Hilton Falls is one of the best hiking spots close to Toronto, and we’ll be heading there with the crew to take it all in!
The route blends two very different trail personalities into one amazing adventure. The Beaver Dam Trail is wide and relaxed, threading past active beaver ponds and along the Niagara escarpment. If we’re lucky, we may see some of these incredible creatures at work.
From there, we move on to the Hilton Falls Side Trail, which becomes a more technical, Bruce Trail singletrack with rocks and roots that make you pay attention to where you’re stepping, along with beautiful views from atop the escarpment.
The waterfall is the centrepiece of this hike: a 10 metres fixture that flows over a rocky ledge into a pool flanked by the stone ruins of three 19th-century sawmills. It's one of the better pieces of trail-accessible industrial history anywhere close to the city.
Good company, good trails, and an unforgettable day. See you there!
Hilton Falls is one of the best hiking spots close to Toronto, and we’ll be heading there with the crew to take it all in!
The route blends two very different trail personalities into one amazing adventure. The Beaver Dam Trail is wide and relaxed, threading past active beaver ponds and along the Niagara escarpment. If we’re lucky, we may see some of these incredible creatures at work.
From there, we move on to the Hilton Falls Side Trail, which becomes a more technical, Bruce Trail singletrack with rocks and roots that make you pay attention to where you’re stepping, along with beautiful views from atop the escarpment.
The waterfall is the centrepiece of this hike: a 10 metres fixture that flows over a rocky ledge into a pool flanked by the stone ruins of three 19th-century sawmills. It's one of the better pieces of trail-accessible industrial history anywhere close to the city.
Good company, good trails, and an unforgettable day. See you there!
Hilton Falls: A 10-metre drop over the Escarpment edge, framed by the stone ruins of three 19th-century sawmills.
Beaver Ponds: Active beaver ponds and wetlands along a tributary of Sixteen Mile Creek. Move quietly and you might spot reptiles, amphibians, and a lot of beaver handiwork up close.
Close to the City: Our Trailhead sits less than an hour from downtown Toronto.
09:00 - Shuttle leaves from near Keele Station
10:00 - Arrive at trailhead and begin hike
14:30 - Anticipated return back to trailhead
16:00 - Anticipated return to Toronto
Food and Drink
You'll need to bring a packed lunch and water for any of our day trips that don't explicitly say we're making a stop at a restaurant. Where we stop at restaurants, you are responsible for the purchase of any food. Full details are available at the adventure plan, shared above on registration.
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