Thornton Bales Conservation Area is famous for its steep slopes and rugged beauty. This Area of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI) is part of the Oak Ridges Moraine, and has an elevation that drops 54 metres from its southwest corner to its northern boundary.
Nicknamed “The 99 Steps”, this conservation area is best suited to people who are in good physical condition and enjoy a challenge. Water bottles and comfortable footwear are strongly recommended for hikers targeting these woodland trails. Among the wildlife that can be found in this ravine-like setting are pileated woodpeckers and white tailed deer.
The Koffler-Bales side trail provides access from Thornton Bales Conservation Area to the University of Toronto’s Koffler Scientific Reserve at Joker’s Hill.
Link to trail map:
https://www.lsrca.on.ca/Shared%20Documents/ca_maps/thornton_bales.pdf
We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE.
Region(s): York RegionNearby towns and cities: Newmarket
Thornton Bales Conservation Area characteristics
Length: Not knownDifficulty: Difficult (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Natural
Trail use: Hiking
Accessibility Notes: No Accessible
Fees: Not known
Flora & Fauna:
Not reported yet
Amenities: None
Attractions: None
Contact:
info@LSRCA.on.ca
Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority Phone: 905-895-1281 Toll Free: 1-800-465-0437
Find it: Mulock Sideroad, 3 km west of Highway 11 (Yonge Street), Newmarket
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 44.0270100
Longitude: -79.5213700