🍂 Farewell to Fall – Cold Creek Conservation Area Hike
Sun. November 8, 2026
Enjoy the peaceful beauty of late autumn as we explore the forests, meadows, and winding trails of Cold Creek Conservation Area.
📅 Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
🕤 Start Time: 9:30 AM
📍 Meeting Location: Cold Creek Conservation Area, near Nobleton
🚶 Hike Distance: Approx. 6 km
⏳ Duration: 1.5–2 hours
🥾 Difficulty: Easy to moderate – gently rolling terrain
🌲 Trail Conditions: Forest trails, open meadows, and woodland paths
Join us as we bid farewell to autumn with a refreshing morning hike through Cold Creek Conservation Area, one of King Township’s natural treasures.
By early November, much of the brilliant autumn foliage has fallen, revealing a different kind of beauty. The forest opens up, offering longer views through the trees, while fallen leaves carpet the trails and the crisp air reminds us that winter is just around the corner.
Our approximately 6 km route winds through a varied landscape of mature woodlands, open meadows, and gently rolling terrain. Along the way, we’ll explore some of the natural features that make Cold Creek such an interesting place, from its forest ecosystems and wetlands to the wildlife habitats that change with the seasons.
Keep an eye out for late-migrating birds, animal tracks, and other signs of nature preparing for winter. We’ll take time to appreciate the quieter side of the Humber watershed and perhaps share a little local history along the way.
With a comfortable pace and relatively gentle terrain, this is an enjoyable outing for hikers of varying experience levels.
🍁 It’s our chance to give autumn a proper send-off before winter takes centre stage!
✅ What to Bring
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Comfortable hiking shoes or boots with good traction
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Water and a snack
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Layered clothing appropriate for chilly November weather
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Hiking poles (optional)
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A camera or phone to capture the late-autumn landscape
👟 This hike is suitable for hikers comfortable with a 6 km walk on gently rolling forest trails. Conditions may be damp or slippery depending on recent weather.
Hike Leader:
Geoff Simpson
Geoff is a long-time HVHTA member with a particular fondness for Cold Creek and the surrounding King Township countryside.
Directions
Destination: Cold Creek Conservation Area
Address: 14125 11th Concession, Schomberg,
GPS Coordinates: 43.919694, -79.707865
From the south (Kleinburg / Nobleton): Take Hwy 27 north toward Nobleton. Turn left (west) onto King Road. Continue west to 11th Concession. Turn right (north) onto 11th Concession. Travel approximately 3.5 km north. The entrance to Cold Creek Conservation Area is on your right (east side).
From the north (Schomberg / Hwy 9): Take Hwy 27 south toward Nobleton. Turn right (west) onto the 16th Sideroad. Continue west to 11th Concession. Turn left (south) onto 11th Concession. Continue south toward Cold Creek Conservation Area. The entrance will be on your left (east side).