Reviews of Starkey Hill Conservation Area (Tourist Attraction)

Scott H

Well taken of trail, that took us a bit over an hour to complete.

Eka Gvaramia

Beautiful place, breathtaking views <3

胡萝卜

Nice trail!

Kaz Man

Amazing place with great mountain bike trials. Lots of bugs though and limited parking. Worth the visit for a scenic woody area. Not much in the way of water features

Fraidoon Ghausi

Beautiful 4km hike trail.

Marg Penfold

Some steep inclines with spectacular lookouts over downtown Guelph in the distance. Beautiful hike took just over an hour. ????

Gerrit Bos

Did a partial hike here today (Mar 23). Trail extremely icy due to melt and refreeze. Out with some kids who enjoyed sliding down the hills. Hand feeding the chickadees with some brought seed was a big hit. 4km hike (plus some shorter side loops) and the highest point in Puslinch are the main attractions. Trail is heavily to moderately used. Day use only.

Jeremy S

Awesome trail. Great for kids, too.

Colby Taylor

Great place for a hike. You'll get to see lovely wildlife in any season.

Rob Murray

Love this place. Great for a hike , run or stroll with the pup. If you like nature, you'll love this spot :)

Reggie Billingsworth

Walk quietly on a straight path sheltered by woods, then up various forested grades to a view that impresses...especially in spring or fall. This is valuable activity that should NOT be reserved for only dog lovers. Give yourself a break from the hurly burly, noisy traffic & construction that seems to surround us ... away from the devices that invade our minds. Give your soul a break and go for a gentle hike electronics-free for once. It will settle your mind and spirit and strengthen you for the return to civilization's onslaught. Best (and cheapest) therapy ever.

Ben E

Guelph's hidden gem

Pauline Bott

Good hiking loop. Some hills might challenge bad hips or knees.

Maude Stephany

A beautiful place for a hike

Jason Boles

First time here, used as a staging point for a 20km hike, prepping to do the Guelph Radial Line Trail, all 40kms!

Cathy Chapman

Great place to walk dogs or walk/run but be aware it's a lot of up and down hills, tree roots so watch your step. Love to go out there with my friend for a dog walk as they get good exercise and I do also.

Brian Munday

Nice trails, not difficult, very close to the city

Bash R

Great outdoor experience for those that want to go for a walk with a friend or jogging is great as well. It's best to wear your hiking shoes because the some of the hills can be slippery.

Dan Cullen

Can be ridiculously busy

Phillip Stack

It's a great trail. Not for strollers. There are a lot of small hills. It can also get quite busy. There are some bird feeders which people fill and areas where birds wait to be fed which can be fun for the kids. The trail also has a few options. A 5 minute loop for kids. A 30 -45 minute loop and a 45 minute loop and another that's just over an hour. On a clear day you can even see the Church Of Our Lady. Enjoy!

Andres G

Incredible mountain biking summer and winter, not an easy trail...

Randi Jamieson

Great way to spend some time in nature close to Guelph.

Mrs Karen D

Just walking trails, lots of hills and uneven terrain make it interesting and a bit challenging so its a good workout hike! Peaceful and clean no washrooms available anywhere on site.

Josh Crow

Good short hike. Enough hills to make it interesting.

Megan Jobin

Absolutely Beautiful

Jason Fowler

Good place to get outside near Guelph! I prefer the area across the street from the parking lot instead of Starkey hill itself.. less dog walkers there. It's good for mountain biking as well, but can get lost easily, it's a big place.

Jen Vlasman

Really nice trails, clean, scenic. We had a great hike.

Rob Cameron

One of my favorite places to run or hike!

Chris Saunders

Great space just outside of Guelph to go for a hike. Lots of interesting terrain, and a reasonable amount of people hiking, trail running or walking dogs.

Doug MacIntyre

Shorter but decent hike. 45 minutes to an hour to get around.

Jonathan Rice

Beautiful place to hike!!

Mandy Ramsahai

Always a pleasure.

Tara Signorelli

Lovely trail, nice view of downtown Guelph from the "peak" , lots of wildlife and a fun place to feed the birds in winter. Definitely an area highlight!

Kevin Bureau

Great spot for hiking, variety of terrain.

Brad Rendell

Nice, but be prepared for lots of hills

Terra White

Great easy hike. Lots of friendly people and pets along on the path. There were a bunch of off lease dogs for those who may not like that or have a pet that may not react well.

dave hornett

Great spot for dog walking

Terry Dipple

5 outta 5. Will walk it again!

