Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve, Laurel: Photos, Reviews & Location

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794122 3rd Line EHS, Laurel, ON L0N 1L0, Canada

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+1 705-435-2498

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What is the rating of Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve?: Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 406 reviews.
Where is Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve located?: 794122 3rd Line EHS, Laurel, ON L0N 1L0, Canada
How can I contact Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve?: Phone: +1 705-435-2498 · Website: ontarioparks.com

Reviews (8)

Shebin Mj 2023 Oct 28

Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve

It was beautiful trail , we went at the end of fall , it was so lovely very calm , there are many trails , we took the Tom east trail, which is nearest to the parking lot , it's a loop about 4.5 kms , really enjoyed it , many said the other trails are more nice but we had to get back early , next time will definitely try it , there is a free parking so don't have to worry about paying anything .

Bedi Sahib Singh 2023 May 29

Beautiful trail for nature lovers. Nice mature tress , beautiful hill, nice stream in the middle and amazing landscpaes…. Enjoyed the afternoon with kids and parents. Bit difficult for seniors though. Not a lot of resting areas but still was manageable .

Dr. Olena Berezovska 2023 Jan 24

This is quite a large piece of wilderness with very beautiful landscapes, easy trails, and panoramic views. Even our little grandson walked several kilometers with great pleasure, without complaining of fatigue. There are several entrances to this area of the forest, but the trails are marked a lot, so it's hard to get lost.

Sree Charan 2023 Jan 12

Just 45 min from Brampton this Provincial Nature Reserve offers great trails rated moderate to extreme and good thing they also have free parking just 5 min from the start of the trail.

The Hockley trail is a decent 10 km loop that covers pretty much the whole reserve, there are 4 side trails that can add 5 more kms to your hike.

On an average the increase in altitude is around 350 meters, so it gets pretty challenging. Midst of the trails there is a small lake that has benches to relax.

Jason Lee 2022 Nov 02

I love hiking here because it's one of the few forests within an hours drive that feels like a real forest (e.g. not near suburbia). If you do the full 16km circuit, you get a lot of elevation for Ontario as it's quite hilly which is great if looking for a workout. Trails not technical like other sections of the Bruce Trail (e.g. not rocky).

Mathias Rousseau 2022 Oct 19

The Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve offers well over 10 kilometers of trails with trees, streams and a rugged terrain at times. Covering all the trails will take you up and down a series of valleys where the streams are running. Trails are well marked, some sections like bridges are boarded; you probably will want to take a picture of the map at the trail head before hitting the ground, and it's easy to take a wrong turn (I did which made my hike significantly longer!!). You can park on a parking lot nearby and hit the trail head from the road just a 2 of minute walking distance on the road.

A very pleasant area to enjoy the fall colors too. Recommended!

David Erwin 2022 Jun 04

June 2022
What a gorgeous if not a shorter one. As I said in my last post, this is the time to get out there - temps are moderate, enough breeze to keep the bugs down, and the forests are amazing.

We started off with 🥞 at the Hockley General Store (highly recommend, and just a short distance from the Shitz's Creek Motel) before hitting the Tom to Glen Side trail loop, part of the Bruce Trail system.

It was only 6k but what a hike. Lots of elevation changes as you go through a beautiful forest. So this is not an easy walk in the woods - except to climb and climb again.

A 4 star rating with many other trails nearby if you want a longer day. Parking lot is on side of highway just before the trailhead - about half click walk.

Hope you get to make it.

Mark Shibish 2021 Sep 06

Nice hiking area with lots of hills, bridges and nature's stairs of tree roots and supported dirt stairways. Lots of stone bedding, root pretruding on narrow trails. I wouldn't recommend it for children, some parts may be challenging.Beautiful forest trails,there were some trees down , and tight trails that need a trim as it was tight with brush in a few spots. We hiked the main trail and the off chute trails that come back around to the main entrance stairs in the end. Not many hikers in the morning with lots of parking available. Nice way to spend a few hours enjoying nature not far from home.