Whitchurch Conservation Area is an 11 hectare, mainly wooded property, located in the Township of Whitchurch-Stouffville, and sits on the northern edge of the Oak Ridges Moraine. It was reforested in the late 1960’s which today provides lots of shade as the plantation has matured, and new successional forest growth has successfully occurred.
Whitchurch Conservation Area is adjacent to the Robinson Tract of the York Region Forest, and is connected by trails. This property contains a relatively rich collection of bird species, as well as a variety of ecological communities. Also containing a small pond, this property can be noisy with the calling of frogs in the spring time. With rustic trails crossing the property, this is a great place to take the family for a hike!
Link to trail map:
https://www.lsrca.on.ca/Shared%20Documents/ca_maps/whitchurch.pdf
We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE.
Region(s): York RegionNearby towns and cities: Newmarket
Whitchurch Conservation Area characteristics
Length: various lengthsDifficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Natural
Trail use: Hiking and Cycling
Accessibility Notes: Not known
Fees: Not known
Flora & Fauna:
Not reported yet
Amenities: washrooms, picnic tables
Attractions: None
Contact:
info@LSRCA.on.ca
Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority Phone: 905-895-1281 Toll Free: 1-800-465-0437
Find it: Approximately 10 kilometres east of the Town of Aurora. Access and parking is on the south side of Aurora Road (Regional Road 15), between Warden Avenue and Kennedy Road.
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 44.0221000
Longitude: -79.3588000