Scanlon Creek Conservation Area is a hikers’ haven, a picnicking paradise, a birder’s delight and a photographer’s dream. Explore forests, marshlands, and glacial erratics, enjoy spring wildflowers, or the vibrant fall leaves and see plenty of birds and other wildlife as you hike the expansive trail system covering most of the 300 hectare park.
Serving both environmental and recreational needs, the park is a nature preserve for flora and fauna and home to a Bark Park for our canine friends. During the summer, picnicking is fun and easy under our covered pavilions – perfect for family reunions, company events and camp-outs. Don’t forget to visit the Discovery Play Garden – a popular playground for young and the young-at-heart. Scanlon Creek is a place to spend a few hours or an entire day!
Kingfisher Loop: 3 km Most varied terrain & scenery • Ideal for trail running & photography
Sugar Maple Loop: 1.5 km Spectacular fall colours & spring flowers • The flattest loop
Evergreen Loop: 2.5 km Fresh scented white cedar forest • A few very steep sections
Chickadee Loop: 2.8 km A mix of plantation forests & open areas on even terrain A great loop for bird-watching
Link to trail map:
https://www.lsrca.on.ca/Shared%20Documents/ca_maps/Scanlon-Creek-Trail-Map.pdf
We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE.
Region(s): Simcoe County
Nearby towns and cities: Barrie | Bradford
Trail feature tags: Boardwalk | Lookout | Viewing Platform
Scanlon Creek C. A. Loop Trail characteristics
Length: Kingfisher Loop: 3 km; Sugar Maple Loop: 1.5 km; Evergreen Loop: 2.5 km; Chickadee Loop: 2.8 kmDifficulty: Easy (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Natural
Trail use: Hiking
Accessibility Notes: Accessibility not known
Fees: Parking fee
Flora & Fauna:
Not yet reported
Amenities: washrooms, picnic areas.
Attractions: Boardwalk, Lookout
Contact:
Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority, 120 Bayview Parkway, Newmarket, Ontario 905-895-1281 | 1-800-465-0437
Find it: Main Entrance 2450 Line 9, Bradford, ON
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 44.1467200
Longitude: -79.5649200