Route: Owen Sound Trails Linkup

Submitted by amandabradbeer on Wed, 06/28/2023 - 06:35pm
Location
Ontario, CA
Distance
34.23 km
Vertical Gain
275 m
Description

This route follows the many trails that surround Owen Sound. Starting at the 10th Street Bridge, follow the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail along the west side of the Sound. This continues through Kelso Beach at Nawash Park to Georgian Buffs Rail Trail. Follow the rail trail north until it intersects with the Bruce Trail at Range Road.

Heading south, following the white blazed Bruce Trail along roads until 19th St W leads to the incline to reach the escarpment. Continue following the Bruce Trail through Pottawatomi Conservation Area, maybe stopping to see Jones Falls. Continue along the Bruce Trail into West Rocks Management Area and make sure to hop over the crevices. Ramble along into Harrison Park to lead towards Inglis Falls, all along the Bruce Trail.

From Inglis Falls, continue east to divert from the white blazes to follow the blue blazes of the Keeling Side Trail. Cross Highway 6 and 10, and then just south the Keeling Side Trail continues (spot the blue blazes) to meet the Owen Sound Rail Trail. Follow the Rail Trail north along gravel paths to meet up again on the east side of the Sound to finish along the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail and back at the start at the 10th Street Bridge.

GPS Track