Vernal Pools – Hilton Falls loop from Burlington North—Milton West

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Vernal Pools – Hilton Falls loop from Burlington North—Milton West

Moderate

4.8

(17)

105

hikers

Vernal Pools – Hilton Falls loop from Burlington North—Milton West

03:29

13.2km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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456 m

Lake view from the dam

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

View from the dam is nice but you have to hike around the lake to make most of the area. There is beautiful viewing point on the North side of the lake.
Enjoy and respect

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1.86 km

View of Waterfall and Reservoir

Highlight • Waterfall

Can’t really see the waterfall other than from the top of it but it is still pretty.

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3.95 km

Hilton Falls Conservation Area

Highlight • Trail

Covering 645-hectares of the Niagara Escarpment, Hilton Falls Conservation Area seamlessly blends industrial history with rugged geography. With over 30 kilometers of multi-use trails, including a scenic stretch of the …

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5.88 km

Beaver Dam Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Beaver Dam Trail offers a relaxing loop through Hilton Falls Conservation Area. This 5-kilometer trail winds around forests and wetlands and by active beaver ponds. You'll cross over several …

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8.48 km

Vernal Pools

Highlight • Natural

Vernal Pools - also called temporary wetlands - fill up with winter rain and spring snowmelt. These wetlands usually dry out by mid-summer. They offer a special habitat for salamanders, …

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8.74 km

Hilton Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Incredible experience of glacial erosions from last ice age 50000 years ago. Very good access and viewing made by conservation authority. Washroom and picnic tables available. Enjoy and respect.

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13.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.47 km

4.42 km

3.30 km

Surfaces

6.89 km

4.69 km