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0 2 km - Average walking time 32 minutes 39 Township of King Cawthra Mulock Nature Reserve

and great-horned owls are just a few of the residents who call this nature reserve home.

In 2007, the York-Simcoe Field Naturalists’ Club became the official stewards of the reserve and actively assists with restoration, monitoring and access improvement projects on the property. There is a system Situated north of the Oak Ridges of well-marked trails, including Moraine, the Cawthra Mulock interpretive signs, and visitors are Nature Reserve’s rolling hills and invited to walk the property. forested ridges are a refuge for wildlife. Donated to Ontario Nature Be sun safe in 2003 by the Mulock family, the If you use both sunscreen and Cawthra Mulock Nature Reserve insect repellent, always put is a valuable contribution towards the conservation of nature. Its most your sunscreen on first. notable feature is the diversity Ontario Nature protects wild of habitats it encompasses. The species and wild spaces through property hosts a large tract of conservation, education and public mature hardwood and mixed engagement. Ontario Nature is a forests with enormous beech trees, charitable organization representing tall maples and hemlock. A small more than 30,000 members and wetland area, dominated by birch supporters and 150 member groups trees and larch, is part of the larger across Ontario. To learn more, visit Ansnorveldt wetland complex. ontarionature.org. Located in the West Holland River watershed, the property boasts two creeks. White-tailed deer, red fox, great blue herons, red-tailed hawks

Trail difficulty: Easy-Moderate Distance: 3.5 km Access points: Dufferin Street and Bathurst Street, both north of Miller’s Sideroad For more information: Ontario Nature 1-800-440-2366 [email protected] ontarionature.org 40 Legend Trail Features Basemap Features

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0 500 m - Average walking time 8 minutes 41 Township of King Centennial Park Trail

An excellent cross-country ski area, the Centennial Park Trail provides several loops with varying degrees of challenge for beginner, intermediate or expert.

A well-established system of trails exists in Centennial Park. An information sign is posted and outlines the trails available, and colour markings on the trees help hikers and cyclists find their way. In addition to existing plant and animal life, many trees and shrubs have been planted to establish an arboretum and wildlife habitat.

Bike safety Ensure your bike is well maintained and safe to ride on the trails. Check your brakes, tires, chain and gears.

Trail difficulty: Moderate-Difficult Distance: 5 km Access points: East side of Jane Street, north of 16th Sideroad For more information: Township of King 905-833-5321 king.ca 42 CLASS R egional Forest Headquarters CentennialTownship of King Centennial Park Trail P Parking Washroom Trails Legend Leash Free Dog Area Beginner Trail - 1km R ural R oads Intermediate Trail - 2km Advanced Trail - 2km ALT_NAME1 All above trails are natural surface. Trails outside of the Trail System Focus Dearbourne Ave Trails that are part of the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail

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0 500 m - Average walking time 8 minutes 43 Township of King Cold Creek Conservation Area

River). A portion of the property lies within the “Natural Linkage” policy area of the Oak Ridges Moraine. The Conservation Area is significant due to its unique natural features. Existing mixed conifer swamp forest contains black spruce, which is rare in Southern Ontario and is home to a wide array of plant and animal species. Cold Creek Conservation Area is an Visit Cold Creek to enjoy the more ecologically diverse and sustainable than six-kilometre marked nature natural area. It shows sustainability trail. Gates are open from 8:30 a.m. can be achieved by protecting to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and enhancing the area’s natural and during special events. If you are environment while providing outside open hours, you can park outdoor education, cultural and your vehicles at the main gate and heritage experiences and recreation. follow the trail arrows for hours of enjoyment. Cold Creek consists of 190 hectares within the Humber River watershed (a designated Canadian Heritage

Trail difficulty: Easy-Moderate Distance: 6.6 km Access points: 11th Concession Parking: Pay to Park For more information: Township of King 905-833-5321 king.ca 44 Township of King Cold Creek Conservation Area

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forest include both conservation authorities, the Township of King, York Region, the Nature Conservancy of Canada, Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation and private land owners.

In addition to the Oak Ridges Trail, York Region’s property and a number of other informal trails have been historically used for equestrian Happy Valley Forest is located at riding. the centre of King. It is one of the largest intact hardwood forests on the Oak Ridges Moraine. The forest is classified as a provincially significant Area of Natural and Scientific Interest by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and is protected by the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan. It is over 1000 hectares in size consisting of an upland forest on steeply rolling topography, old field habitats, several creek valleys, various wooded swamps and wetland areas.

The forest is divided by Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority to the north and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to the south. Landowners within the

Trail difficulty: Moderate Distance: 6.5 km Access points: 7th Concession south of 18th Sideroad Parking: On-street parking For more information: Nature Conservancy of Canada 416-932-3202 natureconservancy.ca 46 Township of King Happy Valley Forest Tract Legend 18th Sdrd 18th Sdrd Trail Features Basemap Features

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information regarding Humber Trails or King Creek between around 1913 and 1954.

