The Tom Thomson Trail

The trail is in differing stages of completion from initial establishment (relatively rough) to well established and is marked in red on the map below

This information is for that part of the trail.

• Length: 43.4 km completed   |   Difficulty: Variable from easy to challenging
• Surface: Crushed stone dust; hard-packed surfaces with some rough sections; and quiet roadways.
• Access:
  • North of the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre parking lot in Owen Sound (north end of 2nd Ave East). Look for the Trailhead Kiosk next to the start of the Trail.
  • Trailhead Kiosk is located in Fred Raper Park in Meaford on Sykes Street (Hwy 26) near the west end of the Meaford Harbour
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Map

Trail Etiquette – Tom Thomson Trail

(Adapted from Bruce Grey Trails Network Website)

• Expect and Respect other trail Users
• Keep to the right to allow other users to pass on your left. When stopping for a break, move to the side to allow others room to pass.
• Stay on the trail! Don't make new trails or use unmarked (unsigned) trails.
• Respect neighbouring landowners by staying off private property, and avoid excessive noise.
• Leave the trail as you found it; whatever you pack in, pack out. Leave the wildflowers and wildlife for others to enjoy.
• Maintain control of your pets. Carry a leash for your dog and be prepared to use it.
• Those with animals on the Trail are asked to 'Stoop and Scoop' near residential areas and when waste is on the trail path.
• Use trails only according to the permitted uses indicated on the signage.
• Tom Thomson Trail is a 3-season Trail – spring through fall. During winter months some of the trail route is used by snowmobiles.
• Obey any trail closure signs.
• The trail bed may experience problems in the spring. Check the trail conditions. If you are leaving tracks over ½" deep don't use the trail. If there are no signs posted, but weather conditions have been bad, do not use the trail.
• Some sections of the Tom Thomson Trail are “on road” and it is recommended that trail users wear highly visible and/or reflective clothing.