The Hamilton to Brantford Rail-Trail is Ontario's first entirely off-road, interurban hiking and biking trail. The Hamilton Region Conservation Authority owns and maintains the trail from Hamilton to Jerseyville, and the Grand River Conservation Authority owns and maintains the trail from Jerseyville to Brantford. Trail users can enjoy 32 kilometres (20 miles) of completely resurfaced trail on the abandoned roadbed of the Toronto, Hamilton and Buffalo Railway (TH&B). The railway, affectionately known as "To Hell and Back", provided transportation to communities along its route from 1894. It was officially abandoned in 1988 as a result of a landslide and completed as a Rail-Trail in 1996.

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Brantford: The Brantford Jaycee's Trailhead and Parking Area is located on the eastern edge of Brantford, just south of Mohawk Lake. From Highway 53 (Colborne Street) take Locks Road south. At the bottom of the hill, the road makes a sharp right turn and becomes Mohawk Street. Continue on Mohawk Street to the next right at Greenwich Street. The parking lot is visible a short distance along the left hand side of Greenwich Street. There is an information kiosk and parking for 40 cars. A short extension trail has been built to Mohawk Park, Brantford, where washrooms and a food concession are available during the summer.

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Beverly J.

Oct 27, 2008

I usually bike this trail and it is beautiful any time of year. You can also take the trail out towards Paris and Cambridge. Be sure to bring lots of water because there aren't too many places along the way once you get out of Brantford. If you want an easier ride do the trail from Ancaster to Brantford because the first part is mostly downhill.

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