Gunter Dietz

Nice trails for a walk on a beautiful Sunday afternoon

Haley Rose

Beautifully maintained trails, love taking the dog here!

Abraham Theodore

A beautiful trail. Good for families.

Jennie M.

Beautiful looped trail that I'll definitely be returning to shortly. Small parking lot, but there's no entrance fee. I highly recommend going if you're looking for a moderately challenging, not too long, and absolutely breathtaking fall hike.

Adam Hadley

A fun place for an afternoon hike. Well-marked trails.

eugene durocher

Birds are here.

Maya Low

Such a solid hike in Guelph! Love it!

Gayle Labuz

An awesome local trail for Guelph and area hikers. Not a flat, beginner trail but still great for kids. I would rate this trail as moderate in difficulty. Lots of geocaches to be found. Suggest that hiking shoes or boots be worn, or good running shoes at a minimum. Good for dogs, but please keep them on leash, as per Conservation Area posted rules. No booking allowed. Not wheelchair accessible. You may be able to manage a good trail stroller, but there are some pretty steep uphill. If possible, carry really young kids in a carrier. In winter, take along some birders. The Chickadees will eat feom your hand.

Sam Johnson

Gorgeous! But lots of people don't adhere to leash rules.

Ruth-Ann Gordon

Visited Guelph for a few days. After a long day sitting it was nice to go for a mid evening hike. No cost to park or hike. Easy to access. One mistake was my lack of bug repellant. Mosquitoes were VERY prevalent, other than that. Nice quick and easy hike!

Tiffany Clarke

Beautiful hiking trail close to home

Angus Gray

Great place to go for a walk. Don't leave values visible in your car though.

Chen Chen

A lovely little trail

andysgirlforever

Good place for a short hike

Crystalyn Ketellapper

Great place to go hiking!

Mike Mike

Main trail is very long

Terence Paul

Mosquito though ????

hassan mehmood Khan

Great trail for jogging

Matt Carroll

Beautiful place for a hike. Away from the main conservation area so traffic is less.

Rachel Oding

Great walk. Not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers. Lots of walking up and down hill through craggy paths.

Scott Leduc

Nice hiking trail. A little buggy in some spots but not to bad. Although the parking was full we didn't see too many people on the path. If you go after it rains there will be mud in some areas so plan accordingly.

Liam McCann

Beautiful, any time of year! I love this hike! It's perfect for a family day out or if you are by yourself and need to expend some energy!

Hannah-Lucille Yates

I take my dog here once a week for a long, fast paced walk. The trail is just long enough to give you a great workout, but for me it’s not too long. Lots of hills, valleys, rock trails to help you get up the steep inclines. At the very top, there’s a cute little bench that you can stop at and admire the view. I love this place

Stacy Cooper

I could've done without the skeet shooting sounds nearby. Not meant for people who have mobility issues. Good cardio workout!

Tyrel Ramkhalawansingh

Must go here and feed the chickadees.. Amazing experience

Garth Laidlaw

Been visiting Starkey Hill since I was a kid and still love it. Beautiful trail, and far enough away from the city to give you a good nature bath.

Ian Cameron McLaren

Amazing trail.

Brandon Garcia

Can't bike in the park but it's so pretty

Joseph Mentlik

A decent hike. Area is lacking in native species.

Nathan Visser

Could not find lookout

Parvathi Sirish

Very nice place ????

Gordon Applebee

Really good trail that is not too hard. Lots of hills and tree roots to climb over. The loop is around 4km. It's hard to get lost if you stay on the trail. Parking during busy hours is iffy.

Paul Gooch

Great hike

Candace Raymond

Feed the Chickadees. Bring your bird seed, stand still with arms outstretched, and these little delights will land in your hand and feed. Amazing place. The trails are medium, so you get a great workout, as well as viewing some beautiful examples of nature.

Nonol Nol

Well groomed trail, clear marking really good place for running

VISAKH K

Good hiking trail.

John Lawson

Wonderful forest walk for the whole family.

Jessica Perkins

Excellent trail, very hilly. Signs to keep you on track. Will definitely keep coming back to this one.

Eve Geisler

Nice spot to take a hike, even in winter. Trail can get muddy in spots during spring thaw. Good spot for birdwatching.

Mike Butcher

Nice trail. Heavily forested, so the view isn't very far through the trees. Small slopes.

Chris Harrison

It is a nice place to go for a walk. Wear good running shoes and put bug spray on. Its has hills and bumps. But its worth it.

