Lynn Valley Trail Association

This rail line formerly owned by the Canadian National Railway, was established along the pioneer river trail in 1873 and abandoned in 1988. The corridor was purchased by the Regional Municipality of Haldimand-Norfolk in 1991 as a possible route for future water and sewer lines to Lake Erie treatment facilities. The Lynn Valley Trail Association was formed in 1988 as a lobby group to promote preservation of the route as a multi-purpose corridor including use as a hiking and nature trail. The group was set up on the basis that the trail was in an environmentally sensitive area. The trail was officially opened for use on May 2, 1993.

Since 1992, many positive change have taken place along the trail, such as the addition of benches and picnic tables, and barriers with pedestrian/cycle access. Decking and handrails have been added to the four trestle bridges. Fencing and signage have been upgraded and added as needed . The Association now undertakes the maintenance and care of the trail on a continual basis.