Marguerite Ormston Trailway – A Golden Riverside Walk

🍁 Marguerite Ormston Trailway – A Golden Riverside Walk 📍 Location: Waterloo, Ontario (trail starts near Silver Lake) 📏 Distance: 4.8km loop (easy-moderate) 📅 Best Time: October (peak fall colors) | Finish by 6:30 PM (darkens early!) 🌲 Trail Highlights ✅ Riverside Gold – Maples + oaks reflect in the Grand River. ✅ Great Blue Heron – Spot them fishing (they ignore humans!). ✅ Forest Tunnel – Crunchy leaf carpets + pine-scented air. ⚠️ Watch Out For ❌ Hidden Roots/Rocks – Thick leaves camouflage trippers. ❌ Steep Short Climb – Brief cardio burst mid-loop. 📸 Photo Ops 📷 Heron Hunting – Silent stance near silver ripples. 📷 Mirror River – Sunrise/sunset doubles the color. 🏆 Why This Trail? "Where else can you trade spreadsheets for heron sightings, then hike home under a canopy of fire?" #WaterlooHikes #FallInOntario #GrandRiverViews