Conservation areas in Hamilton Halton Brant offer cross-country skiers and snowshoers amazing access to Niagara Escarpment trails during the winter months.
Some of the region’s best trails include:
Valens Lake Conservation Area – 10 km of trails
Christie Lake Lake Conservation Area – 10 km of trails
Terra Cotta Conservation Area – 6 km of trails
Paris to Brantford Rail Trail – a 14-km trail
Hilton Falls Conservation Area – 16 km of trails
Mountsberg Conservation Area – 14 km of trails
Crawford Lake Conservation Area – 7 km of trails
Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area – 14 km of trails
Hamilton to Brantford Rail Trail – a 32-km trail
Be sure to check each park’s website to confirm if they offer groomed trails or if skiiers are required to make their own tracks.
Cross-country ski equipment is available for rent at Terra Cotta Conservation Area. Modern aluminum-frame snowshoes are available for rent at Crawford Lake. Both ski and snowshoe equipment rentals are available at Pinehurst Lake as conditions permit.