Chris Cenedese

Nice place for a walk. Took about an hour taking every side route we found. There are quite a bit of hills to keep in mind. Not too busy for the end of the day. We finished just before sunset. Would go back and recommend for others!

Bren Irwin

Fantastic place for a hike. Trails are in good condition but wear a good pair of hikers. Main trail takes just short of an hour to hike.

Arslan Khalid

Great hiking trail with minimal elevation changes and a few spots to get a nice glimpse of Guelph. The pathways are well kept and wide, making it easy to walk and there are great spots for photography as well.

Teacher Sarah (Teacher Sarah)

Beautiful peaceful walk in the woods

Silas Wong

Hike in winter was not too strenuous but it was slippery with lots of foot traffic treading down snow into slush. I recommend bringing hiking//ski poles. Lots of dog walkers but not all are on leash even though they are supposed to be on leash. The whole loop is doable within a couple hours when walking at a leisurely pace and stopping every once in a while. The highest point of view (in all of Puslinch Township) is mostly surrounded by trees with one small glimpse towards Church of Our Lady in the far distance. The highest view would not be super entertaining for kids with short attention spans, but of course this is nature not an arcade. It can be quiet calmingly quiet in different areas, but with the proximity to the highways it is a constant distant buzz in the background. Not absolute silence. Overall a nice trail with good accessibility within Guelph area. Parking lot was full when we came, but it was a specially warm day in the winter with blue skies, so it was obvious we were not the only ones who thought of a nice hike. I estimate the parking lot has room for about 35 cars?

Thomas Mlodzinski

Good hiking place, animal friendly

Nathalya Petsch

Very beautiful

Graham Hall

Always enjoy hiking here! Pretty much guarantee you'll see some wildlife up close other than the usual finches and squirls ect here there's also wild turkeys and deer that will come close if you're quiet enough

Maggie Aronoff

A symphony of spring this April weekend.

Luca Roma

loved this hike. It is very well signalised and it was beautiful. Not too challenging but felt like a hike ????

Kelly Lepage

Fantastic. Not to easy but accessible to everyone. Really great wildlife if you slow down and take a look.

Alex Murray

Nice!

Ben Vautour

Good forest for hiking! lots of up and down.

Mae Cook

Mother nature at her finest.

DuncanIdaho redux

Absolutely beautiful to hike.

Nick Sturk

Fun trail. Nice and shaded if it’s too hot out.

Harash Khan

Just finish walking with the family and the trails are wide open so did not run into many ppl along the way which we liked very much.

Michelle Alexandra

To the man I met on the way out of the wood, I sincerely pray that you were not an apparition. That being said, the hike was great. Lots of terrain to choose from. Great places to explore. Picturesque marsh land that is....less picturesque after the sun starts to go down. It was absolutely worth it for the fall colors. It’s just a very Halloween hike in every way possible.

Michelle Wellard

Wonderful hiking trails

Carey McDonald

Beautiful nature trails

Hashim Javed

Great hike, medium to light hike, quiet and clean. There are also birds that are friendly and will swoop by for food.

Sonia Acosta

Beautiful place to go for a hike

Chris Choi

Very pleasant trail for every age group.

Mauricio Flores

I recommend to young families to go for a nice hike, beautiful landscape and even you can hand feed the birds.

Miko Yu

It's a relaxing place for hiking.

Tyler Butzke

Great place to stretch your legs and enjoy the outdoors

Scott McCaw

Great hike. Ample parking, for free!

Jenn Grein

Love this trail! Sweet little bird feeding spot!

Faiz Safi

Nature, bumpy walking trail. Also an small snake .

Jacob Ward

Very nice area for a short hike with 2 loops, a shorter (half hour) and longer (about an hour). It is quite popular though now so it is usually pretty busy.

Izaiah Farrell

Great for dog walking and a nice time with the family

Rick Guetter

Amazing fall colours!

Stephen Gariepy

Not a lot of parking, but the main trail is a good hike.

Chantalle W

This trail is nice

Darlene Watson

A wonderful wooded area that is so close to home. A peaceful spot with some rocky areas to hike. The sounds in the birch trees last evening June 23/15 were amazing. Inspiration for new paintings I am sure.

Rob Hart

Great trail, very slippery right now. Wear proper footwear.

Mohtashim Ahmed

Quiet , great hike and scenery , easy to stay distanced

sandra salazar

Beautiful place. I love it

James Green

Unlimited free bird seed.

