Hawk Cliff Woods is a short but beautiful trail loop through a young forest into a more mature forest. Expect to see species like Sugar Maple and Shagbark Hickory as well as ravine views. The trail is easy and flat, but expect a couple of very muddy spots during the spring and when there is wet weather. The trail entrance is about half way up Hawk Cliff Road on the west side of the road.
Auzins Community Wildflower Garden
The garden is planted with all native wildflowers and grasses. It is named to recognize Karen and Eric Auzins, whose generosity helped to ensure that Hawk Cliff Woods would become a protected nature reserve. Visitors are welcome to collect seeds from the garden in the fall. Interpretive signage details each species and how to use it in gardening, as well as seed collecting instructions. The garden is wheelchair accessible from Spring to Fall (not maintained in winter). Access the garden via the parking area at the south end of Hawk Cliff Road.
Parking – parking is provided along the edge of Hawk Cliff Road.
Information for Visitors: https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/ttlt/pages/47/attachments/original/1426287745/Information_for_Visitors_.pdf?1426287745
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Region(s): Elgin CountyNearby towns and cities: Port Stanley | St. Thomas
Trail feature tags: Wheel chair accessible
Hawk Cliff Woods characteristics
Length: 1 kmDifficulty: Easy (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Natural
Trail use: Hiking
Accessibility Notes: Accessible except for the winter season
Fees: none reported
Flora & Fauna:
Not yet reported.
Amenities: none
Attractions: none
Contact:
info@ttlt.ca
519-858-3442
Find it: 4435 Hawk Cliff Road, Union, ON
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 42.6698220
Longitude: -81.1700570