The Humber Valley Heritage Trail
The Humber Valley Heritage Trail begins at the headwaters of the Humber River near the town of Palgrave and follows the Humber River Valley south through all its wonderful vistas, twists, and turns.
Name | The Humber Valley Heritage Trail |
Description | The Humber Valley Heritage hiking trail runs 15 km north from Bolton to connect with the Bruce Trail in Albion. The Humber Valley Heritage Trail Association (HVHTA) has built and is maintaining this hiking trail along the beautiful Humber valley. |
Activities | Hiking, walking, dog walking, and snowshoeing. |
Location | The Albion Hills Conservation Area is located 2 km south of Palgrave. In Bolton head to Dicks Dams Park on Glasgow Road. |
Maps | The Humber Valley Heritage Trail |
Parking | Parking lot (accessible) |
Trail Head | The northwest end of the Humber Valley trail is in Albion Hills Conservation Area, about 30 km northwest of Toronto. The eastern end of the trail is currently a couple km east of Bolton at Dick’s Dam Park on Glasgow Road. |
Trail End | Palgrave (northwest end) or Bolton (eastern end) |
Distance | 15 km |
Difficulty | Easy to moderate |
Surfaces | Natural compacted soil and boardwalk |
Amenities | Washrooms, picnic tables, and benches |
Landmarks | Humber River, and the Oak Ridges Moraine |
Cost | Membership in the HVHT is optional but helps support the trail |
Trail Web Site | The Humber Valley Heritage Trail |
Closest Town | Bolton and/or Palgrave |