Headwaters Communities in ActionHockley Valley Provincial Nature Preserve
Scott’s Falls rock face near Hockley Valley. Photo courtesy of Martin McCreath.
This 378 hectare Reserve has unique habitat and landform characteristics – including of forested moraines, open meadows with swamp, bottomland and forest on the floor of the valley and beautiful views from the Niagara Escarpment.
The Hockley River cuts through a gorge in the escarpment. The Bruce Trail runs through this Reserve offering several scenic loop trails. Permitted uses here are hiking and cross-country skiing only.
| Name | Hockley Valley Nature Preserve |
| Description | Hockley Valley Provincial Park is an Algonquin-esque natural wonderland that is a short forty-five minute drive from the Great Toronto Area and is entirely free of fees to visit. |
| Activities | Hiking, snow shoeing, and cross country skiing |
| Location | Latitude. 43.991803136, -80.05796274 On Hockley Road / County Road 7 just west of the parking lot. |
| Maps | Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Preserve Map |
| Parking | Parking Lot |
| Trail Head | Hockley Road / County Road 7. Exit the parking lot, turn to your right, west, for a short walk down the side of the road. Look for the wooden steps on the right. |
| Trail End | Hockley Road / County Road 7, back to the parking lot. |
| Distance | Varies from 3 km to 9 km |
| Difficulty | Moderate to difficult |
| Surfaces | Natural |
| Amenities | None. Restaurants and shops are close by. |
| Landmarks | Rolling hills, a varied forest, ravines with rivers and bridges. |
| Cost | No cost |
| Trail Web Site | The Bruce Trail Conservancy |
| Closest Town | Orangeville |
