EL CAMINO MAITLAND
The Maitland Trail Association Annual Fundraiser
An Amazing Hike along the Maitland Trail
with multiple distances to choose from
Saturday: 31km, 16km or 10km
Sunday: 19km or 12km
Kids 17 & Under Hike for FREE!
Countdown to event
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
Saturday Hike ONLY
Hike distance choices: Auburn to Benmiller 31k; River Line to Benmiller 16k; Sharpes Creek to Benmiller 10k.
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Register for Saturday Hike ONLYCA$42.18May 16 - Jun 30
Sunday Hike ONLY
Hike distance choices: Goderich to Benmiller 19k; Jenkins to Benmiller 12k.
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Register for Sunday Hike ONLYCA$42.18May 16 - Jun 30
2 DAY Hike (Saturday & Sunday)
2 DAYS of hiking. Choice of distance for Saturday and Sunday.
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Register for 2 DAY Hike (Saturday & Sunday)CA$56.20May 16 - Jun 30
A Gift for Free
Ceramic 12 oz Hunter Green Coffee Mug
A special gift for hiking the El Camino Maitland!
If you'd like one, click the SHOP button and select the box to claim your mug.
DRAWS for Giveaways
ALL REGISTERED Hikers will be entered into draws for a chance to win locally crafted artisan's goods.
Winners to pickup on the weekend of the El Camino Maitland.
Finish Area Refreshments

REGISTRATION DETAILS (important)
* After JULY 31st, NO REFUNDS will be issued. After this date, refunds will be considered a donation to the Maitland Trail Assoc. and an Income Tax Receipt will be issued.
** Children 17 & under on September 20th, 2025 hike for FREE.
*** Under no circumstances will hikers be allowed to start longest hike after 7:30 am on Sat. or 7:45 am on Sun.
**** Please print your registration form and bring it with you.
Busing
As soon as you have CHECKED IN at the Benmiller Community Hall, you may line up to board a bus. Each bus accommodates 40 passengers. Once a bus is full, it will depart and the next bus will begin loading hikers.
IMPORTANT: To ensure a more efficient and timely shuttle service,
bus loading will operate on a first-come, first-served basis this year.
SATURDAY
Auburn Start: Buses will depart beginning at 6:45 am, running approx. every 10 minutes. (There will be 4 buses running with the last bus expected to leave at approximately 7:15 am).
Sharpes Creek Start: Bus will depart at 8:30 am ONLY.
SUNDAY
Goderich Start: Buses will depart beginning at 7:00 am, running approx. every 10 minutes. (There will be 4 buses running with the last bus expected to leave at approximately 7:40 am).
Jenkins Start: Bus will depart at 8:30 am ONLY.
Start and Finish
All shuttles will start at the Benmiller Community Hall to bus hikers to the trail head start.
All hikers will finish at the Benmiller Community Hall.
Products for Sale
There may be promotional items available for purchase at the event. A debit/credit machine will be onsite for your convenience, should items be offered.
Parking
Once again, FREE parking on Saturday and Sunday at the Community Hall in Benmiller.
Registration Limit
300 will be the cut off for registration. Once the event is closed, you can add your name to a waiting list by emailing camino@maitlandtrail.ca.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Camino Committee
- Website
- Visit website