Rare Trail Party

Cambridge, Canada • 21 Sep 2025

16th Annual Trail Party

The 16th Annual Trail Party is scheduled for Sunday, September 21, 2025. The event is promoted with the hashtag #StepUpForNature and is presented by rare Charitable Research Reserve as part of its events program.

rare describes its events as opportunities to explore and celebrate outdoor spaces. The reserve’s public offerings include seminars, invasive species removal activities, and nature walks. The reserve maintains many kilometres of trails that are free and open to the public.

Organizer and location

The Trail Party is organized by rare Charitable Research Reserve, a community-based land trust and environmental institute that protects over 1,200 acres of environmentally sensitive land across eight properties in Waterloo Region and Wellington County. The organization’s main address is 1679 Blair Rd, Cambridge, ON N3H 4R8. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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