park

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Oakhill Park is a small neighbourhood green space in St. Catharines with open grass, a few shaded areas, and a simple pathway running through it. It’s an easy spot to …

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6.10 km

Merritt Trail

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Merritt Trail follows Twelve Mile Creek through a long green corridor of forest, wetlands and old industrial infrastructure linking several parks and neighbourhoods. Much of the route runs beside the …

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9.78 km

Mountain Locks Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Mountain Locks Park preserves part of the old Second Welland Canal, where massive stone lock walls, industrial ruins and fast moving canal water still sit beside the Merritt Trail. The …

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19.5 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.66 km

5.02 km

2.51 km

1.75 km

515 m

Surfaces

6.48 km

5.70 km

4.38 km

1.31 km

1.01 km

535 m

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