Length – 8 km (one way)
100% park path
Elevation – Hilly path with three to four large climbs
Terrain – Packed crushed gravel; coarse gravel where it has washed out; some slopes are paved; a few bridges to cross
Skill – Intermediate to Advanced
Maps – New map boards, numbered trail markers (signage is being replaced)
Traffic – Hikers, cyclists, joggers, Nordic skiers, snowshoers
Facilities – Parking lots, benches, picnic tables, rain shelter, no toilets!, amenities nearby
Highlights – Superb scenery, pastoral vistas, challenging Park style ride, McMichael gallery, Kleinburg, Boyd Conservation Area
Trail Fee – Free
Phone – 416 661 6600
Website – TRCA, Boyd Conservation Area
Similar Trails – Oak Ridge, Dundas Valley, Upper Don
Local Clubs – Toronto Bicycle Club, Veneto Cycling Club
Access – Only a handful of car lots and entry points by bike. Parking lots fill up fast on sunny days. Check Boyd Conservation Area (closed to cars in the winter). Cyclists can pick up the trail from Rutherford Rd or Major Mackenzie Dr access ramps. Suggested parking:
Boyd Conservation Area (south lot) expensive fee
Rutherford Road, new lot
Foster Woods – dirt side trail
McMichael Gallery – Islington Ave, Kleinburg – fee
Bindertwine Park – Kleinburg