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