The Lynn Valley Trail follows the former CNR rail line, first established in 1873 as the Lake Huron and Port Dover Railway. After the line was abandoned in 1988, the Lynn Valley Trail Association (LVTA) was formed to preserve the corridor for public use.
In 1993, the trail officially opened. Today, the LVTA maintains the 10 km trail with the help of volunteers, memberships, and donations. The trail connects Simcoe and Port Dover, providing a scenic route for walking, cycling, and nature study.
To keep the trail safe and enjoyable for all:
The Lynn Valley Trail passes through diverse habitats, including:
Along the way, visitors may encounter cardinals, bluebirds, red-tailed hawks, chipmunks, deer, turtles, and frogs. Each season brings unique flora: trilliums and skunk cabbage in spring, lobelias and white snakeroot in summer, and asters and goldenrod in the fall.
From 2015–2019, at least 77 species of birds were identified, including the Rose-breasted Grosbeak and Yellow Warbler.
The mix of gravel and compacted soil paths makes it accessible for cycling, hiking, and cross-country skiing in winter.
Your gift helps keep the Lynn Valley Trail safe, beautiful and accessible.
A volunteer-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, protecting, and enhancing the Lynn Valley Trail for everyone to enjoy.