SiOuX L

Beautiful park! We came to hike and geocache on a hot Labour Day weekend. Great trail system and views. Would definitely return.

Zimm Zimmster

If you want to feel like you totally escaped Guelph then I would say check out this loop. Parking can be limited and never feels like it's packed on the trail. Some pretty steep hills that would not be recommended for someone with me or hip problems when it's wet or icy. Highly recommend bringing a little bit of birdseed there's a few places that are ideal for feeding chickadees. The top of Starkeys is a nice resting spot in the loop is about 3 to 4 km. This is a very dog friendly park Free too!

Tony Moroni

I have been walking that trail for thirty years and it gets better each time I go. Very well maintained.

D Cous

Great spot for an easy walk in the forest.

Courtney McCarthy

Easy trail, well maintained. Beautiful forest, very peaceful. Great for families, beginner or intermediate hikers. Has lots of options for "shortcuts" or ways to reduce the length of the trail if needed. A little buggy so bring your bug spray! There are also some areas with long grass so check for ticks after.

smokeater317

Great day for a hike. Cool, refreshing, fun with all. Chasing down the tree markers kept the girls busy. Great place for a hike

Dave Kelloway

Beautiful place to walk, bring bug spray

Kimberly Saunders

Great trails up and down the hill. More of a hike than a walk. Not suitable for those with mobility issues. Trail goes up and down the hill with many roots and rocks. Just fine for toddlers but no strollers. It took us 1.5 hours to do the long loop with my 4 year old;she had no problem with the trail. No bathrooms on site. A couple garbage cans in the parking lot. Small parking lot but there's also road side parking available. There's a spot you can stand and feed the birds. Great way to get out in nature. Hard to get lost.

Jihyeok Moon

Hidden trails for any families.

Douglas Rivera

Well maintained trails. Narrow so not great for much side by side walking. Great biking use.

Vivek Joshi

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Bill Thompson

A 2 mile trail through the woods and hills. There are a few side trails. It is a popular place for people to bring their dogs.

Craig S

Nice hiking trails although very limited parking in summer. It also appears biking is not allowed.

Valerie Peterson

Hills are just wow and everywhere its so natural peace.

David Campbell

Winter wonderland.

Murilo Romulo

Great place for a hike. Very close to gordon and victoria, so easy commute. A bit hilly, but not too bad and very enjoyable views.

Stephanie Lam

Well shaded forest hike. Perfect for bringing dogs!! The full trail is just over 1 hour long.

Chris Thorn

Smells great!! Easy to get to from downtown guelph. Moderately easy hike...muddy in parts and lots of hilly bits. Good place to test new hiking gear before a serious trail. Not a lot of parking but that keeps it relatively quiet. Oh! And trilliums!! Recommended!

Joanne McQueen

One of my favourite places to hike in the Guelph area

Heather Rajotte

Always fun chickadee feeding!

Peter Burian

This is a hiking area and very hilly but not too steep if you bypass the Lookout trail. Avoid going after heavy rain because the trails get muddy and slippery.

Tabitha Mann

Great hiking spot with free parking (medium size lot) Lots of bird feeders Rugged terrain and some flat terrain Dense forest Quiet location

Stephen Cheng

Nice walk and lots of cross-country cyclists so it's busy. Not surprising since it's well suited for them. But for hikers with smaller children it might not be ideal. Five stars if you're a cyclist though.

Mo Ali

Lovely trail with a good view of Guelph if the season is right

Manny Ford

Beautiful trail, lots of trees A nice 4k loop

Virg

Beautiful morning hike at Starkey Hill!

Andrew Morris

Really nice little hiking trail just outside Guelph and Arkell.

Jack Ninaber

A great place for a peaceful walk and grapevine!

Irmgard Van der Krift

Great hiking location

Lehna Shukster

Trail is absolutely beautiful and very well maintained

Peter Knezevici

A very nice leisurely stroll and dog friendly!

Adam Gibson

Great place to go for a run (or a hike, or a bike). If you're looking for more advanced trails, go across the road!

Justin Breault

Nice, local area to hike.

Rachel Tallman

Beautiful hiking trail, perfect for dogs on leash! Great view of downtown Guelph from a distance

MICHELLE IVY

Lovely trails and views.

Courtney Ryan

Great place to hike in the city!

Kristian Smith

Great place to go for a hike!

