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The Beltline Bridge pedestrian overpass on the Kay Gardner Beltline Trail
UrbanEasyBest in Fall

Kay Gardner Beltline Trail

Toronto·Midtown·9 km·2-2.5 hours

Length

9 km

Elevation

30 m

Surface

Gravel

Type

Out & Back

A 9-kilometre walking and cycling trail built on a former railway corridor that once encircled midtown Toronto. The flat, tree-lined path passes through residential neighbourhoods, dips into the Moore Park Ravine, and connects Cedarvale Park to the Don Valley — one of the best urban rail trails in North America.

Highlights

Former railway corridorMoore Park RavineMount Pleasant Cemetery viewsmidtown neighbourhood charmconnections to Cedarvale and Don Valley

Amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Stroller-friendly
  • Washrooms

Getting There

Transit

Multiple subway access points: Eglinton West/Allen station (west end), Mount Pleasant (near Davisville), and Rosedale station (Moore Park Ravine section).

Parking

No dedicated parking lots. Street parking available along the trail on side streets. Best accessed by transit.

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Seasonal Notes

Best: Fall

Open year-round. Very popular for commuter cycling — keep right and be alert. The Moore Park Ravine section is particularly beautiful in autumn.

Official Trail Page

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