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Hilton Falls Trail
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Location: - Hilton Falls Conservation Area, Milton
Difficulty:- Beginner to advanced
Trail Surface:- Hard-packed earth, Gravel, Rock
The simple pleasure of watching water cascade over the escarpment at the Hilton Falls Conservation Area is a balm for world-weary spirits. Visitors will also be amazed at the diversity of wildlife they encounter on the trails. Three looped trails, varying in length from 3 to 9.5 km, highlight the conservation area’s other natural features, wetlands, beaver ponds, forests, and a 12,000 year-old porthole. In the conservation area’s diverse habitats, over 100 species of birds are known to breed, and such mammals as White-tailed Deer, Beaver and the unusual Northern Flying Squirrel are also found.
Trail intersections are marked with letters for easy reference and interpretive viewing areas have been built at the falls. The multi-use trails are available for hiking, cross-country skiing and cycling.
Most Famous Person to Use the Trails
Alex Tilley, inventor of the famous Tilley Hat and rugged outdoor clothing, visited Hilton Falls in 2003 when he provided some assistance on the correct way of placing the ties, to another visitor wearing a Tilley Hat.
Nature Calls [Black-capped Chickadees]
While listening to the soothing trickle of water or viewing the ever-changing ice sculpture at Hilton Falls in winter, take some time to hand feed the Black-capped Chickadees. With energetic, jerky movements and a delightful chica dee dee dee, these tame birds will readily come to your hand for a tasty sunflower treat.
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| Footsteps Count (one way) |
| Hilton Falls Trail |
4 km |
6,000 footsteps |
60 minutes |
| Red Oak Trail |
3 km |
4,500 footsteps |
45 minutes |
| Beaver Dam Trail |
9.5 km |
14,250 footsteps |
2.5 hours |
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Tips [to enjoy your hike]
Each season, view the incredible changes of the 10-metre waterfall; a torrent of rushing water in spring and a magnificent ice sculpture during winter.
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Directions
From Highway 401, take Guelph Line north to Campbellville Road, turn east to the park entrance on north side. From the QEW, take Guelph Line north to Campbellville Road, turn east to the park entrance on north side.
More Information
Conservation Halton 905.854.0262
www.conservationhalton.on.ca
Admission fee applies |
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