- 3.2 km of trails in Bechtel Park
- free parking near entrance
- groomed for cross-country skiing in winter
- close to the leash-free dog park
Keep your dog on leash at all times when using any trails.
Explore our trails
Waterloo's has more than 150 km of trails that you can use year-round. Find trail maps, learn about popular routes, and follow the rules to keep trails safe for everyone.
On this page:
Find a trail map
Use these maps to plan your route:
- City of Waterloo trail map — shows cycling routes, parks, trails and more
- City of Waterloo cycling map (PDF) — download or pick up a printed copy at city facilities
- Google Maps — view Waterloo trails alongside other destinations
We use trail counters at several points along the network.
Learn about our trails
Some popular trails are not maintained by the city, such as the Hydrocut Trail or those in Laurel Creek Conservation Area.
Coyotes live in natural areas across the city, including along trails. Keep dogs on a leash at all times and do not feed wildlife.
- 3.4 km trail
- runs from Research and Technology Ion Station to St. Jacobs Farmers Market Road
- multi-use trail
- fully paved
- part of the Trans Canada Trail
- 1 km trail
- runs from King Street North to Lexington Road
- connects to the Hillside Trail
- multi-use trail
- fully paved
- 3 km trail
- runs from Lexington Road to Hillside Park
- multi-use trail
- partially paved
- 4 km of trails with 18 interpretive signs
- discover when life first appeared and when major catastrophic events took place
- learn about Earth’s history from the Archean and Proterozoic eons through the Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic eras
- track geological time: each metre equals one million years, each centimetre 10,000 years, and each millimetre 100 years
- visit the sundial and learn how to tell time by the sun
Coyotes live in this area. Keep dogs on a leash at all times and do not feed wildlife.
- 5.5 km of trails
- runs between Erb Street West in Waterloo and Ottawa Street in Kitchener
- connects Waterloo Park to Victoria Park
- multi-use trail
- fully paved
- part of the Trans Canada Trail
- historic route linking Waterloo and Kitchener on former railway corridor
- 8 km of trail along the Laurel Creek
- runs from uptown Waterloo through University of Waterloo to Columbia Lake
- multi-use trail
- partially paved
RIM Park Manulife Sportsplex Trails
- 7 km of looping trails
- run through RIM Park Manulife Sportsplex
- access to the Walter Bean Trail
- multi-use trail
- fully paved
- free parking nearby
- 2.5 km of trails
- connects uptown Waterloo to north end of downtown Kitchener
- access to Trans Canada Trail and Iron Horse Trail
- multi-use trail
- fully paved
- lit trail
- 7.5 km of trail
- runs along the Iron Horse Trail and part of the Laurel Trail to St. Jacobs Farmer Market
- connects Kitchener, Waterloo and Township of Woolwich
- multi-use trail
- fully paved
- parking points along trail
- over 8 km of trail
- runs through the cities of Waterloo, Kitchener, Cambridge and Township of Woolwich
- multiple access points including the Marsland Landing, the Claude Dubrick trailway and the Musagetes trailway at RIM Park Manulife Sportsplex
- multi-use trail
- 12 km of trails
- runs through the Forest Hills Woodlot
- access the trail through Laurelwood Drive
- woodlot contains rare plants, migratory breeding birds and a variety of wildlife
Share the trail
Follow these rules to keep trails safe and enjoyable:
- slow down and give space to people walking or using mobility devices
- leash your pet and pick up after your dog
- warn others when passing — ring a bell or call out
- pass on the left; slower users keep right
- stay on trails and respect the privacy of nearby homes
- stop for traffic at crossings
- don't litter — use waste bins or take it home
Help protect Waterloo’s trails for everyone.