Stroll Along the Rolling Meadows
Connect with nature on this 400-acre property. Enjoy views of the Credit River which runs throughout the park. Experience different natural habitats from wetlands, to forests and meadows. See wildlife thanks to the green corridor that connects large areas of land and water.
Hike the first signed section of the Credit Valley Trail, a proposed 100-kilometre pathway from the along the length of the Credit River. Grab your binoculars and discover birds that call this area home. You might see a great blue heron near the water’s edge.
Activities
Trails
This trail traces the perimeter of a restored grassland where you can spot grassland birds such as bobolink and eastern meadowlark. The trail also passes through an isolated sugar maple-rock elm forest. Trail surface is mown grass and soil. Rest areas are less than 1.7 km apart.
Available Activities- Width
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Average: 1.9 m
Minimum: 1.4 m - Grade
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Average: 3.0%
Maximum: 17.3% - Cross Slope
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Average: 2.9%
Maximum: 15.3%
- Hiking time
- Estimated hiking time 25 minutes
This short trail has a long, steep rise that offers views of the restored grassland. Trail surface is mown grass. No rest areas on this trail.
Available Activities- Width
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Average: 1.9 m
Minimum: 1.7 m - Grade
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Average: 10.2%
Maximum: 44.7% - Cross Slope
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Average: 5.6%
Maximum: 18.4%
- Hiking time
- Estimated hiking time 5 minutes
Take your time on the rolling hills as you take in the spectacular views of the Credit River and surrounding landscape. This trail intersects with the Grassland Safari Loop. Trail surface is mown grass and soil. No rest areas on this trail.
Available Activities- Width
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Average: 2.5 m
Minimum: 0.5 m - Grade
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Average: 3.5%
Maximum: 15.1% - Cross Slope
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Average: 4.4%
Maximum: 20.5%
- Hiking time
- Estimated hiking time 20 minutes
Photo Gallery
![Still water reflecting a forest of trees in autumn with colours changing.](https://files.cvc.ca/cvc/uploads/2020/08/uppercreditca2-064.jpg)
![A river with lush green grass and trees beyond.](https://files.cvc.ca/cvc/uploads/2020/08/spring2006-091.jpg)
![Still water reflecting a forest of trees in autumn with colours changing.](https://files.cvc.ca/cvc/uploads/2020/08/uppercreditca2-073.jpg)
![A river with lush green grass and trees beyond.](https://files.cvc.ca/cvc/uploads/2020/08/ucca4.jpg)
![Fall coloured trees along one side of a grassy path.](https://files.cvc.ca/cvc/uploads/2020/08/uppercreditca2-004.jpg)
![Interpretive signage for the Credit Valley Trail installed in an open area at Upper Credit Conservation Area.](https://files.cvc.ca/cvc/uploads/2020/08/IMG_1618.jpg)
![A stretch of river in early spring.](https://files.cvc.ca/cvc/uploads/2020/08/IMG_4845.jpg)
![An interpretive sign on a pedestal in an open area of land with trees in the background.](https://files.cvc.ca/cvc/uploads/2020/08/IMG_4842.jpg)