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www.trca.on.ca Glen Haffy Conservation Area Welcome to Glen Haffy Conservation Area, a beautiful natural area located within the Humber River Watershed, Humber River Watershed Fishing at Glen Haffy at the junction of Ontario’s two most dominant The Humber River watershed covers an area of 903 square Each year, Glen Haffy raises 60,000 rainbow trout at its on-site geological features - The Niagara Escarpment and kilometres, from the headwaters on the Niagara Escarpment fish hatchery, and these fish are released into the fishing the Oak Ridges Moraine. and Oak Ridges Moraine down to Lake Ontario. The watershed ponds at Glen Haffy Conservation Area, the Glen Haffy Fly provides many benefits to the people who live within it including Fishing Club and Heart Lake Conservation Area. The proceeds Glen Haffy Conservation Area is a 189 hectare Toronto drinking water, solace, renewal and contact with nature. generated by angling fees help fund the fish rearing program. and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) property with great hiking trails you can escape into. Oak Ridges Moraine Glen Haffy Fly Fishing Club The Oak Ridges Moraine stretches as a ridge of hilly terrain for Join the Glen Haffy Fly Fishing Club, escape into 160 kilometres from the Niagara Escarpment in the west to the tranquility and enjoy: headwaters of the Trent River in the east. Rain that is collected and stored in the moraine’s vast underground layers of sand and • Access to private gated Headwaters Ponds located on 600 gravel, which are known as aquifers, eventually resurfaces as acres of prestine conservation lands Become a healthy, clean water that feeds the majority of river systems in • Use of Row Boats, Docks and Log Cabin Conservation the Greater Toronto Area. • Ponds stocked with Rainbow Trout, from TRCA’s Hatchery, Parks Member and Resident Brook Trout Niagara Escarpment Today The Niagara Escarpment is a land form which stretches 725 For more information see: TRCAparks.ca kilometers from Queenston on the Niagara River to Tobermory on the Bruce Peninsula. Over 1500 species of plants, 325 bird Pond Rentals, Picnic Sites and Private Functions PARKS MEMBERS ENJOY: species, 55 animal species and 34 species of reptiles and water Rent a pond or book a picnic site. With 3 large picnic areas, • Family & Friends Membership now admits life have been identified within the Niagara Escarpment. two with shelters, Glen Haffy Conservation Area can easily up to 6 people*. accommodate large groups. Our Visitor Services team can Nature Trails help you determine the best site , and will even suggest • FREE general admission to all TRCA Parks including Green Trail (1.36 kilometers) caterers, tent rental and entertainment companies. For more Albion Hills, Boyd, Bruce’s Mill, Glen Haffy, Heart For more information, please contact An old stone stair case leads trail users down into the information, please see www.picnics.ca. Lake, and Petticoat Creek Toronto and Region Conservation at forest valley below where animals and water life, such as 416-661-6600, or visit www.trca.on.ca. frogs and fish, can be seen and heard near the Humber • FREE general admission and parking* at River tributaries. Black Creek Pioneer Village and Kortright Centre. TRAIL RULES & ETIQUETTE In case of an emergency, phone 911 Blue Trail (2.5 kilometers) • FREE general admission to all Credit Valley The Blue Trail allows trail users to connect with the Conservation (CVC) parks, including: • Trail conditions may vary. Fishing Ponds, the Bruce Trail and the other nature trails. Belfountain, Island Lake, Terra Cotta, Ken Whillans • Stay on designated trails. At some points along the Blue Trail, you are able to peer • No motorized vehicles permitted. down into the forest valley below. • FREE Cross-Country Ski Trail admission at Albion Hills • Keep your dog leashed at all times. • Do not remove any vegetation. Red Trail (2.7 kilometers) • Discounts at our pools and splash areas at • Carry out all garbage. The longest of the nature trails, the Red Trail takes users Albion Hills, Heart Lake, and Petticoat Creek • Campfires are not permitted. through a variety of ecosystems including forest, wetland and Conservation Areas, and more!* open fields.Trail users are able to enjoy a spectacular look-out • The knowledge that you are helping conserve across the Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment. natural areas for everyone to enjoy! Bruce Trail (4.06 kilometers) *Some restrictions apply. Canada’s oldest and longest footpath is managed by the Bruce Trail Association. This portion of the Bruce Trail cuts through Glen Haffy and links to the Niagara Escarpment and eventually with the Palgrave Side Trail. Memberships are valid for one year and are easy to buy online at TRCAparks.ca Y 9 HW Legend TRCA Conservation Boundary Forest Cover K$ River K$ T rail Post «¬1 Park Road Trailhead Information Kiosk Glen Haffy Nature Trails Green Trail Blue Trail Red Trail K$ Bruce Trail «¬2 «¬12 K$ K$ «¬3 K$ K$«¬6 «¬4 «¬K$ K$«¬ 5 7 K$ «¬11 Visitor Services «¬8 K$ «¬10 K$ K$ «¬9 D R E D I Gatehouse S E V O R G H C E E B A IR P O R 0 75 150 300 450 600 T R F D Metres PERMITTED ACTIVITIES PROPERTY FEATURES Hiking Bird Watching Covered Picnic Area Parking Lot Fishing Dog Walking Picnic Area Washroom (on Leash only) Fly Fishing TRAILS TYPICAL MAXIMUM TYPICAL CROSS MAXIMUM LENGTH (KM) SLOPE (%) SLOPE (%) SLOPE (%) CROSS SLOPE (%) Green Trail 1.36 14.5 68.8 10.8 42.9 Blue Trail 2.5 8.6 46.9 5.5 28.6 Red Trail 2.7 8.5 45.2 5.7 50.3 Bruce Trail 4.06 8.6 43.1 5.9 32.7.