Denny Culbert

Great location for a nature hike just outside of Guelph. Trails are easily accessible and well-travelled, with a sizeable parking lot just off Arkell Road (which tends to get busy on weekends). It’s a great place to take dogs but they must …

Charles Camperdown

A great escape. The Starkey Hill Interpretive Trail is ideal for off-road cycling.

Bridget Fabi

A lovely 45 minute hike through woods and up a few steepish hills. A great little escape to nature just 5 minutes from the city.

Irmgard van der Krift

Great hiking place.

Sandra Livingstone

Great day for a hike. Not a lot of mosquitoes and the path was fairly dry.

Rick Kowalczykowski

What a nice trail, went across the road as well, nice trails too

chris Godin

Nice little hike, maybe an hour to do the loop. Close to the city too

Peter Jaspers-Fayer

A very nice afternoon's hike, some hardwood, some cedar forest. Woodland ponds, lots of wildflowers (in season). Curious (hungry) and friendly chickadees

Jake Branch

Great hike!!

sara fretwell

An abundance of natural beauty. I love hiking here with a pocket of black sunflowers seeds for the chickadees

Susan Reimer

Beautiful trail system but slopes extremely icy and dangerous Sunday Jan24, 2021.

victoria victoria

Lovely trail for dogs on leash and beautiful scenery. Parking lot is full some days and almost empty on others.

Mike F. Jean

Great walk for family and dogs

Christina Gurr

Personally, this is one of my favourite local hikes. BUT, lots of people seem to go to the trail ill-prepared for how difficult it is. It's rated as a moderate difficulty trail but it's probably on the harder side of moderate. Definitely don't bring your grandma. And the trail is not wheelchair friendly. This is a Drumlin Forest so lots of up and down hills and uneven footing with roots etc. Also don't go expecting to see birds or critters. They seem to avoid the trail the most you will get is the odd squirrel, or bird calls and woodpeckers off in the distance.

Eric Worfolk

Really fun hike

Bonnie Husain

Great for geocaching. Radial trail is a beauty!

Lukas Krampitz

Just an overall beautiful experience, the bridges show a sign of upkeep which is nice to see, one of my favourite places for a hike.

Zoey Ross

Great for a short hike among the sugar maples. Rougher terrain makes the trail less accessible for folks with any mobility issues.

Andrew Gunn

I did my first walk on this trail, really nice layout with a couple of different loops to choose from. There are elevation changes along the way to keep things interesting and 2 or 3 benches to take a break. A parking lot off Arkell road is available for vehicles. Will be coming back again for sure.

Glenn Soltes

Nice hike with climax Beech Maple Forest.....

Kiran Bains

Clean path. Far enough away from the city to not hear the city noise but close enough to the city to avoid a super long drive.

Crista Renner

Different routes that allow you to pick your adventure based on the time you have. An hour will allow you to do the whole thing at a rather leisurely pace. Be sure to get to the top of the trail and look for the Basilica of our Lady.

Ultimate Basses

Delightful trail. We can't wait to come back in the summer with a picnic lunch.

Steve Brown

Great trail, lovely wooded walk.

Steva Rajkovic

Nice place to relax Go for walk in forest Listen to the ????

Lisa H

Beautiful and well marked

Rasool Tahmasebi

As it is clear from the name; it's got lots of small hills. I liked the park overall. There was no admission fee. I saw a snake in the park. Lots of bugs and mosquito though!!

Ze'ev Gedalof

Great for dogs who love mud. Also nice examples of pine plantations, glacial geomorphology, Ontario old growth, and a good view of Guelph at sunset.

Traci Elliott

Need ice cleats at the moment , bit those with icers on their feet walked on thru like there was no ice. Awesome elevation gain , a nice short loop in the woods

Niroshan Udith Bandara

This a nice trail located in Puslinch. Parking is free and limited parking spots available. This trail is 3 - 4 km loop and this trail has few inclines. Therefore this can be categorized as a medium to hard trail. This tail indicates, this has a view point. But that’s not a great view point and you can Guelph City through trees. You can enjoy the nature and I really enjoyed this trail.

Ariel “The Janadian” Amber

Awesome place for a hike through some trails. Bring sensible shoes, snacks and a water bottle as the most basic hike is at least 1hour long.

Wajid Ullah Mughal

Great place to visit in Wellington county.

