Caledon Trailway

The Caledon Trailway is a 35-kilometre rail trail that goes East through the Caledon, Ontario region from one end to the other.

Each road crossing is well-marked and has little map with a "you are here" marker. You will also see some kiosk-style maps from time to time.

For more information, please visit the following:
Overview
Interactive Map with LOTS of information (which you can filter out)

Here are the different sections for you and your family to try out, so doing this trail may require more than one visit to complete if you go with your family:

Section 1: Mile 0 marker (Terra Cotta) to Inglewood

Section Last ridden: Summer 2020

• Terrain: Flat, fine stone chip Rail Trail (suitable for any bike except road bikes)
• Parking (Inglewood): 15605 McLaughlin Rd, Inglewood, ON (less than 10 parking spots; usually busy)
• Parking (Terra Cotta): Parking at Brick Lane near Mile 0 is unofficial street parking and busy anyway. Not recommended.
• Extra Parking: Try parking at Lloyd Wilson Centennial Park/Arena in Inglewood, but only if the official Inglewood lot is full.
• Public Washrooms (Terra Cotta): Interactive Map says that there is a seasonal portalet at The Forge Park (a short detour near Mile 0), 215 King Street, Terra Cotta ON (needs verification). Coffee shop may also be an option (needs verification).
• Public Washrooms (Inglewood): Apparently you can use the washrooms at the Lloyd Wilson Centennial Arena in Inglewood. (M-F 09:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-11:00,13:00-16:00 If the doors are locked during these times please call the number posted on the front door or flag down a staff person on site.)
• Food near the trail (Inglewood): There is a coffee shop (Coywolf Coffee) a few meters south of the Inglewood parking lot, and an ice cream and smoothie shop (the Cub) north of the parking lot and the cycle shop. Both apparently owned by same owner.
• Bike Repair Stand (Cheltenham): There is as new one (added May 2021) at the Cheltenham parking lot (14656 Creditview Rd, Cheltenham, ON L7C 1N3) next to the map kiosk. It has a built-in tire pump.
  NOTE: For more severe damage, there is also a bicycle shop (Caledon Hills Cycling) just north of the Inglewood parking lot.

Recommendation is to park in Inglewood (get there early to get a good parking spot right next to the trail), make your way to the the Mile 0 marker, and make your way back. Maybe reward yourself with some ice cream at the end.

Section 2: Inglewood to Caledon East

Section Last ridden: Summer 2021

• Terrain: Flat, fine stone chip Rail Trail (suitable for any bike except road bikes)
  SAFETY CONCERN: One exception would be some loose gravel at an elevation on both sides of the bridge crossing Hurontario (Hwy 10). Be extra careful in that area. Gravel/Cyclocross/Hybrid bikes would usually walk this part out.
• Parking (East): Caledon Soccer Complex, 15944 Innis Lake Road, Caledon East, Ontario (plenty of parking space)
• Parking (West): 15605 McLaughlin Rd, Inglewood, ON (less than 10 parking spots; usually busy)
• Extra Parking: Lloyd Wilson Centennial Park in Inglewood.
• Public Washrooms (Inglewood): Apparently you can use the washrooms at the Lloyd Wilson Centennial Arena in Inglewood. (M-F 09:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-11:00,13:00-16:00 If the doors are locked during these times please call the number posted on the front door or flag down a staff person on site.)
• Public Washrooms (Caledon East): Apparently you can use the washrooms at the Caledon East Community Complex, 6215 Old Church Road, Caledon East (M-F 08:00-17:30, Sat-Sun 09:30-17:30)
• Food near the trail (Inglewood): There is a coffee shop (Coywolf Coffee) a few meters south of the Inglewood parking lot, and an ice cream and smoothie shop (the Cub) north of the parking lot and the cycle shop. Both apparently owned by same owner.
• Food near the trail (Caledon East): Four Corners Bakery, right next to the trail at Airport Road. Bicycle rack; outdoor seating. Italian food, pastries and gelato.
• Bike Repair Stand (Caledon East): There is one just east of the Airport Road intersection of the trail, near the map kiosk.
  NOTE: For more severe damage, there is also a bicycle shop (Caledon Hills Cycling) just north of the Inglewood parking lot.
• Safety Warning (Hurontario (Hwy 10)): There is some loose gravel at an elevation on both sides of the bridge crossing Hurontario (Hwy 10). Be extra careful in that area. Gravel/Cyclocross/Hybrid bikes would usually walk this part out.

Start in East Caledon and go West. This is because the Caledon Soccer Complex offers plenty of parking compared to Inglewood. Inglewood could also be a quick break for cofree or ice cream (that way you can use their washrooms) before you make your way back.

In past (2019) Ride Don't Hide (Greater Toronto) mental health charity event the organizers used the trail from Inglewood to Caledon East for the "Family Trail Ride" 25k route (Start/Finish/Parking/Venue was at the Lloyd Wilson Centennial Park).

Section 3: Caledon East to Palgrave, and beyond

Section Last ridden: Summer 2021

**UNCLE ERIK FAVORITE**

• Terrain: Flat, fine stone chip Rail Trail (suitable for any bike except road bikes)
• Recommended Parking: Caledon Soccer Complex, 15944 Innis Lake Road, Caledon East, Ontario (plenty of parking space)
• Public Washrooms (Caledon East): Website says to use the washrooms at the Caledon East Community Complex, 6215 Old Church Road, Caledon East (M-F 08:00-17:30, Sat-Sun 09:30-17:30)
• Food near the trail (Caledon East): Four Corners Bakery, right next to the trail at Airport Road. Bicycle rack; outdoor seating. Italian food, pastries and gelato.
• Bike Repair Stand (Palgrave): There is as new one (added May 2021) along the trail on the Palgrave Stationlands Park on the West side of the Highway 50 pedestrian/bicycle traffic signal intersection in Palgrave. It has a built-in tire pump.
• Safety Warning (Palgrave): There is a side trail called the Richard Whitehead Memorial Trail near the Equestrian Center in Palgrave. This trail is short, but is a bit of a slippery downhill (loose terrain; some erosion in spots) for cyclists. It's really meant for walking and not worth the detour.

Start in East Caledon and go East. The Caledon Soccer Complex offers plenty of parking next to a police station. This section of the trail is for lovers of animal life. In one pond, you will see turtles either sunbathing or popping their heads in and out of the water, along with different birds, and the occasional heron. In another pond you can hear frogs. Approaching Palgrave, you'll be right next to the Albion Hills Conservation Area, and right next to the Palgrave Equestrian Centre (used in the Pan-Am Games a couple of years back). Once you are past Palgrave, you can continue until Highway 9, which is the end of the Caledon trail and the beginning of some other, not very long, trail (New Tecumseth?) ending at Tottenham.