🌲 Albion Hills Autumn Hike – Sat. October 31, 2026
Explore forest trails, gentle hills, and the natural beauty of Albion Hills Conservation Area
📅 Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
🕤 Start Time: 9:30 AM
📍 Meeting Location: Parking lot approximately 1.6 km along the paved road beyond the park entrance
📌 GPS Coordinates: 43.925675, -79.834969
🚶 Hike Distance: Approx. 6 km
⏳ Duration: About 3 hours (including breaks)
🥾 Difficulty: Moderate – a few short hills
🌲 Trail Conditions: Blue Trail, with some rolling terrain
Join us for a late-autumn hike through Albion Hills Conservation Area, one of the Humber Valley’s popular natural destinations. As October draws to a close, we’ll explore the park’s Blue Trail, enjoying the peaceful forest surroundings and changing seasonal landscape.
Our approximately 6 km route includes a few short hills and moderately challenging sections, offering an enjoyable morning of walking and exploring. We’ll maintain a comfortable pace, stopping for breaks as needed throughout the hike.
With autumn well underway, this is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy fresh air, good company, and the quieter beauty of the forest before winter arrives.
🎟️ Park Admission:
PLEASE NOTE: There is an admission charge at the park entrance. Participants are responsible for paying their own admission fee.
🅿️ Parking:
After entering the Conservation Area, continue approximately 1.6 km along the paved park road to the designated meeting parking lot.
✅ What to Bring:
- Sturdy hiking boots or shoes with good traction
- Hiking poles (recommended for hills and uneven terrain)
- Water and a snack
- Layered clothing suitable for late-October conditions
- A camera or phone to capture the autumn scenery
👟 This hike is suitable for hikers comfortable with moderate distances and a few short hills.
Hike Leader:
Iain Craig
Directions:
Destination: Albion Hills Conservation Area
16500 Peel Regional Road 50, Caledon, ON
Meeting Point: Parking lot approximately 1.6 km beyond the park entrance
GPS Coordinates: 43.925675, -79.834969
From the south (Bolton / Kleinburg):
Take Hwy 50 north toward Palgrave.
Albion Hills Conservation Area is located on the west (left) side of Hwy 50, north of Bolton.
Turn left into the park entrance and proceed through the admission gate.
Continue approximately 1.6 km along the paved road to the designated parking lot.
From the north (Schomberg / Hwy 9):
Take Hwy 50 south toward Bolton.
Albion Hills Conservation Area is located on the west (right) side of Hwy 50, south of Palgrave.
Turn right into the park entrance and proceed through the admission gate.
Continue approximately 1.6 km along the paved road to the designated parking lot.