UPDATED - Grey County CP Rail Trail temporarily closed due to recent weather-related damage

Updated April 17, 2025 - Grey County has reopened the majority of the CP Rail Trail with two sections remaining closed. The removal and clean up of downed trees and limbs from recent ice storms and high winds has been completed. Two sections remain closed between Division Street and Sunny Valley Road (in the Municipality of Meaford) AND Sideroad 60 to Sideroad 80 (in the Township of Chatsworth) due to significant washout/rutting damage. Thank you to the public for your patience.

April 14th, 2025 - The Grey County CP Rail Trail is closed to all users until further notice due to damage caused by recent significant weather. Ongoing investigations have identified several sections of the trail that have experienced washouts. There are also areas with downed trees and limbs from recent ice storms and high winds.  

The closure is necessary to ensure public safety and limit further damage to the trail. Staff are working diligently to eliminate the dangerous conditions. There is no timeline for reopening and updates will be shared as more information is known.  

Grey County is asking the public not to use the trail for any purpose during the closure.  

For more information about Grey County’s other forest properties and trails, please visit www.grey.ca/forests-trails. For general inquiries about Grey County forests and trails, email trails [at] grey.ca (trails[at]grey[dot]ca) or call 1-800-567-4739. 

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For media inquiries contact Rob Hatten, communications manager at rob.hatten [at] grey.ca (rob[dot]hatten[at]grey[dot]ca).