McMaster Research & Conservation Corridor

Beautiful trails and lots of birds

This is a 49 hectare plot of land belonging to McMaster University, but open to the public. There is ongoing research at this site so be careful not to go off trail or touch any equipment you see in the forest. Often you will run into scientists/students doing their field work along the trails. This area is accessible from the parking lot at Lower Lion's club road. There is one main trail that does a loop around the entire property that takes about one hour to walk (4 KM). The front field is a 4 year old tallgrass prairie which hosts a variety of unique prairie plant species. This is a great place to see birds, bees and many other creatures. This is the largest tallgrass prairie habitat in Hamilton. Trails are narrow, with some stumbling hazards. Poison ivy and ticks are present. Closed toe shoes and long pants recommended.

Great place for a hike .great for fauna and flora .

No barriers. Nice little pocket of nature in the city. Walk by a steep valley with interesting species of trees. We looped around a trail for about an hour.

What a great hiking area! Beautiful ravines, a creek, and a few memorial benches to sit on and enjoy the beauty of nature. I saw this awesome and curious fungus on a rotting log. Super cool!

The closest you can get to a track less wilderness, within walking distance of a city bus stop.

Magnificient forest. Very quiet even on a Sunday. Could hardly hear the sound of traffic (but it's a near constant drone in so many places now). Could easily hear birdcall. Saw plenty of black damsels and I must of relished about a 1/4 cup of wild, fresh black berries. Very restorative. Easy access from public transit. Easy hikes but with 4/10 inclines in some places. Off on side trail from Monarch trail, tuck your pant legs into your socks and don't let any of your shirt or jacket edges drag along the close pressing foliage and you'll be fine. Do a tick inspection and shower when you get home and you'll be fine. Hardly any msoquitoes. My secret get away from now on.

Beautiful little hike, very few people around