Dofasco 2000 Trail

Devil’s Punchbowl
The Devil’s Punchbowl Conservation Area is one of the most amazing sights of the Niagara Escarpment. It was created at the end of the last ice age by huge streams that plunged over the Stoney Creek Escarpment and carved out the Punchbowl. From the lookout at the top of the Punchbowl, you get an spectacular view of Stoney Creek and Hamilton Harbour, not to mention the view down into the seemingly bottomless Punchbowl. Learn more.

Vinemount Swamp
This swamp forest is the biggest natural forest area south of the Escarpment in the Hamilton area. It is home to several endangered and important species, including the Northern Harrier, the Sedge Wren and Edward’s Hairstreak Butterfly. Visitors can experience the beauty of its natural features from the boardwalk through the swamp, giving them a unique view of the centre of a wetland.

Saltfleet Conservation Area
Saltfleet Conservation Area is HCA’s newest area to explore and is located south of the Niagara Escarpment in the Upper Stoney Creek and Upper Battlefield Creek watersheds. Saltfleet boasts nearly 316 acres of unique natural features.

The area offers a small trail system to explore the area with the Heritage Green Community Trust Trail, and East and West Wetland Trails, the system connects to the Dofasco 2000 Trail and Devil’s Punchbowl Conservation Area.

The woods here are made up of marshy fields and woodlots and provide a home to 50 species of breeding birds. Nine of these birds are uncommon in the Hamilton area, including a breeding ground for the Sedge Wren, a highly significant species of wren. Learn more.

While enjoying the trail, keep some trail etiquette in mind:

• No open fires or camping are permitted on the trail.
• There are no washrooms provided along the trails.
• The Dofasco 2000 Trail closes nightly at dusk.
• Park in the designated trailhead parking.
• Dogs must be kept on leash and clean up after your pets.
• Watch for vehicular traffic on areas of the trail that cross major roadways.
• Respect the rights of our neighbours, stay on the trail at all times.
• Use of the trail is at the user’s risk, and trail conditions may change over time.
• No motorized vehicles are permitted on the trail. The Dofasco 2000 Trail is a hiking and biking trail.
• If you want to pass someone on the trail, announce your intention, and pass on the left.
• Keep to the right when on the trail.
• Use boardwalk and bridges to cross streams and wetlands.
• Please don’t ride or walk through the water.