Central Trail
Rouge National Urban Park
This section of trail winds along hedgerows, with views of agricultural and urban landscapes. Following the Katabokokonk creek, and then the Little Rouge creek, hear the sounds of ever-present water.
| Location | Locations are listed from north to south Black Walnut Day Use Area 7445 Elgin Mills Rd E, Markham Lat: 43.937775, Long: -79.2239 Google Maps Major Mackenzie Trailhead 7322 Major Mackenzie Drive East, Markham Lat: 43.91878, Long: -79.22343 Google Maps 16th Avenue Trailhead 7741 16th Avenue, Markham Lat: 43.90279 Long: -79.21139 Google Maps |
| Difficulty |
Easy Surface condition: compacted granular |
| Distance |
10.5 km total (one way)
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| Time |
3 hours total (one way)
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| Washrooms |
Available at Black Walnut Day Use Area |
| Parking | Limited free parking is available all year at each location listed above |
Trail Features
- Seating nodes – Take a break and enjoy the views over the calming agricultural fields, wetlands and meadowlands
- Restored wetlands/forests – Walk through restored wetland, woodlots and meadows
- Historic laneway – Walk alongside a historic maple laneway from the time of early settlers
- Bridge and boardwalks – Walk over a bridge over Katabokokonk creek and traverse over seasonally wet areas on boardwalks
- Picnic area – Pack your lunch in a reusable container, as this trail has the perfect picnic area that overlooks the Katabokakonk creek just north of Boyles cemetery
Trail Map
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