Merritt Trail , Ontario, Canada 94 Reviews, Map AllTrails
The Merritt Trail is an 11-kilometre stonedust and packed earthen surface, multi-use trail. Begin your walk at Martindale Road and Lakeshore in west St. Catharines and continue to Bradley Street and Townline Road in south St. Catharines. Features: Multi-Use Trails Parks Categories: Olmsted The Merritt Trail is an 8.5 km trail that runs along Twelve Mile Creek and then through the Canal Valley in St. Catharines. Starting at the west end off Martindale Rd., the first ~2 km of this dirt/gravel trail follows Twelve Mile Creek. ST. CATHARINES; ONTARIO CANADA -BIKE IT OR HIKE IT- Last Updated: July 31, 2017 Length: Merritt Trail; 7.3 miles [Martindale Rd in St Catharines to the Welland Canal in Thorold]; 8.6 miles Green Ribbon Trail; 0.3 miles On-road connection between the Green Ribbon Trail & Merritt Trail; 1 mile Difficulty: Merritt Trail; Easy. Flat stone-dust trail. Trail description: The Merritt Trail extends 21 km south from the west side of St Catharines to Thorold, west of Niagara Falls. The north end of the trail connects to the Waterfront Trail and to the south it links to the Welland Canals Trail, part of the 150 km long Greater Niagara Circle Route. Trail fee: None Towns along the trail: Saint Catharines (pop 130,000), ThoroldMay 27, 2015 / takeahikeniagara If you want to go for a hike without straying from St. Catharines city limits, the Merritt Trail is the perfect choice. Merritt Trail has a Walk Score of 69 out of 100. This location is Somewhat Walkable so some errands can be accomplished on foot. Merritt Trail is a 29 minute walk from the VIA Rail Toronto - New York at the St. Catharines stop. This location is in St. Catharines. Nearby parks include Montebello Park, Catherine Street Park and St. Patrick's Park. Merritt Trail. From Martindale Road where it meets Lakeshore to Bradley Street and Townline Road, you'll find the 11 km of stone dust and dirt that forms the Merritt Trail in St Catharines. Completed approximately 45 years ago in 1986, the Merritt Trail is named after William Hamilton Merritt. To get to the Merritt Trail Start at Mountain Lock Park, at the corner of Bradley and Mountain streets. Directions: Take the QEW to St. Catharines. Exit at #406. Head south 9K to Glendale.