Scanlon Creek Loop Trail -Simcoe Cty Trails Series

Explore forests, marshlands, and glacial erratics at Scanlon Creek Conservation Area. The variety of facilities and programs offered at this site, as well as its natural setting and size, make it a great place to visit all year long.

A trail system runs throughout the conservation area, providing hikers with a chance to explore 282 hectares of woodlands and meadows. In the spring, wildflowers and migrating birds are plentiful, and the fall colours are spectacular. During summer months picnicking, or fishing in the four hectare reservoir make Scanlon a great place to spend a few hours or an entire day.

Scanlon Creek's picnic pavilions are the perfect place for family reunions, company picnics, and youth group camp-overs. For reservations please call (905) 895-1281.

This conservation area is located 4 kilometres north of Bradford. Large signs on County Road 4 direct traffic to the main gate on Concession Road 9 east of the highway. See map. Please note, biking activities restricted to roadways only.

FACILITIES / SERVICES:

282 hectares, gate fee, picnic tables and shelters

washrooms, group camping,

hiking trails, fishing,

Barbecues and firewood available.

Building rentals for meetings, conferences.


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TRAIL STATS
LENGTH:
3.5 KM 
DIFFICULTY: •• 
ACTIVITIES:
Hiking & Walking, Cycling - Roads & Paths, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing & Backcountry 
CHARACTER:
Natural 
SURFACE:
Soil - compacted 
AMENITIES:
Admission Fee, Parking, Washrooms May - October 
OTHER:
Partial Wheelchair Access 
LOCATION
REGION:
Central Ontario 
SUB-REGION:
Southern Georgian Bay and Lake Simcoe 
CLOSEST TOWN(S):
Bradford 
TRAILHEAD: GPS 
SEASONS / HOURS
Year-round 
CONTACT INFO
NAME:
Huronia Trails , Frieda Baldwin 
PHONE:
705-726-9300 
EMAIL: Email Us Now  
WEB SITE
For more information, including maps, please visit our Web site at www.simcoecountytrails.net
 
 
 
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