Fall Foliage Trails & Scenic Drives

An image of Hungry Hallow Trail in the fall. The trees in the photo are changing colours into yellows and oranges

There’s something magical about hiking in the fall—crisp air, vibrant foliage, and a sense of tranquility that only this season can offer. Whether you’re an experienced hiker or just looking for a leisurely walk in nature, autumn is the perfect time to explore the great outdoors. We’ll highlight some of the best fall hiking trails here in Halton Hills, offering tips on where to go and how to make the most of your fall hiking adventure. Be sure to pick up our Town Trail maps at Town Hall located at 1 Halton Hills Drive or access the map online – there are so many trails to explore!

Silvercreek Conservation Area

Silvercreek Conservation Area features over 1000 acres of wilderness to discover. This park features a branch of the Credit River and a large Niagara Escarpment valley. Explore babbling brooks, trees turning into their beautiful fall colours and escarpment rocks as you travel along the trail. There are different trail options at Silvercreek for everyone depending on your hiking experience. Vehicle access for the trails is from 9th Line and Fallbrook Trail (27th Sideroad).

An image of a little water fall running through a conservation area in the fall time. There are orange, yellow and red leaves all over the ground A wooden walkway through the Silvercreek Conservation Area in the fall. All the trees along the walkway are turning colours into shades of yellow An image of a body of water at Silvercreek Conservation Area. The trees in the background are changing from green into shades of yellow, orange and red

Limehouse Conservation Area

Limehouse Conservation Area is part of the broader Niagara Escarpment. The park includes over 80 hectares of unique limestone landscape that makes the park truly unique. Discover the geological heart of the area known as the “Hole in the Wall” where a ladder leads to cracks in the escarpment rock. Explore the past as you walk through remnants of the lime industry, discovering huge lime kilns and the old powerhouse. Embrace the changing of the seasons at Limehouse Conservation Area. Parking and trail access at 12169 Fifth Line.

Rest stop at lime house conservation area. With picnic tables and the trees are changing colour from green into orange An image of a person on the trail at Limehouse Conservation Area in the fall. All the trees are changing colour An image of the trees changing colour at limehouse conservation Area

Terra Cotta Conservation Area

Terra Cotta Conservation Area features a large variety of trails that wander through the forests changing colours and past streams and rivers. There are many different trails for you to visit and explore! Head out to Terra Cotta Conservation Area to experience the outdoor fun including birding and take a moment to take in the beautiful fall colours that sweep through the park. Terra Cotta is located at 14452 Winston Churchill Blvd., Terra Cotta.

An image of wolf lake at Terra Cotta Conservation Area. The trees in the background of the photo are turning red, orange and yellow A family walking one of the trails at Terra Cotta Conservation Area. The foliage in the photo are all shades of orange and yellow An image of one of the boardwalks at Terra Cotta Conservation Area. There is tall grasses surrounding the boardwalk and in the background the trees are changing from their green colours to their fall colours

Scotsdale Heritage Farm

Scotsdale Heritage Farm is a 531 heritage farm that is part of the Niagara Escarpment. The Bennet Heritage Trail, part of the Bruce Trail Network, runs through the Scotsdale Farm. The farm is a favourite spot for photographers and filmmakers. Take a walk along the Bennet Heritage Trail and experience the fall colours in their true beauty. Enjoy all that fall has to offer at Scotsdale Heritage Farm and hike part of the Bruce Trail. The farm is located at 13807 Trafalgar Road N.

An image of an old white house with a grey roof. In front of the house is a walking path. In the background are trees that are shades of orange and yellow An image of some fall foliage. The bushes and trees are shades of yellow, red and orange. You can also see some of a white house behind the trees An image of a walking path with trees on either side of it. In the background there is a white house with a grey roof

Here in Halton Hills, the fall time is truly breathtaking. Whether you’re driving through to see the beautiful views or stopping for the day to explore the parks and conservation areas, you do not want to miss Halton Hills in the fall. Share your fall hiking photos with us on social media with the hashtag #hikinginthehills.

Outdoor Fun

An image of a waterfall at Limestone Conservation Area

Trails & Conservation Areas

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Sip & Savour

Fall Foliage Trails & Scenic Drives

Silvercreek Conservation Area

Limehouse Conservation Area

Terra Cotta Conservation Area

Scotsdale Heritage Farm

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