Easy
4
hikers
Columbia Lake via Laurel Trail loop
01:03
4.12km
10m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: March 19, 2026
Waypoints
A
Start point
Parking
1
1.48 km
Columbia Lake
Highlight • Lake
Columbia Lake is a shallow, man-made lake designed as part of a stormwater and wetland system on the University of Waterloo campus. The water is generally still, with large sections …
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2
2.18 km
Laurel Creek
Highlight • River
Laurel Creek runs quietly alongside much of the trail. In most sections, it’s wide like a small river, with reeds, grasses, and low vegetation lining the banks. The water level …
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3
2.55 km
Laurel Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Laurel Trail runs for about eight kilometres alongside Laurel Creek, connecting Uptown Waterloo with the University of Waterloo and down to Columbia Lake. It’s a multi-use route with a mix …
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B
4.12 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.83 km
229 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
1.81 km
1.74 km
286 m
229 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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