Today the property has several trails that are used and maintained by the local community. In the winter, one small pond is cleared by neighbours and becomes a skating rink. Another unique aspect of the property is a 180 year-old bur oak tree. Due Humber Trails Conservation Area to its unique placement (next to is 19.4 hectares with approximately remains of a well), it is thought that 2.4 kilometres of trails through this tree was planted with the initial the property, which includes two development of the community of tributaries of the Humber River, a King Creek. Canadian Heritage River.

The property has a unique history dating back to the beginning of the 19th century. Early pioneers established the hamlet of King Creek, which is the old name of the area in which Humber Trails is Go active and be healthy located. A post office and three mills Participating in physical were built in this small community activity can reduce the risk including the first sawmill in of heart disease, stroke, King to have a circular saw. With high blood pressure, certain the introduction of steam and types of cancer, type 2 electric power, these mills became diabetes, osteoporosis, obsolete and the community overweight and obesity. mostly dissolved around the time period of World War I. There is little

Trail difficulty: Easy-Moderate Distance: 2.4 km Access points: Off of Elpine Trail or Mill Road For more information: Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 416-661-6600 trca.ca 48 Legend Trail Features Basemap Features

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0 500 m - Average walking time 8 minutes 49 Township of King King City Trail

Be active in nature. Nature can make you happier, healthier and more relaxed.

The King City Trail is located in the valleyland area following the route of the Humber River. It is ideal for walking, hiking, jogging or cross- country skiing. Young and old can enjoy bird watching in a setting abundant with wild flowers, plant life, trees and waterways. Bridges, boardwalks and stepping stones allow for safe marsh and river crossings.

Stay hydrated Water is a healthy, calorie-free way to stay hydrated before, during and after activity.

Trail difficulty: Easy-Moderate Distance: 2.4 km Access points: Off Keele Street, 400 m north of King Road at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church; Doris Patton Park, Norman Drive King City For more information: Township of King 905-833-5321 king.ca 50 Legend Trail Features Basemap Features

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0 500 m - Average walking time 8 minutes 51 Township of King Seneca College King Campus

Be sun safe Tips to protect yourself from the sun’s UV rays:

• Cover up with light coloured, loose fitting, closely woven clothing • Wear a large brimmed hat and UV protected The trails at Seneca College have been described as one of the best sunglasses kept hiking secrets in Ontario. • Use sunscreen with They allow hikers to experience a SPF of 30 or higher, old growth forests, rolling hills, including a SPF lip balm meadows, wetlands and the historic pathways of Eaton Hall.

Four kilometres of the Oak Ridges Trail also pass through the campus. Seneca has approximately 14 kilometres of trails for hiking in the summer and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter.

Parking is Pay to Park in all lots with all credit cards accepted.

Trail difficulty: Easy-Moderate Distance: 14 km Access points: Dufferin Street north of 15th Sideroad Parking: Pay to Park $5 per car (rates subject to change without notice); limited free parking also available along Dufferin Street For more information: Seneca College King Outdoor Education Centre 416-491-5050 ext. 55042 senecaoutdoorcentre.com 52 Legend Trail Features Basemap Features

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0 500 m - Average walking time 8 minutes 53 Township of King Thornton Bales Conservation Area

This conservation area is heavily forested with sugar maple and American beech and is home to a variety of wildlife including pileated woodpeckers and white-tailed deer. Vast arrays of wildflowers bloom each spring, including hepatica, trilliums, violets, lily of the valley, wild ginger and spring beauty. Numerous ferns, such as Christmas and rattlesnake, can also be found Thornton Bales Conservation Area in the summer. Thornton Bales is a 19.6 hectare Area of Natural and Conservation Area provides a large Scientific Interest located along the contiguous block of wildlife habitat northern margin of the Oak Ridges on the margins of Newmarket and Moraine, and has an elevation that Aurora. drops 54 metres from its south-west corner to its northern boundary. Thornton Bales is approximately Nicknamed “99 Steps”, Thornton one and a half kilometres west Bales trails are best fitted for the of the Town of Newmarket and 2 fit and adventurous. The most kilometres northwest of the Town significant feature of the area is the of Aurora. The mixture of earthen kame moraine (a ridge or mound of trails, rolling topography, as well sand and gravel deposited during as its linkage to the University of the melting of glacial ice) that Toronto Koffler Scientific Reserve formed an extremely steep slope along “Koffler-Bales Side Trail” along this small section of the Oak provides excellent opportunities for Ridges Moraine. hiking and nature appreciation.

Trail difficulty: Easy-Moderate Distance: 6 km Access points: 19th Sideroad, 2 km west of Bathurst Street, Bathurst Street, 2 km north of Mulock Drive For more information: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority 905-895-1281 lsrca.on.ca or University of Toronto Koffler Scientific Reserve 647-261-6362 ksr.utoronto.ca 54 Township of King Thornton Bales Conservation Area

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