The trail is generally flat walking with some wetter sections best explored in early spring and late fall. The trail may be closed in summer to protect a nesting colony of great blue herons.

This walk explores mostly the norther section of Backus, though it doe briefly loop below the Sand Road. For those who want to make a combined walk with the Sugar Bush trail, it's a matter of following this trail through the section south of the Sand Road and then following the directions for the Sugar Bush Trail.

Information provided by the Hike Ontario guide and the Haldimand website.

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