Conservation Areas - Hiking Trails

St. Clair Region Conservation Authority Nature Trails

Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation Area

The 2.5 km nature trail winds along a provincially significant marsh and includes several opportunities to get close to the many inhabitants of this wetland. The trail also takes you up to higher ground providing an excellent vista of the Wawanosh Wetland. This wetland is an excellent spot for bird watching and other nature activities. Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation Area is just north of Highway 402 on Blackwell Side Road. Facilities: parking, washrooms, download map
A.W. Campbell Conservation Area

Trails crisscross through the A.W. Campbell Conservation Area taking you through a deciduous forest and floodplain. Over 8 km of trails leads you along Morrough Creek and includes a host of wildflowers and interesting tree species such as the blue ash. The A. W. Campbell Conservation is located just east of County Road 79 near Alvinston. Facilities: parking, washrooms, download map Top of Page
Lorne C. Henderson Conservation Area

The Lorne C. Henderson Conservation Area is a birders delight. Over 5 km of nature trails wind through a variety of habitats including grasslands, floodplain and upland forest and along wildlife ponds. Henderson is located 5 minutes west of Petrolia on County Road # 4. Facilities: parking, washrooms, download map Top of Page
Warwick Conservation Area

Warwick Conservation Area includes a short but very interesting 2 km trail. The Blue Flag Trail takes the hiker through a provincially significant wetland. Growing along the boardwalk are a number of uncommon wetland plants such as the Blue Flag. Warwick is located on County Rd. 22 at Warwick Village. Facilities: parking, washrooms, download map Top of Page
Coldstream Conservation Area

The Coldstream Conservation Area has two trails - the trail in the south end of the Conservation Area takes you through a cedar swamp, a rare experience in Southwestern Ontario. The trail north of Coldstream Road is a wonderful place for spring wildflowers and birds. Facilities: parking, download map Top of Page
Moore Habitat Management Area

The Moore Habitat Management Area includes an experimental tall grass prairie site, floodplain forest, upland forest and open/shrub areas. This area is prime upland bird habitat. Four km of trails crisscross this diverse park. The Management Area is located on Bickford Line just east of the Kimball Side Road Facilities: parking lot Top of Page
McKeough Conservation Area

A 3 km trail winds through a forest just south of the McKeough Dam. This trail goes through a prime Carolinian Forest which supports a large population of the rare blue ash. The trail is located on Holt Line immediately south of the dam. The floodway channel also provides a 7 km (one way) walk from the St. Clair River to the dam. This wildlife corridor has been planted with 100,000 trees over the last ten years. The grass channel and treed berms make for excellent wildlife habitat. Facilities: parking lot Top of Page
Perch Creek Habitat Management Area

The Perch Creek Habitat Management Area is owned by the County of Lambton and managed by the Conservation Authority. This 200 acres property includes floodplain and upland forest, hedge rows open meadow and wetlands. Over 5 km of trails takes the hiker through a variety of habitats. The Management Area is located on Churchill Rd. just east of Blackwell Side Rd. Facilities: parking lot Top of Page
Marthaville Habitat Management Area

The Marthaville Habitat Management Area is owned by the County of Lambton and managed by the Conservation Authority. This demonstrations for gravel pit rehabilitation includes wetlands, forest and tall grass prairie. A 3km loop trail provides an excellent vantage point to watch the development of the site into a haven for wildlife. The Habitat Management Area is located on the Marthaville Rd. north of the community of Marthaville. Facilities: parking lot Top of Page
Strathroy Conservation Area

This Conservation Area, located right within the Town of Strathroy, includes a 3 km trail through a beautiful floodplain forest. Reforestation efforts by the Conservation Authority have made this area a great place to see wildlife. The trail can be accessed at the Conservation Authority Administration Centre or at the parking lot across from the High School on Head Street. There are also links with the rest of the Strathroy Parks system linking urban parks, arboretums and wetlands. Facilities: parking lot, download map Top of Page
Clark Wright Conservation Area

This 50 acre site, donated by Mr. Clark Wright, includes 3 km of nature trails through recently reforested lands and an old pine plantation. This is an excellent bird watching site. Clark Wright Conservation Area is located on Walkers Drive south west of County Rd. 81 south of Strathroy. Facilities: parking lot, download map Top of Page
Bridgeview Conservation Area

The Petrolia Discovery Trail is approximately 2 km in length winding through the north side of the Bridgeview Conservation Area. The loops offer the hiker a change to view trees associated with the Carolinian Zone, see historic oil artifacts as they were left and to enjoy nature along Bear Creek. This Conservation Area is operated by the Town of Petrolia and is located off the Petrolia Line just east of downtown. Facilities: Parking, Picnic Shelter, Playground Equipment, The Petrolia Discovery Top of Page