Hockley Valley
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 8.77 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,841 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 1,841 ft
- Max elevation
- 1,299 ft
- TrailRank
-
98
4.8
- Min elevation
- 906 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Time
- 3 hours 43 minutes
- Coordinates
- 1294
- Uploaded
- June 2, 2017
- Recorded
- June 2017
near Glen Cross, Ontàrio (Canada)
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Itinerary description
Very nice series of trails just a few minutes drive from the town of Orangeville. Beautiful forest with loads of mature maples, rolling terrain and numerous stream crossings. The path is in great condition, is well marked and there are several opportunities to adapt the hike to suit your needs.
There is a parking lot at the start/finish point and the first few hundred meters is along the side of the roadway. A good variety of trees including stands of cedar, red pine and lots of towering maples that would be spectacular in the fall. Birds were plentiful and we spotted a blue heron by one of the ponds near the north end of the Cam Snell loop.
A portion of the hike is on the well known Bruce Trail that winds from the Bruce Peninsula to the Niagara region. This particular portion, known officially as the Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve, is a popular area with several access points and it is well worth exploring. One of the best I've seen in the area.
There is a parking lot at the start/finish point and the first few hundred meters is along the side of the roadway. A good variety of trees including stands of cedar, red pine and lots of towering maples that would be spectacular in the fall. Birds were plentiful and we spotted a blue heron by one of the ponds near the north end of the Cam Snell loop.
A portion of the hike is on the well known Bruce Trail that winds from the Bruce Peninsula to the Niagara region. This particular portion, known officially as the Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve, is a popular area with several access points and it is well worth exploring. One of the best I've seen in the area.
Waypoints
Intersection
1,112 ft
Intersection 3
Turn right. Take the ladder over the fence. Edit: The ladder and the fence have been removed!
Intersection
1,033 ft
Stile 2
Another of several fence stiles. As with streams and bridges, not all are noted as way points in this description. Update: This one has also been removed.
Bridge
Campsite
958 ft
Camping
Good flat area by a stream. Great spot for a lunch or extended break. Not sure if overnight camping is permitted.
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Beautiful hike, great description, nothing to add.
Oh, and I should give credit to Maxini for finding this gem. You're the best!
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Moderate
Beautiful trail. Btw I know the trail is marked as easy/moderate, and as a result some people end up bringing their kids. I heard several kids complaining and wanting to go back. The trail is long and some uphill sections can be difficult for children or old persons.
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Easy to follow
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Moderate
Absolutely loved it. Hilly, so you may want poles with you, can be done without of course. Light mosquito activity in early August. I skipped the North-western most loop since the path got narrower with bush encroaching on to the trail (not worth the risk of tick bites so I turned back). Otherwise, gorgeous and challenging!
Also, pay attention to the map, lots of winding and crossing trails in this one.
Looks really fun, I will make plans to go there asap!!!