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Sulphur Springs Train Station – The Hermitage Ruins loop from Governor's Road Conservation Area

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Sulphur Springs Train Station – The Hermitage Ruins loop from Governor's Road Conservation Area

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Sulphur Springs Train Station – The Hermitage Ruins loop from Governor's Road Conservation Area

01:47

16.0km

230m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

381 m

Sulphur Springs Train Station

Highlight • Historical Site

2

2.19 km

Main Loop

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Main Loop starts at the Sulphur Springs Train Station and loops through a hemlock grove and past the Hermitage Ruins. Hiking counter-clockwise tackles the steeper climbs instead of descending them. This trail is shared by hikers, trail runners, gravel cyclists, and horseback riders, and has quite a bit of shade but does pass sunny open meadows.

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3

14.4 km

The Hermitage Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

These ruins are of the second house built on this property when it was acquired by the Leiths in the 1850s. It burned down in 1934, although the daughter of the Leiths continued living on the premises in a smaller house within it. There are plenty of ghost stories surrounding this place, mostly stemming from the death of William Black, who appeared hung in the barn, following a truncated love affair with a relative of the previous owner of the estate, Otto Ives.

Tip by

4

15.5 km

Bruce W. Duncan Wildlife Teaching Garden

Highlight • Structure

This little garden sits right along the rail trail by the old station and has a ton of great information for kids. Signs describe the local wildlife, hibernating snakes, raptors, bugs, and challenge kids to find as many different bird species as possible from an illustrated list. There are some benches where you can rest and enjoy the flora.

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5

15.5 km

Sulphur Springs Train Station

Highlight • Historical Site

The Sulphur Springs Train Station is a well-preserved historical train stop. Take a look at old trains and enjoy a Trail Information Centre with restrooms, covered picnic benches, bike lock area and drinking fountain. There's even a little ice cream shop. The old, red Victorian building has been used on TV shows, so if it looks familiar you may have seen it before.

Tip by

B

16.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

4.22 km

843 m

293 m

289 m

115 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

4.22 km

514 m

329 m

115 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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