Central Trail

Rouge National Urban Park

This section of trail winds along hedgerows, with views of agricultural and urban landscapes. Following the Katabokokonk creek, and then the Little Rouge creek, hear the sounds of ever-present water.

 Location Locations are listed from north to south

Black Walnut Day Use Area
7445 Elgin Mills Rd E, Markham 
Lat: 43.937775, Long: -79.2239
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Major Mackenzie Trailhead
7322 Major Mackenzie Drive Markham
Lat: 43.91878, Long: -79.22343
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16th Avenue Trailhead
7741 16th Avenue, Markham
Lat: 43.90279 Long: -79.21139
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Difficulty

Easy 

Surface condition: compacted granular
Average slope: relatively flat
Average width: 2.4 m

Distance 

10.5 km total (one way)

  • Black Walnut Day Use Area to 7322 Major Mackenzie Drive – 3.4 km
  • 7322 Major Mackenzie Drive to 9619 Reesor Road – 2 km
  • 9619 Reesor Road to 7741 16th Avenue – 2.9 km
  • 7741 16th Avenue to End of trail – 2.2 km
Time

3 hours total (one way)

  • Black Walnut Day Use Area to 7322 Major Mackenzie Drive – 1 h 15 min
  • 7322 Major Mackenzie Drive  to 9619 Reesor Road – 30 min
  • 9619 Reesor Road to 7741 16th Avenue – 45 min
  • 7741 16th Avenue to End of trail – 30 min
Washrooms

Available at Black Walnut Day Use Area

Parking Limited free parking is available all year at each location listed above

Trail Features

  • Seating nodes – Take a break and enjoy the views over the calming agricultural fields, wetlands and meadowlands
  • Restored wetlands/forests – Walk through restored wetland, woodlots and meadows
  • Historic laneway – Walk alongside a historic maple laneway from the time of early settlers
  • Bridge and boardwalks – Walk over a bridge over Katabokokonk creek and traverse over seasonally wet areas on boardwalks

  • Picnic area – Pack your lunch in a reusable container, as this trail has the perfect picnic area that overlooks the Katabokakonk creek just north of Boyles cemetery

Trail Map

Central trail map

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