Albion Hills Loop (Palgrave)
What better way to welcome spring than to take a hike through one of our many gorgeous conservation areas.
This loop follows a sandy path through lovely woods, ponds and wetlands in Albion Hills Conservation Park. The farther you go, the more deeply you travel into nature, solitude and peace. Look for ephemeral flowers in April, May and June, when they like to show off. Also watch for cyclists using the park’s trails.
Where: Albion Hills Conservation Park
Park Entrance: 16500 Regional Road 50
Parking: Park in Grove 1 near the trailhead map. Walk toward Grove 2 parking area and look for red arrow and cross bridge. Note that park fees are in effect.
Distance: A long but easy 9km, 3 hour hike
Highlights
Look out for many lovely wildflowers and plants, including:
- Yellow Lady’s Slipper
- Dutchman’s Breeches
- Squirrel Corn
- Bloodroot
- White Trillium
- Jack-in-the-Pulpit
- Trout Lily
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