Adopted Trails
The current trails network at Hillside Beach created through the “Adopt-A-Trail” project are used year-round by residents and visitors hiking the area and are well compacted by this foot traffic. The Sunset trail signs can be found throughout the community at 19 volunteer-maintained trails.
Trail from Store to Park
The new trail from the store to park was created last Fall 2024 by the RM Alexander. This trail is for non-motorized vehicles only (walking, bikes, strollers) and the RM Alexander will put signs up soon.
Accessible Year-Round Washroom
The RM Alexander received Grant Funds to provide a permanent, year-round (waterless) washroom at Charlie Wall Park. It will be the same as the one installed last year at the Traverse Bay boat launch. Discussions are underway in terms of exact location of the washroom.
2025 Trail Accessibility at Park and Beach
Phase 1 of our project (2025) is to convert existing trails and amenities to be accessible. Currently our public beach and community park have large barriers to entry for anyone with mobility challenges. With a growing senior and year-round population HBCA will make critical upgrades to the park and beach trail infrastructure to ensure they are accessible to all.
Hillside Beach path - Improve the grade of the existing beach access trail and add a 50-foot accessibility mat extending to the water’s edge. This work will be done on the gravel trail to the sandy beach situated at the end of Lagoon Rd.
Charlie Wall Park - Develop a new 200 ft accessible hard top trail leading from the accessible parking area into the sports field allowing access to the children’s playground and the picnic shelter area for residents and visitors with enhanced mobility requirements. The trail will also connect to the new year round accessible washroom being provided by the RM Alexander.
Our future Phase 2 of the project (2026) involves development of new trails extending from the Charlie Wall Park trail into the surrounding forested area. These new trails will provide an additional 5 kilometers to our existing network of trails dedicated to non-motorized mixed use such as cross-country skiing, bicycling and hiking.
Lori Jean Manness & Candace Rea, Co-chairs of Trails Committee
Hillside Beach path - Improve the grade of the existing beach access trail and add a 50-foot accessibility mat extending to the water’s edge. This work will be done on the gravel trail to the sandy beach situated at the end of Lagoon Rd.
Charlie Wall Park - Develop a new 200 ft accessible hard top trail leading from the accessible parking area into the sports field allowing access to the children’s playground and the picnic shelter area for residents and visitors with enhanced mobility requirements. The trail will also connect to the new year round accessible washroom being provided by the RM Alexander.
Our future Phase 2 of the project (2026) involves development of new trails extending from the Charlie Wall Park trail into the surrounding forested area. These new trails will provide an additional 5 kilometers to our existing network of trails dedicated to non-motorized mixed use such as cross-country skiing, bicycling and hiking.
Lori Jean Manness & Candace Rea, Co-chairs of Trails Committee
Hillside Beach Community Association
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