Amherstburg-Essex Greenway
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The Amherstburg-Essex Greenway is a 1 kilometre-long paved rail trail
along a former CN Rail spur line in the town of Essex, Ontario. The trail currently links South Talbot Road to Sadler's Park in Essex. CN Rail had donated this spur line in 1997, following the donation of its other subdivision, which is now the Chrysler Canada Greenway
, in 1993, to ERCA
, which manages the trail. The total distance of the former rail line is 26 km, and extends via McGregor to Amherstburg
. ERCA has stated they plan on linking to the Chrysler Canada Greenway and Amherstburg when funds become available.
Rail trail
A rail trail is the conversion of a disused railway easement into a multi-use path, typically for walking, cycling and sometimes horse riding. The characteristics of former tracks—flat, long, frequently running through historical areas—are appealing for various development. The term sometimes also...
along a former CN Rail spur line in the town of Essex, Ontario. The trail currently links South Talbot Road to Sadler's Park in Essex. CN Rail had donated this spur line in 1997, following the donation of its other subdivision, which is now the Chrysler Canada Greenway
Chrysler Canada Greenway
The Chrysler Canada Greenway is a 42 km-long rail trail in Essex County, Ontario, stretching from Oldcastle, Ontario to Leamington, Ontario.- History :...
, in 1993, to ERCA
Essex Region Conservation Authority
The Essex Region Conservation Authority is a non-profit organization responsible for parks, wetlands, and waterways in most of Essex County and its boundaries....
, which manages the trail. The total distance of the former rail line is 26 km, and extends via McGregor to Amherstburg
Amherstburg, Ontario
Amherstburg is a Canadian town near the mouth of the Detroit River in Essex County, Ontario. It is approximately south of the U.S...
. ERCA has stated they plan on linking to the Chrysler Canada Greenway and Amherstburg when funds become available.