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Woolwich

View of Laurel Creek Reservoir – Grand River loop from St. Jacobs Village

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Canada
Ontario
Woolwich

View of Laurel Creek Reservoir – Grand River loop from St. Jacobs Village

Moderate

3

riders

View of Laurel Creek Reservoir – Grand River loop from St. Jacobs Village

02:16

49.4km

290m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.15 km for 97 m

After 32.8 km for 65 m

After 40.9 km for 103 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.34 km

St. Jacobs Food Stand

Highlight • Cafe

St Jacobs is a nice spot to get a mid ride snack. It’s also a good place as a destination for shorter rides.

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2

9.20 km

Hardwood Hollows Trail

Highlight • Trail

This forest trail passes through one of Laurel Creek Conservation Area's woodland habitats, offering a quieter alternative to the nearby reservoir and meadow trails. The dense canopy provides shade through …

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3

11.2 km

View of Laurel Creek Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

4

14.2 km

Sundew stormwater pond

Highlight • Lake

Although this is just a small pond designed to manage storm runoff it does add a nice backdrop for photos and creates habitat for local and migrating birds.

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27.1 km

Breithaupt Park

Nature Reserve

6

32.8 km

Grand River

Highlight • River

Formerly known as the River Ouse, the Grand River flows through Ontario before emptying into Lake Erie's northern shore. Here, on the edge of Kitchener, its riparian area is full …

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7

38.5 km

Walter Bean Grand River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Walter Bean Grand River Trail follows a wide, easy path alongside the Grand River, making it more of a relaxed walk or run than a traditional …

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39.6 km

Grand River

Lake

9

41.0 km

Grand River

Highlight • River

Running alongside the trail, the Grand River is the main backdrop for this entire section. For much of the route, you’re walking right beside the water, with open views in …

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10

42.8 km

Walter Bean Grand River Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This is the north end of RIM Park and the end of the Walter Bean Grand River Trail section, but there’s no parking available here. If you’re planning to walk …

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B

49.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.4 km

18.6 km

5.88 km

2.92 km

714 m

Surfaces

36.8 km

9.61 km

2.56 km

336 m

186 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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