Walter Bean Grand River Trail

02:21

9.10km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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359 m

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 hike. The trail is mostly flat, with a mix of paved and gravel surfaces, and stays close to the water for much of the route. You’ll move between open parkland and shaded sections through trees, with occasional views of the river. It’s part of a much longer trail system that runs through the region, but this stretch is especially accessible and easy to follow.

Tip by

2.80 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 some areas and more filtered glimpses through trees in others. The river moves steadily here, and you’ll often see birds along the banks or on the water. It’s part of a much larger river system that flows south across the region toward Lake Erie, adding a quiet sense of scale to an otherwise easy, local walk.

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4.61 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 this route, you’ll need to park at the main RIM Park parking area that is located on Park Road. It’s a common point of confusion, so it’s worth planning ahead.

Tip by

9.10 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.95 km

702 m

365 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.26 km