Plan Your Walking Trip
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Walking Routes
McMaster has a beautifully scenic campus with tons of walking options for students, staff, and visitors. Whether you need to quickly get to class, distress from a busy day, or just wish to explore the neighbourhood, McMaster’s got you covered.
Bordering campus is the magnificent Cootes Paradise. This area has been prized for its beauty since 1780.
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Travel Time
Starting anywhere within the gold area means that you can reach McMaster campus within a 15 minute walk! By avoiding traffic, you can ensure you make it to your desired location on time and in style.
Walking Trails Near Campus
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There are three main trails connecting McMaster to the community. Ravine Road Trail is pictured in red, Chegwin Trail is pictured in blue, and Cootes drive trail is pictured in green.
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Ravine Road Trail Image Credits
Check out this trail! Ravine Road Trail entrances are located at the intersection of Marion Ave North and Dromore Crescent, and Michell Crescent (on McMaster’s campus). The trail is a beautiful way to get your daily dose of nature when travel to or from McMaster.
Chegwin Trail
Discover the well-loved Chegwin Trail that ventures though Cootes Paradise. This trail is a great option if you’re looking to take a break between classes or get your daily steps in! The entrances to Chegwin trail can both be found on McMaster’s campus, behind Brandon Hall and Les Prince Hall.
During the winter months, take into consideration that the icey hills within this trail may make it more difficult to complete.
Cootes Drive Trail
Cootes Drive Trail is as an easy and beautiful route connecting Dundas and McMaster. The entrances of this route can be found at the intersection of East Street North and Cootes Drive, and the interscetion of Collage Crescent and King Street West (on McMaster’s campus). This trail is also home to many native turtle species. Expect to see turtles on this trail during the summer!
Hamilton Brantford Rail Trail
The Hamilton Brantford Rail Trail spans a portion of the Trans-Canada Trail. A distance of 80 km overall! The trail is newly built and connects Brantford and Hamilton to McMaster University. There are many entrances to this trail, even on Emerson Street right below McMaster. This trail is well-loved by the community for both walking and biking.