hilton falls conservation area

I would recommend going during the fall months in Ontario, from September to November. It wouldn't be as hot making hiking more comfortable and the leaves of the trees will turn all sorts of pretty colours. The park is gorgeous with luscious forests, lovely waterfalls and magnificent landscapes. There a different trails which you can go on all taking different times, distances and scenery. The park is perfect for picnics, light hikes, dog walking, children exploring, biking and jogging. The hills aren't too steep and rough which makes it less of a challenge. As with any outdoor activity bring lots of water, appropriate clothes for the season, snacks and even sunscreen and bug spray. There is a ton of parking available.

Every year we enjoy our trips to Hilton Falls. All season's. Great trails and wonderful views. Never too crowded, even when the parking lot looks full.

Hilton Falls in Milton, Ontario is a superior walking area with an open fire pit and roaring water falls to boot, and a large parking area. If you visit in winter, be prepared for frozen water falls and rapids, and steam floating off the rocks and up into the naked trees. There is a wood supply of dry wood for the open fire pit, so bring along the marshmallows and hot dogs and chips as well as hot beverages. The trek in to the falls is a twenty minute walk along wide trails which can be slippery after freezing rain or a melt and then freeze so wear the correct footwear and grab a long branch for support. You may also want to bring some bird seed to feed the chickadees who will land on the kids' hands and feed to their delight. The only downside of Hliton Falls may be the slippery pathways in the winter, and the roar of the nearby 401 on certain days. You can't see ithe highway,but you certainly can hear it if you are far enough from the falls. But that is little to cope with in such a resplendent hiking area, high atop the Niagara escarpment with the Hawks and owls and coyotes, and a myriad of other wild creatures which you cannot see, but know for certain are lurking in the shadows of the great maples.

Whether you're a lover of nature are just looking to escape the hubbub of modern life, this is a fantastic conservation area. Part of Milton's local network of conservation areas, the falls are just one of the reasons to go for a hike or bike ride here.A wide variety of plants and animals visit here, given its massive area and the fact that it's attached to other natural areas making a fairly large wildlife corridor.The falls themselves are spectacular. It used to be the site of an old mill and the ruins a very picturesque. You can walk behind the falls for a real treat. The water is incredibly fresh and clear having been filtered through miles of wetland before gets there. It's truly a photographer's dream!

This is a nice conservation area which has a lovely waterfall. However, the walk to the falls is extremely lenghty. If you do not enjoy hiking then you will not enjoy this place, but if you do you will be surrounded by nature even after you reach the waterfall. Once down there, the view of the falls is very beautiful.

Went to this conservation area looking to do some afternoon photography. Well marked trails, that can handle walking as well as cyclists and horses. Very quiet, and lots to enjoy along the Red Oak & Hilton Falls trail. Well staffed with friendly folks. Even ran across a Woolly Bear caterpillar.

The walk was about 30 minutes before you can reach the Falls. Signs are sometimes hard to follow since there are more than 1 way of reaching the Falls and also more than 1 way of going back to the parking lot. It would be better if they mark clearly a map showing the time need in reaching the Falls from a certain path in the park.

Hilton Falls is the little known cousin to Kelso Conservation Area but well worth the trip. Lots of trails and picnic tables, a great roaring falls of course, a wonderful view of Rattlesnake Point and beautiful fall colours!

If you love nature, and you were in that area, you will love to walk up the mountains to Hilton Falls in Milton. You will need mosquito repellent though!As a family, we enjoyed our hike and took lots of pictures. There is camp fire and places to sit beside the falls which are not so high.

A very nice short walk, there is a fire if you want to make a hot drink, the falls was very nice, my husband and i went all the way down to the bottom, there are a few trails that you can do, it was a very nice day yesterday and we took advantage the day, there were lots of people on there bikes and lots of people out walking.

Early spring and fall are my favorite times of the year to take a hike at Hilton Falls. Its so peaceful here the sounds of the animals the waterfall are just a few of the reasons to make the trip to Milton to visit Hilton Falls. Animals are well adjusted to humans and the birds will eat right out of your hands. Winter hikes are nice make your way to the falls and enjoy a bon-fire where you can get warm and roast some marshmallows. Fire is available in the summer too to for your picnics. Pathways are always clear and wide so bikers and hikers alike will enjoy it here.

Fall was small. Water level was low. Good for a Sunday hike and picnic. Would visit the conservation area again.

I may have had too much hype for this place. While it was all beautiful, nature is a beautiful thing; the hike (well walk) to the falls was short and uneventful. The falls while very beautiful, I felt it was again too much hyped, I've been some absolutely beautiful falls and this was just so minimal in size. Again it was beautiful but I was expecting more.

I recently visited this location to take in some of the picturesque scenes at the waterfalls. The hike from the parking lot was not every long and there are several trails (all relatively well marked by color code). The hiking trails are wide and fairly easy to traverse except maybe at the beginning where it appears to be a bit rocky and steep. There may be another easier section to get onto the trail but I didn't see it on this visit.Since I only visited the falls, I can't speak for the other sections of the park. The falls themselves are quite spectacular and would rate quite nicely on any photographers list of photos to take. There are remnants of an old building (a mill?) Just to the left which adds some wonderful character to the scene. Arriving from the trail, there are a set of stairs to take you to the lower sections to see the falls. Once down there. The viewing area is enclosed with a short stone wall. Many people climb over it to get a closer look. Not that I'm condoning that sort of action, but the view is quite nice from the river. However, there are several loose and slippery rocks down below. Even with good gripping hiking boots, the footing can be questionable at times. It is possible to cross over to the old remnants but take caution when doing so. I cringed when I saw several parents encourage their young children try to get closer to the falls so they could take their picture.Note to parents: Please warn your children about crossing the stream. The rocks are loose and slippery. Allow them to do so at their own risk. There is also a way to climb to the top and walk across the falls as well. Again, do so at yours and their own peril. Finally, I know this is Canada and Ontario and that the water here is relatively clean, but don't drink the water. Even from the runoff. You have no idea what kind of parasites might be in the water.Anyway, as a photographer, the falls are beautiful and will add to anyone's collection quite nicely, but only if you can wait out the crowds. Just wear some sturdy shoes or boots.

As a mountainbiker, I found that the intermediate skill rating (at minimum) to perhaps be undercutting it. Though granted they're not advanced, I did find riding a lot of the brown trail to be very challenging with good stretches of walking. The rocky terrain was a lot of fun, but at times, I really wondered how many intermediate riders could ride it without putting a foot down. As a hiker, the trail is alright. Wide tree-covered trails for the most part will lead to Hilton Falls which is quite beautiful. Climb down to the bottom and stand in the creek - the water is clean and warm enough. The photos at the bottom are quite nice as well.The cost to enter the park was a little steep for my likings, I should mention that, but that said, the yearly pass makes entering many of the parks pretty reasonable. Go give it a shot.