From the beginning of Rails to Trails movement on the Island, the completion of the section from Murray River to Iona has been a goal of the Wood Islands and Area Development Corporation. In fact, the first event organized by Island Trails (then Rails to Trails P.E.l.) was a hike from Melville Station to Iona in October, 1989.

In August , 2002, a troop of Canadian Military Engineers from Gagetown, New Brunswick, rebuilt the railway trestle bridge at Melville Station, thereby making a major contribution to completing the old Murray River branch line. They re-decked the bridge and installed railing as a training exercise and to commemorate their 100th anniversary.

The focus has now shifted to upgrading the rail beds from Iona to Murray River, and developing a link from the existing bed to the Plough the Waves Centre where the old Belle River Station building will be moved and restored. One of the unique features of this section of the trail will be the original stone culverts built back in 1905 and 1906.

Sections of the trail are now ready for you to enjoy from Murray River to Murray Harbour and from Montague to Georgetown. Check this page regularly for updates on progress of this section of the trail.

For information on these and all other Island Trails, please go to the Confederation Trail PEI website.

Also try these other trail sites: Trans Canada Trail, Island Trails, TCT Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Trails,New Brunswick Trails,Newfoundland Trailway, Velo Quebec, Ontario Trails Council, Manitoba Recreational Trails Association, Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Assoc., Alberta Trail Net, Trails BC, Trail Canada, International Trails Day 2004.