Twelve Trail and Laura Secord loop

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St. Catharines

Twelve Trail and Laura Secord loop

Moderate

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Twelve Trail and Laura Secord loop

03:17

12.5km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Short Hills Provincial Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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753 m

Twelve Mile Creek

Highlight • River

Twelve Mile Creek has headwaters with cold and clear water, important for the habitat of native Brook Trout. Local conservationists work hard to prevent sediment erosion and protect these sensitive …

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5.27 km

DeCou House Monument and First Nations Peace Monument

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The First Nations Peace Monument and DeCou House Monument are located in DeCew House Heritage Park, on the Laura Secord Trail. The First Nations Peace Monument sits a few meters …

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9.11 km

Bridge at Laura's Crossing

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The Bridge at Laura's Crossing, also known as the Laura Secord Heritage Trail Suspension Bridge, spans 20 metres across Twelve Mile Creek, and is part of the Laura Secord Legacy …

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12.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.88 km

3.83 km

533 m

247 m

Surfaces

4.17 km