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Bowmanville Valley Trail

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Clarington

Bowmanville Valley Trail

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Bowmanville Valley Trail

00:48

3.07km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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44 m

Bowman Creek

Highlight • River

Bowman Creek flows south from the Oak Ridges Moraine through farmland and Bowmanville before emptying into Lake Ontario. Through town, the creek runs through a wooded valley corridor and is home to plenty of wildlife, including birds, fish, and blue herons, so keep an eye out as you walk along its banks. Seasonal salmon and trout runs make the creek popular with anglers, so you’ll likely spot a few casting a line while you’re here.

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431 m

Goodyear Dam

Highlight • Structure

The Goodyear Dam sits along Bowman Creek near the former Goodyear site and was built in the 1920s to supply water for the factory. Today, the dam serves as a barrier to invasive sea lamprey, with a fish ladder and bypass channel allowing salmon and trout to continue upstream during seasonal spawning runs. In the fall, you can see lots of fish gathering below the dam, making this a popular stop along the trail.

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1.53 km

Bowman Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Bowman Valley Trail is a mostly paved route that follows Bowman Creek through a wooded green corridor in the heart of Bowmanville, with peaceful sections that run under beautiful, mature trees. Despite passing through an urban area, much of the trail feels surprisingly removed from the surrounding town as it winds alongside the creek through forest and floodplain. In autumn, you can often see salmon moving upstream, with several benches along the way, perfect for a lovely break to enjoy the quiet scenery.

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3.07 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.46 km

578 m

Surfaces

2.39 km

578 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 18 July

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94 %

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