East Duffins Headwaters is a protected natural area on the Oak Ridges Moraine near Uxbridge. This forest is a growing natural feature and with your help will be enjoyed and appreciated by future generations.
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) owns this environmentally significant 1548-hectare forest located in the Duffins Creek Watershed. A mixed deciduous and coniferous forest, it serves many important environmental functions, including:
- Providing habitat and food supply for a variety of birds and wildlife.
- Improving air quality by producing oxygen.
- Cleaning the water entering Duffins Creek and replenishing ground water storage.
- Limiting potential floods.
- Protecting fragile slopes and stream banks from eroding.
Link to trails map & guide:
https://s3-ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/trcaca/app/uploads/2020/01/07110643/EDHTrailhead_2019.pdf
2oldguyswalking website offers a great review of this site, with images. Go here to read this review.
We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE.
Region(s): Durham RegionNearby towns and cities: Uxbridge
Trail feature tags: Interpretive signage | Lookout
East Duffins Headwaters characteristics
Length: Numerous trails of modest lengthDifficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Natural
Trail use: Hiking, Cross-country skiing, Snowshoeing, and Equestrian
Accessibility Notes: Not wheelchair accessible.
Fees: None
Flora & Fauna:
Not reported yet
Amenities: None
Attractions: interpretive signage, lookouts
Contact:
info@trca.on.ca
Toronto Regional Conservation Authority Phone: 416.661.6600
Find it: Allbright Rd and 6th Concession Rd Uxbridge, ON
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 44.0335540
Longitude: -79.1137500
