With the summer of 2011 rapidly coming to an end. I enjoyed a wonderful day biking the "Caledon Trail Way. The trail is what exists of what use to be an old railway route that was retired in the 1980's. The Caledon Trail Way runs for 35 KM between Terra Cotta and highway 9 north of Palgrave. This trail opened in 1995 and was the first designated part of the "Trans Canada Trail"
I only live about 18 KM from the trail. I drove with my Raleigh Mountain bike. Placed on my bike rack, mounted on my car. Drove north on Dixie until I reached the trail. There was ample parking to park my car. Also to organize my gear for the ride ahead.
My bike ride was from the parking lot for the Caledon Trail located on Dixie. Just north of Old Base Line Road. I peddled all the way to the village of Terra Cotta. The total distance of the ride was about 18 miles or 30 KM.
The beautiful scenery enjoyed along the trail was varied. I enjoyed; farm country, wooded areas, and marshlands. I did cross a few bridges on the section of trail I rode. Including one that crossed highway 10. This scenic Ontario trail was easy to ride. As it is flat, and only runs east or west.
The highlight of the day was a short swim in the Credit River when I reached the village of Terra Cotta. There is a small park located in Terra Cotta on the Credit River. It was a great idea to be wearing my swim suit for this ride. Just like I knew it was going to happen. Thanks to good friend Harold for recommending this great biking trail! It was my first swim ever in The Credit River. It was a small, but very special pleasure. I will not soon forget!
http://www.town.caledon.on.ca/residential/maps/town-hall.asp?folder=caledon_trail_map&mapName=Trails%20Map
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