Alerts are removed when they are no longer in effect.
Eramosa Karst
- April 22, 2026: Increased coyote activity reported at Eramosa Karst and Felker’s Falls Conservation Areas. Coyotes may be more visible and defensive during denning season. Please use caution: keep dogs leashed, stay on trails, follow posted signage, and do not approach wildlife. Some areas may be temporarily closed. Learn more about living with coyotes.
Felker’s Falls
- April 22, 2026: Increased coyote activity reported at Eramosa Karst and Felker’s Falls Conservation Areas. Coyotes may be more visible and defensive during denning season. Please use caution: keep dogs leashed, stay on trails, follow posted signage, and do not approach wildlife. Some areas may be temporarily closed. Learn more about living with coyotes.
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.
Tiffany Falls
- Tiffany Falls experiences high visitation, but unlike larger conservation areas, it has limited space and parking to accommodate that use. Learn more about the Visitor Use Management Plan here.
Dundas Valley
- April 18: Gravel trails will reopen to equestrian use. Grass trails remain closed to protect trail conditions until they dry. Closed grass trails include Sawmill, McCormack, John White Homestead, and G. Donald. Please stay off closed trails to prevent damage.
- 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.
Fifty Point
- April 1: HCA is advising boaters of reduced channel depth at Fifty Point Marina due to sediment buildup in the navigation channel from Lake Ontario. Learn more.
- Trail Update: A section of an informal connector path along the east side of the pond is now closed for naturalization and is no longer accessible. This area will be restored with new tree and shrub plantings to support habitat and biodiversity. A formal trail connection will be developed nearby to maintain access around the pond. Please stay on designated trails and follow posted signage.
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.
- 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
- May 4: All trails are currently closed to equestrians due to soft conditions.
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.
Meadowlands
- October 10: The trail at the Meadowlands Conservation Area is closed until further notice due to area flooding.
