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Pedestrian bridge on the Lower Don Trail in the Don River Valley, Toronto
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Lower Don Trail

Toronto·Riverdale·13.5 km·3-4 hours

Length

13.5 km

Elevation

33 m

Surface

Paved

Type

Out & Back

A 13.5-kilometre paved trail following the Don River from E.T. Seton Park south to Corktown Common, passing through some of Toronto's most scenic ravine landscapes. The route connects Crothers Woods, Todmorden Mills, Evergreen Brick Works, and Riverdale Park, offering a continuous urban wilderness corridor through the heart of the city.

Very Toronto Tips

This is the trail that converts sceptics — the one that makes you understand why Toronto's ravine system is genuinely world-class. Start at Brick Works on a Saturday morning, grab a coffee at the market, then walk south. By the time you hit the Corktown Common splash pad, you'll have forgotten you're in a city of three million.

Highlights

Don River viewsEvergreen Brick WorksTodmorden Mills heritage siteRiverdale Park skyline viewsCrothers Woods forestChester Hill Lookout

Amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Stroller-friendly
  • Washrooms

Getting There

Transit

Take TTC bus 81 to Thorncliffe Park Drive at Overlea Boulevard to reach E.T. Seton Park. The southern end at Corktown Common is accessible via the 504 King streetcar.

Parking

Free parking at E.T. Seton Park off Thorncliffe Park Drive. Additional lots at Evergreen Brick Works ($2-$10) and Riverdale Park East.

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Seasonal Notes

Best: Year-round

Trail is open year-round and plowed in winter. Spring flooding can occasionally submerge low-lying sections near the river. Fall colours are spectacular through the ravine canopy.

Official Trail Page

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