The Grand Valley Trail is 250 km long
hiking
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route in
Ontario
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and runs from
Port Maitland on
Lake Erie
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to
Belwood.
It is managed by the volunteer group, the Grand Valley Trails Association (GVTA). Hikers are able to identify the main Grand Valley Trail by the white
blazes approximately 5 cm wide by 15 cm high. The trail is well-maintained by dedicated volunteers and enjoys good relationships with the nearby landowners. A guidebook is published by the GVTA.
See also
*
List of trails in Canada
This is a list of all rail trails and major long-distance hiking and cycling routes in Canada.
National
* Trans Canada Trail
Alberta
* Iron Horse Trail, Alberta
British Columbia
* Alexander MacKenzie Heritage Trail
* Centennial Trail
* C ...
External links
Grand Valley Trails Association
References
Hiking trails in Ontario
Grand River (Ontario)
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