[1] The Kissing Bridge Trailway is a rail trail that runs
between Guelph and Millbank. The trail passes through Ariss, West Montrose,
Elmira, Wallenstein, Linwood and Millbank.. Most of the trail is located in
the Waterloo County and is well maintained. A wonderful journey through rural
areas and towns.
[2] East of West Montrose, the original railway bridge is missing, so be prepared
to climb up a hill and use the road. Another original railway bridge is missing
west of Wallenstein, and you have to detour via #86 and Powell Rd.
[3] Then, the small section of trail located in Perth County is not maintained
and is not suitable for cycling (2006). Plan to start or stop cycling at the Lichty
Rd gates.
eastern end of trail starts at Silvercreek Pkwy N in Guelph
start at numerous places
ped bridge
new trail surface
mowing needed
rural two track trail
just east of West Montrose a hill climb up to road - a missing RR bridge over the Grand River
Kissing Bridge at West Montrose ... cross river and head west towards Elmira
West end of trail at Millbank ... not suitable for use unless you want adventure cycling
no trail maintenance starting at Millbank
battery powered electric cattle fence across trail
Perth County trail section in Millbank ... awful
Lichty Road trail gates looking west to Perth County
trail gates at Lichty Rd heading east in Waterloo County
looking west along trail at Linwood ... evidently some local folk are not trail advocates
at Linwood looking east along the trail
From here it is an easy cycle eastward, except for the missing bridge at
Wallenstein ... use the road route and pick up the trail at the feed mill in
Wallenstein. From here you can head east to Elmira or take the Trans Canada
Trail (TCT) that heads south to Stl Jacobs from Wallenstein (about 20 km) on
paved and gravel roads. See above links for more information.
