HULLETT PROVINCIAL WILDLIFE AREA TRAILS

Purple Trail
Length: 0.3 km Difficulty: Medium Time: 5-10 minutes

The Purple Trail is a beautiful trail section connected to the Blue and Green trail. Hikers will find a mixed chorus of birds from both Upland Woods and Meadows as well as many species of mammal, herptile and, insect and plants. Along with Maples, Oaks and Hemlock this trail has numerous beech trees, whose smooth, grey trunk resembles elephant legs as it has smooth, gray bark.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Blue Trail
Length: 2.3 km Difficulty: Medium Time: 30-50 minutes

The Blue Trail is one of the most common trails at Hullett that meanders through both woodland and meadow and links to all other trails in Zone B. From stands dominated by Sugar Maple, White Ash and American Beech to meadows of grasses, flowers and hawthorns. Woodpeckers, Flickers and Nuthatches abound, you may even catch a glimpse of the Pileated Woodpecker or rare Loggerhead Shrike! Hullett is a bird lovers paradise. The Blue Trail is accessed from the parking lot at 80602 Wildlife Line or 80591 Front Road.

Orange Trail
The Orange trail is 1.2km with a difficulty level of 2.
A unique feature of this trail is its elevation, as it is the highest region found throughout the marsh. Excellent views of the Bluebill and Pintail pools can be found from the trail or the viewing stand in parking lot at 40677 Summerhill Rd. A solar motus tower can be seen along this trail as well, which is used to monitor bird movement as maintained by Bird Studies Canada.

Green Trail
The Green trail winds 2.4 km through lowland forest and hilly meadow. The level of difficulty is 2.

The trail has woodlands providing good shade for walking and has good opportunities for wildlife viewing. On this trail you can see raptor nests and wood duck boxes. This trail not only runs through the eastern portion of the Sugar Bush, but it travels through fallow field and meadow making this a good place to find a wide variety of wildlife.

Yellow Trail
Length: 0.4 km Difficulty: Medium Time: 10-15 minutes

The yellow trail cuts through the Maple and Ash dominant forest of the Sugar Bush. Because of this, it has been hit hard by the invasion on Emerald Ash Borer. This makes it a very interesting habitat to watch for other species of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants are beginning to flourish. As old Ashs fall, nutrients return to the soil and shelter is created for animals. In spring, the forest floor abounds with spring ephemeral wildflowers like trilliums, jack-in-the-pulpit, marsh marigold, skunk cabbage, and other herbaceous plants. Migrating warblers, vireos, blue jays, american robin, owls and many other species of birds bring this trail to life during the Spring and Summer seasons. This is also prime habitat for viewing White-tailed Deer and is fantastic for autumn photography.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​White Trail
​​The White trail is 4.7 km making it the longest trail at Hullett, and it runs the entire width of Hullett. It takes about 60-90 minutes to walk. The level of difficulty is 2.
The White trail provides an excellent opportunity to witness the forest and meadow ecosystems and how they inter-relate. The trail is also close to agricultural field, fallow field, lush ferns, wooded area, and ponds. Take a moment to examine the wildlife around you. It will become clear how each ecosystem is equally and individually important.

Red Trail
The Red trail is 2.2 km long, with a level 2 difficulty.
It is our newest trail, which provides access to one of our disabled hunting blinds and continues to meander through a mix of mature hardwoods and fallow fields. Please be advised that poison ivy lines the trail in areas, so be sure to stay on the trail and wear appropriate footwear.

ATTENTION:  Before heading out to enjoy these trails please take the time to carefully read the General Use Regulations and Hunting Regulations that pertain to the Hullett Provincial Wildlife Area. They are located at each parking area and at this link:   http://www.hullettmarsh.com/hullett_rules_and_regs

DOGS must be on leash

HUNTING is a permitted activity although prohibited near nature trails between June 1 and September 1. Therefore hiking between September 1 and May 30 should proceed with caution or be curtailed.

HULLETT PROVINCIAL WILDLIFE AREA TRAILS are some of the best hiking and nature trails near Clinton.

We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE.

TRAILS MAP

Region(s): Huron County
Nearby towns and cities: Clinton
Trail feature tags: Lookout | Marsh

HULLETT PROVINCIAL WILDLIFE AREA TRAILS characteristics

Length: 7 trails ranging from .3 km to 4.7 km.
Difficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Natural
Trail use: Hiking
Accessibility Notes: None
Fees: None

Flora & Fauna:

See trail descriptions.

Amenities: None

Attractions: Lookouts, Marsh

Contact:
Friends of Hullett P.O. Box 1520 41378 Hydro Line Road Clinton, Ontario N0M 1L0

Find it: 41378 Hydro Line Rd, Clinton, ON N0M 1L0



GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 43.6029540
Longitude: -81.4573860