Silver Creek Conservation Area has all the sights and sounds you want in a hiking adventure. Explore the vast trails, Niagara Escarpment valley, rock formations, caves, waterfalls, and babbling brooks.
We’ll walk you through some of the best sights to see, what to expect and where to find a Silver Creek Conservation Area map.
Silver Creek Conservation Area is located in Halton Hills, about 8 km north of Georgetown, 5.5 km north of the quint village of Glen Williams and 35 km north of Orangeville.
This beautiful park is 1,800 acres of wilderness with 14.4 km of trails – enough to keep you busy exploring for a morning (or afternoon). Silver Creek Conservation Area is also home to the Fallbrook Farm historical site if you want to explore that too!
You will find that the trails rugged here. With lots of rocks to scramble over, we would say these trails are moderate in some areas. Come prepared with supportive footwear and note that these trails aren’t suitable for strollers in any season.
Trail Head at Silver Creek Conservation Area
The main trail entrance is at Fallbrook Trail/9th line just south of 27th line. Here you will find a map posted for Silver Creek Conservation Area. You’ll want to take a picture of the map or save the map below to navigate through the trail system.
The trail branches off in 3 directions: (1) Going left is the 1.5 km Roberts Side Trail that meets with the Bruce Trail where you can hike back to your vehicle. (2) Straight is the Bruce Trail that travels north towards Terra Cotta Conservation Area. (3) On your right is the Irwin Side Trail, which creates a 1.1 km loop that meets back to the Bruce Trail for a short hike back.
Here is a Silver Creek Conservation Area Map so you can plan your routes! Visiting the park is free. You can check the Credit Valley Conservation webpage for more information or park advisories.
Caves
If you have an eye out, there are caves and crevasses amongst the rocks. These caves can be found along the Great Esker Side Trail and parts of the Bruce Trail. Be cautious about exploring these during the winter months. The snow covering can conceal the terrain and crevasses – it might be best to explore these once the snow melts.
Silver Creek Falls
The Bennett Heritage Trail runs along the creek where you can find Silver Creek Falls. The waterfalls is easily found at the bridge on 27thside road. It’s not a big waterfall, but it a pretty spot.
Owl Creek Falls
Owl Creek Falls is just outside of Silver Creek Conservation Area and can be found at 8th line and 27th side road.
Parking is available at a few locations along the road. The main trail entrance is at Fallbrook Trail and 27thside road. Most people choose to start their hike there by parking along the gravel road. Another parking location is on 8th line. You will find that 8th line is closed south of 27th line during the winter months (where Owl Creek Falls is located). There are a few parking spots by the road closure sign if you want to explore the south side of the conservation area.
Heatherlea Farm Shoppe is a butchery, bakery and café located just 13 minutes north of Silver Creek Conservation Area. It makes a great spot to grab a bite for lunch, have a latte with some baked goods or enjoy a beer on the patio. Enjoy your hiking adventures!
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