The Friendship Trail is the southern section of the Greater Niagara Circle Route.
The Friendship Trail extends 16 kms across the Town of Fort Erie, running parallel to the north shore of Lake Erie. Beginning at the Port Colborne border in the west, this relaxing and picturesque trail takes visitors through lush farmland, quaint villages, pristine watersheds, and quiet residential areas as it leads to historic Old Fort Erie, Lake Erie and the Niagara River Recreation Trail .
Much of the trail is located upon an abandoned rail line, meaning it is relatively level and smooth - an easy ride for children and adults alike. The trail is used by walkers, hikers, cyclists and rollerbladers in the summer, and hikers and cross-country skiers in the winter. Of course, the trail is also wheelchair accessible.
Providing views of the Buffalo Skyline on the horizon, the Friendship Trail extends 17 km east across picturesque Six Mile Creek and through quiet residential streets as it leads to historic Old Fort Erie, waterfront parks along Lake Erie and the Niagara River Recreation Trail beyond. The majority of the trail is relatively level and smooth, making it easy walking and riding for children and adults alike.
Please note that due to 406 Highway South Construction, there will be a major detour affecting the Greater Niagara Circle Route for the next two years. The following is a safe detour route -
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Northbound Cycling Route:
Left up onto Woodlawn on sidewalk to Staples
Right through parking lot of Seaway Mall
Right on Lancaster
Right on Quaker (becomes Towpath)
Left on Grisdale
Right on Merritt Road
Cross 406 at lights
Left on Kottmeier
Right on Port Robinson to Canal Trail
Southbound Cycling Route:
Right on Port Robinson Rd
Left on Kottmeier
Right on Merritt Road
Cross 406 at lights
Left on Grisdale
Right on Towpath (becomes Quaker)
Left on Lancaster
Left through parking lot of Seaway Mall
Left on Woodlawn (on sidewalk)
Right on Canal Trail
See map
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