At the mouth of the Maitland River you’ll find the historic Town of Goderich, home of the largest operating salt mine in the world. The Town has a ton of scenic locales. You’ll discover a handful of parks and a lighthouse, all with cliffside views, beautiful Cove Road with it’s kilometer-long beachside boardwalk, the graceful span of the Menesetung Bridge, a vibrant heritage downtown in Courthouse Square, riverside hiking trails and more. Goderich offers a wide variety of amenities and unique local eating experiences including West Street Willy’s, a location featured on the Food Network’s “You Gotta Eat Here,” a locally famous bakery, brewery and a number of comfortable accommodations.
Trail Attributes
Trail Distance: 4km. Primarily on residential and beachfront roads with some off-road trail.
Links to Local Maps
Ontario’s West Coast: Everything cycling in Huron County, both on the Trail and off. Includes a PDF and interactive map, shorter loops and itineraries. A great resource.
Goderich to Guelph Rail Trail: Using a former CP railway line, this 127+km trail connects the communities of Goderich and Guelph and 11 communities in-between.
Port to Point Trail: A proposed 5km multi-use trail connecting the Goderich to Point Farms Provincial Park.
Staging Areas
- Goderich Community Centre Hall: 180 McDonald St, Goderich,ON
Amenities
Transit
Helpful Links
Ontario’s West Coast (Tourism)
Maitland Valley Conservation Authority
Ontario By Bike – Cycle Friendly Businesses and Trip Ideas
Protecting. Connecting. Celebrating. The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River.
The Waterfront Regeneration Trust is a registered charity. Charitable Registration Number: 86767 9821 RR0001
