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Middlesex County Trails

For a map of all walking trails of Middlesex County click here

If you are interested in hiking in Middlesex County, you may obtain copies of the booklet  “The Walking Trails of Middlesex County” at the Municipal Office.  This is a wonderful little booklet jam packed with general hiking information and maps of all the hiking trails within Middlesex County.  Ask for yours today!

There are two Conservation Areas within the municipality, both of which have superb walking trails that you and your family can enjoy.

A.W. Campbell Conservation Area – The Millennium Trail 

The Millennium Trail takes the hiker through a 3.3 km loop around the A.W. Campbell Conservation Area.  The trail traverses deciduous forest, floodplain and meadow and treats visitors to a host of wildflowers and interesting tree species such as the blue ash.  Several side trails can be taken for shorter walks.  The conservation area includes a campground and the Campbell House Museum (open for special occasions), and is home to the annual Maple Syrup Festival in March.

Distance  3.3 km
Difficulty  Easy to moderate
Trail Use  Walking, pets on leashes, cross-country skiing (not groomed), snowshoeing
Trail Surface Natural, boardwalk, steps, chip and dust
Cost Admission fee

Directions                    

East of County Road 79 on Shiloh Line near Alvinston
Facilities Parking, washrooms, camping, pool
Contact A.W. Campbell Conservation Area (519) 847-5357
St. Clair Region Conservation Authority (519) 245-3710
 

For a map of A.W. Campbell Conservation Area click here

 

Big Bend Conservation Area

This 16 hectare property is situated within one of the largest meanders of the Thames River, a Canadian Heritage River.  A short trail takes hikers from the walnut grove parking lot, along the fishing pond, to the purple martin house.  You can also access the trail from the parking lot by the bridge over the fishing pond.  Visitors can extend their walk and create a loop by walking along the quiet roads within the conservation area’s camping and picnic areas.

Other features of the conservation area include:  Arn’s Memorial Forest, open space for sports and games, fishing, and a serviced building with washrooms and showers.

Distance 1 km
Difficulty  Easy to moderate
Trail Use  Walking, pets on leashes, cross-country skiing (not groomed), snowshoeing
Trail Surface Natural, boardwalk, steps, chip and dust
Cost Free

Directions                    

Located on the Thames River, just east of the Village of Wardsville.  Follow County Road 2 (Longwoods Road) east from Wardsville, turn south on Big Bend Road and travel 3 km to the entrance. 
Facilities Parking, boat launch, family and group camping, washrooms and showers (open May to October), picnic shelter, water tap
Contact Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority(519) 354-7310
 

For a map of Big Bend Conservation Area click here

Millenium Trail Sign - Campbell Park
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