G2G Trail Ride Sept 2025

I rode the G2G trail from Elmira Ontario to Benmiller
The trail is very beautiful

https://www.g2grailtrail.com/

The Goderich‑to‑Guelph (G2G) Rail Trail is a 132 km (about 82 mi) multi‑use greenway that stretches from the shores of Lake Huron at Goderich to downtown Guelph in southwestern Ontario 
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What it is
Built on the old Guelph & Goderich Railway line (completed 1907, decommissioned 1988) and officially opened in 2015 
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Compacted stone‑dust surface, low‑grade, so it’s easy on foot, bike, wheelchair, and in winter you can snowshoe or ski 
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Part of the Trans Canada Trail network, connecting 13 towns and villages along the way 
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Highlights along the route
Covered bridges: West Montrose Covered Bridge (the only remaining one in Ontario) and the Menesetung Bridge in Goderich 
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Scenic variety: rolling farmland, woodlands, wetlands, streams and the Lake Huron shoreline 
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Cultural stops: local Mennonite bakeries, historic sites, and community festivals 
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Current status
Most of the trail is off‑road, but a 2.7 km on‑road gap in Guelph is being addressed through the “Bridge the Gap” campaign, with community‑led planning and city support 
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The trail is maintained by volunteers through G2G Rail Trail Inc., a registered charity that relies on donations and memberships to keep the path accessible 
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Getting there & getting involved
Access points are at the North Harbour Road entrance in Goderich and at every road crossing the former CPR line 
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You can explore an interactive map on the G2G website, join a volunteer crew, or support the trail with a donation 
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In short, the G2G trail offers a flat, scenic, and community‑rich route for walkers, cyclists, families, and winter enthusiasts—linking Lake Huron to Guelph while preserving a piece of Ontario’s railway heritage.