HCA Alerts

Alerts are removed when they are no longer in effect.

Dofasco 2000 Trail

  • March 30: A section between First Road East and Ridge Road is temporarily closed due to a hazard tree. The area is signed on-site to indicate where the closure is, and staff are working to clear the hazard.

Devil’s Punchbowl

  • March 26: Some of the lights on the cross located at the Devil’s Punchbowl Conservation Area are not functioning correctly. Staff are aware of the issue and are working to repair it.

Tiffany Falls

  • March 9: The viewing platform is inaccessible due to vandalism. Please stay back from the waterfall and stay on the trail for your safety.

Dundas Valley

  • March 23: All Dundas Valley trails are currently closed to equestrians due to soft footing. Trails will be reopened to equestrians when conditions improve.
  • March 23: Staff are busy on trails clearing fall trees from the winter season and recent windstorms. Please exercise caution around fallen trees and branches and report any trail issues to dvalley@conservationhamilton.ca
  • March 23: Construction work will be undertaken on the Hamilton to Brantford Rail Trail between Bumble Bee Hill and Sanctuary Park, and along Spring Creek Trail between the Jerome Park Drive and Bridlewood Drive entrances to repair a City of Hamilton waterline. Heavy construction equipment will be on site, and there may be temporary, short-term trail closures to allow safe vehicle access to the work locations.
  • March 10: Due to the Jefferson salamander migration, the Merrick and Artaban Road Parking Lots will be closed until further notice. Alternative parking lots are available on Old Ancaster Road (Monarch Trail Parking Lot), Sulphur Springs Road (Hermitage Parking Lot) and Governor’s Road (Main Entrance). Please only park in designated lots – parking outside of the area may result in fines in Special Enforcement Areas.
  • February 2026: Private contractors will be undertaking work on Martin’s Road to improve the Mineral Springs Detention Facility. Heavy equipment will be present along Martin’s Road. Visitors using surrounding trails (Headwaters, Hilltop, Murray Ferguson, Reforestation, G. Donald) should expect to hear and see staff and equipment on Martin’s Road.

Fifty Point

  • March 16: All washroom facilities are currently unavailable due to a maintenance issue. Service is expected to be restored tomorrow.
  • February 27: The south east section of the trail by the pond is closed due to hazard trees.
  • February to March 2026: Hamilton Fire will be on-site conducting ice training every Wednesday at the marina.

Valens Lake

  • January 16: A new campground loop is being added at Valens Lake. Visitors may see construction equipment and activity in the area throughout the winter and spring. The parking lot for the walk-in campsites will be used by HCA staff and contractors for construction access and temporary equipment storage. As a result, the walk-in campsites will be temporarily closed during the construction period. Learn more here.
  • October 14, 2025: The water will be shut off at Valens Lake for the season. The Hilltop washroom will remain open.
  • Construction of the new lookout platform commenced in late 2024 and is expected to be completed in 2026. A small section of the trail will not be accessible during this time. This notice will be removed when the lookout is completed. Learn more here.

Christie Lake

  • October 26: Beginning October 26, Marina washrooms will be the only available facilities for the fall and winter season.

Meadowlands

  • October 10: The trail at the Meadowlands Conservation Area is closed until further notice due to area flooding.

Eramosa Karst

Tiffany Falls