Speed River Trail End to End

We will hike the entire Speed River Trail, from Blackbridge Rd in Cambridge, to The Boathouse on Gordon St. in Guelph. See Guelph Hiking Trail Club Handbook for details. 

Length: 16 km,

Pace moderate 3-4 km/hr

Time 4.5 hours plus carpool/Bus time to start. (Bus will be ordered if more than 25 hikers register at 10.00 pp.)

Level 2 due to length

Bring Water and a lunch. This hike will run rain or shine.

Meet at covered bridge parking lot on Gordon for the carpool to Blackbridge, (the Cambridge, west trailhead) . 8:30 am meeting and check in time.

This hike will be volunteer supported with at least 2 drop out points along the way.  Snacks and water provided at Niska Rd.

Registration will open April 4th and close on April 30th. 

What to bring: This is a spring hike, please dress accordingly in layers, and bring a hat and sunscreen. Wear good hiking boots: rain, mud is possible. Bring rain gear.

Optional hiking Gear: Hiking poles if you like using them.  Bring water, snacks and pack a lunch - we will stop for lunch around noon.

Our badge for this hike includes completing the Radial Line Trail (E2E in middle to late September 2026). Badges can be purchased at the end of the hike for $5.

Hike Leader: Michelle Lebon, milebon231@gmail.com

Co Leaders: Mira S., Tom R., Alison S., Mary M., Emily S, Mike V.

Volunteers to support this event: Rhonda McMahon rmcmahon1957@gmail.com

with Jim H., Michelle W.

If you are able to volunteer for this event, please contact Rhonda. We would love to have members come out and cheer this group on during this event, help with water, handing out snacks and assist with safe road/bridge crossings.