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Trails & Conservation Areas

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Whether you are on foot or bike, trails provide opportunities to discover Halton Hills' natural areas, parks and gardens. Bring your binoculars and take some photos of the eye catching wildlife you find on the trails. 

 Conservation Areas

Our conservation areas are situated within Credit Valley, visit the Credit Valley Conservation Website for hours of operation and entrance fees. The trails and lush forest in these conservation areas are our best hidden gems and truly represent the serene nature of Halton Hills. 

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Silvercreek Conservation Area

There are over 1000 acres of wilderness to discover at Silvercreek. The park features a branch of the Credit River, and a large Niagara Escarpment valley. Babbling brooks, marsh land, forest and escarpment rocks give you the perfect mix of mother-nature. 

Vehicle access from 9th Line and Fallbrook Trail (27th Sideroad)

 

Silvercreek Website
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Limehouse Conservation Area

Explore along the Bruce Trail while enjoying the natural wonders of the Niagara Escarpment. Discover the geological heart of the area known as “Hole in the Wall” where ladders lead to cracks and gap within the escarpment rocks. Find huge lime kilns and an old powderhouse, resources from the 1800s representing an important part of Ontario's heritage.

Parking and trail access at 12169 Fifth Line

Limehouse Website
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Terra Cotta Conservation Area

Terra Cotta Conservation Area offers cross-country ski rentals, snow shoe rentals and ice skating on the pond in the winter time. Special event facilities, a variety of hiking trails and fall fest event in October. Book a picnic space, check out the variety of facilities and find the hours of operation on the 

Location: 14452 Winston Churchill Blvd., Terra Cotta

Terra Cotta Website
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Trails in town

Halton Hills has 11 trails around town to explore ranging from a hike through the woods to a leisurely stroll through Acton. If you bring your furry friend, remember to bring a leash and bags.

View & Download the Halton Hills Trail Map

 Prospect Park Trail
  1.8km - 30 Park Avenue, Acton
 Danville Wallace Trail
0.85km - 76 Danville Court, Acton
 Tanners Drive Woodlot
 0.93km - 45 Tanners Drive, Acton
 Rennie Street Woodlot
 0.25km - 32 Rennie Street, Acton
 Chris Walker Trail 
 6.6km - 1 Park Avenue, Georgetown
 Arborglen Trail
 0.75km - 2 Arborglen Drive, Georgetown
Upper Canada College Trail
2.5k - McFarlane Drive, Georgetown
Birchway Trail
600m - 15 Wright Avenue, Acton 
 Gellert Trail
 3.5km - 10241 Eighth Line, Georgetown
 Wildwood Trail
 1.3km - Wildwood Road and Oakridge Drive, Georgetown
 Hungry Hollows Trail

 5.39km - Miller Drive and Lookout Court, Georgetown

Note about parking at Hungry Hollow Trail: Several spots are available near 124 Miller Drive. From there you can enjoy the wooded section and smaller circuit trails offered west of Mountainview Road.

 McNab Trail
 0.66km - Guelph Street and Noble Street, Georgetown
 Ainley Trail
 0.7km - 12 Ainley Trail, Glen Williams
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Bruce Trail

 

The Bruce Trail is the oldest and longest marked footpath in Canada and there is 30 km of it to discover in Halton Hills. The Toronto Bruce Trail Club is one of the nine regional organizations which make up the Bruce Trail Conservancy. Each Club is volunteer-run and is responsible for maintaining, stewarding our section of the Bruce Trail. 1500 guided hikes are offered year round as part of a membership with the Bruce Trail Conservancy.

Bruce Trail access points in Halton Hills

  • Scotsdale Farm - 13807 Trafalgar Rd N
  • Limehouse Conservation Area - 12169 5th Line, Limehouse
  • Silver Creek Conservation Area – 9th Line and Fallbrook Trail (27th Sideroad)
  • Terra Cotta Conservation Area - 14452 Winston Churchill Blvd
  • Hilton Falls Conservation Area - 4985 Campbellville Rd
Credit Valley Trail

The Credit Valley Trail

Credit Valley Trail focuses on connecting people to nature, cultural experiences, Indigenous heritage and the sustaining waters of the Credit River.

The Trailhead access point for for the Halton Hills Credit Valley Trail is Glen Williams Park. This 7.2km footpath should take 2.5 hours to complete.

There is no formal parking. Please follow local parking by laws.

Learn More 

Ondago

Credit Valley Trail Maps - Ondago

Ondago is an online interactive map that will help guide you along the Credit Valley Trail Footpath

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Birding 

Birding is a popular activity in our parks. It’s a great way to connect with nature. There are over 260 different species of birds in the Credit River Watershed.

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Fallbrook Trail Ranch 

Let's Ride! Looking for a different way to explore nature, why not by horse? Fallbrook Trail Ranch offers One Hour Group Trail Rides.

Visit Fallbrook Trail Ranch Website. 

FAQs

What Halton Hills trails are there in town?
Halton Hills has 11 trails around town to explore ranging from a hike through the woods to a leisurely stroll through Acton. Download the Halton Hills trail map.
Where is Fallbrook trail Halton Hills?
Fallbrook trail is part of Silvercreek Conservation Area which features over 1000 acres of wilderness. Vehicle access from 9th Line and Fallbrook Trail (27th Sideroad).
Where is Bruce trail Halton Hills?
Bruce trail is part of Limehouse Conservation Area. Explore along the Bruce Trail while enjoying the natural wonders of the Niagara Escarpment. Parking and trail access at 12169 Fifth Line.
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