
Viewing Platform
Comprised of 77 hectares of stream valley lands and wetlands on the shore of Lake Ontario. The Waterfront Trail traverses the property and walking/hiking trails provide access to shoreline, Newcastle Marsh and Wilmot Creek.
The Samuel Wilmot Nature Area is comprised of stream valley lands and wetlands on the shore of Lake Ontario. Wilmot Creek and the marsh are both significant components of the ecosystem of Lake Ontario’s north shore. Because of its location along the lake’s northern shoreline, the area receives large volumes of monarchs and other migrating pollinators that move through the region during the fall migration.
Directions: Go North on Hwys 35/115 to Hwy #2. Then East to Cobbledick Rd. and South to the parking Lot.
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Region(s): Durham RegionNearby towns and cities: Clarington
Trail feature tags: Interpretive signage | Viewing Platform
Samuel Wilmot Nature Area characteristics
Length: 3.5 kmDifficulty: Easy (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Gravel
Trail use: Hiking and Cycling
Accessibility Notes: Accessibility not known
Fees: no fees
Flora & Fauna:
Not yet reported.
Amenities: Seasonal washrooms
Attractions: Lookout platforms, interpretive signage, benches
Contact:
Municipality of Clarington 905-263-2291
Find it: Cobbledick Road, Bowmanville

GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 43.9026900
Longitude: -78.7664090
The parking lot and access to the trail are closed.
A check with Clarington public works department finds that there is a trail detour while Durham Region conducts sewer upgrade work. The detour will continue from August 12, 2024 to November 11, 2024. The following information is provided: The course of work taking place during the closure on Cobbledick Road from August 12, 2024 to November 11, 2024 will require temporary closure of a section of the waterfront trail between
Cobbledick Road and Toronto Street. Waterfront trail traffic will be detoured onto Cobbledick Road
north of Service Road, Regional Highway 2, Rudell Road, Edward Street West and Mill Street South.
Trail closure and detour signage will be erected on-site to provide trail users with the necessary
information to navigate the alternate route.
Further information and future updates will be posted on durham.ca/WilmotCreek.