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Columbia Forest – West Side Trails loop from Trillium Valley Park

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Columbia Forest – West Side Trails loop from Trillium Valley Park

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Columbia Forest – West Side Trails loop from Trillium Valley Park

03:35

13.4km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.55 km

Sundew stormwater pond

Highlight • Lake

Although this is just a small pond designed to manage storm runoff it does add a nice backdrop for photos and creates habitat for local and migrating birds.

Tip by

3.98 km

The Columbia Forest is a wonderful natural escape on the outer edge of Waterloo. There is a robust trail network through the woods that allows hikers, runners, and mountain bikers access to a variety of terrain.

Tip by

5.60 km

West Side Trails

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The West Side Trails are a collection of multi-use trails that run through the Columbia Forest on the west side of Waterloo. You'll find paved and natural surfaces with a little something for all abilitiy levels.

Tip by

5.98 km

Trail junction

Highlight • Trail

From here you'll have access to a multitude of trail like Upper Ities, Downtown, The 4 Ities, and A-Line. The are all multi-use trail with some features built for mountain …

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6.82 km

Columbia Forest

Highlight • Forest

Columbia Forest is a wonderful area in Waterloo that allows visitors to escape the city without needing to travel far. The many trails are popular with hikers and bikers so keep an eye out for other trail users.

Tip by

8.57 km

Clair Creek

Forest

11.2 km

Geo-Time Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Geo-Time Trail was designed to follow the geologic history of the area with a number of interpretive signs placed along the way. The trail is well maintained and not too strenuous making it accessible to most visitors.

Tip by

13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.47 km

3.68 km

267 m

Surfaces

4.23 km

4.03 km

2.18 km

1.42 km

1.25 km

288 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 17 June

22°C

12°C

70 %

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Columbia Forest – West Side Trails loop from Trillium Valley Park

Sundew stormwater pond

Columbia Forest

West Side Trails

Trail junction

Columbia Forest

Geo-Time Trail

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