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Sulphur Springs Train Station – The Hermitage Ruins loop from Ancaster

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Sulphur Springs Train Station – The Hermitage Ruins loop from Ancaster

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Sulphur Springs Train Station – The Hermitage Ruins loop from Ancaster

02:53

10.5km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.51 km

Bruce W. Duncan Wildlife Teaching Garden

Highlight • Structure

This little garden sits right along the rail trail by the old station and has a ton of great information for kids. Signs describe the local wildlife, hibernating snakes, raptors, …

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2

3.54 km

Sulphur Springs Train Station

Highlight • Historical Site

The Sulphur Springs Train Station is a well-preserved historical train stop. Take a look at old trains and enjoy a Trail Information Centre with restrooms, covered picnic benches, bike lock …

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3

4.59 km

The Hermitage Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

These ruins are of the second house built on this property when it was acquired by the Leiths in the 1850s. It burned down in 1934, although the daughter of …

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4

5.25 km

Main Loop

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Main Loop starts at the Sulphur Springs Train Station and loops through a hemlock grove and past the Hermitage Ruins. Hiking counter-clockwise tackles the steeper climbs instead of descending …

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10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.56 km

1.21 km

465 m

259 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.47 km

1.32 km

591 m

108 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Friday 6 November

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37 %

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