Katie Clarke

Not a super simple hike, some good hills, very up and up and down, rocky. But quite enjoyable and not hard to take at a leisurely pace if needed. Lots of places you can take a seat. Trails are well marked and traveled. You'll probably pass a lot of people on a nice day, sometimes parking can get tight. Dog friendly. Can be extremely muddy if there's been any wet weather recently. Waterproof footwear recommended. Don't do this in sandals or without decent tread on your shoes or be prepared to slip slide on the steep areas. There's ponds, small swampy areas, heavy trees and a few meadows. The loop wanders nicely too and from these areas. There's QR codes and information plaques here and there which are fun for kids. If you're there in late fall, winter or early spring, bring birdseed. Several different types of birds will eat from your hand, just be still and stand near branches. There are feeding stations set up early in the loops that the birds like to hang out at, also sometimes at the treeline at the entrance to the loop. They prefer to eat sunflower seeds (shelled) and will also try to eat peanuts if they're shelled (not successfully, but they sure try).

JHM Electric

Very nice trails, well taken care of. Busy on a Saturday morning.

Robbie Fogal

Awesome loop that's not too long (4km with an optional small side loop). Really fun and relaxing to feed the nut hutches by hand! Lots of free parking and street parking too. Wide variety of geography along the trail. Interpretative signposts with QR codes so bring your phone and learn about the sights!

Ian Stewart

Excellent hiking trail about 4km or shorter if you take a short cut

Donna Lefneski

Great trail for hiking and biking. Check out the lookout point

Joe Scott

Mosquitoes hell hole. Beware!

Drew Jeffries

Nice little hike

tiffany burtch

So much beauty in one spot! Clear clear water because of the Sulphur.

Patti Rosehart

Just a very peaceful place.

l.a. levu

Crossed the road from the parking lot is another entry to the hiking path. The path is quite different from the one on the hill and just as interesting!

Emily Forde

Love this trail! It's a bit icy and muddy at this time of year though

Chris Duke

Nice trails, seasonal flowers and birds.

Craig Parker

Amazing hiking spot...nice place to walk the dog, well treed so no sun...bring bug spray..extremely clean no garbage...

Melynda Hutchinson

4km hike, good for families and dog owners. Lots of harder snakes, frogs, song birds, wild flowers especially trilliums in the spring. It is hilly with lots of roots, so good shoes are recommended. It can be quite muddy in the spring or after a lot of rain. Recommend bug spray on very humid hot days.

Nadia Gazziro

Nice trail for dogs

Christopher Worzel

Lots of mosquitoes, so bring bug spray. But it's a great hike with some interesting history, and an amazing view of Guelph from the lookout point.

Shruti

You might have a hard time with parking. There are only few spots and it's always busy, so come during non-peak hours if you don't want to park out on the main road. The trail itself is ok, nothing to write home about. There are no trees for shade on the trail before you get to the hill portion. This part of the trail is also very narrow which is a bit inconvenient when people are walking in the opposite direction. Don't forgot to wear bug spray, there are always lots of mosquitos here.

Will Abbott

This is a great place to go with kids of all ages. It is a light hike and close to Toronto.

Michele Van Ryn

Good parking, lovely hike. Wide walking paths.

Derrick Ball

Great place to take the dog.

Amy Valerotie

One of my most favorite places to hike. It was busy today, but great nonetheless!!!

Bruce Sharland

Great hike ... Especially in the fall?

Colin Jakubec

A nice hiking trail. Bewarned it gets very muddy when it rains.

susan rowley

Great place for Mycological discoveries!

Jessica Ecclestone

Great spot for a hike! A little busy, but incredibly well maintained trail

claudia

Nice place

Giuseppe Manduca

Circular small loop.

Jessica Chen

so good

Daniella Molnar

Fun for kids

Evan Thomas Knott

Wonderful

Samantha Chin

Such a great trail and had fun feeding the chickadees. Great for the family.

Malane Muniz

It's fantastic walking!

Alex Hardie

The park was quiet and although the lot was full it didn't feel busy at all. The trails were a bit icy, but wide enough to keep physical distancing from other groups. Feeding the birds was an awesome experience, and I can't wait to go back again.

Steve Orticello

Great 4k loop, hills and somewhat rocky terrain. If it's busy you can park on the road.

Dean Elliott

Amazing place for a hike!

J W

Overgrown and very bland compared to other hikes in the area.

Flipstar X

Nice route with slopes to work out other leg muscles!

keith neal

Very beautiful

Luke Nolet

Beautiful place, if you're visiting Guelph and need a nature walk that ends with a view of downtown check this place out! Please be respectful to the trails don't litter or leave cigarette there.

Nuria Krakowiak

Good experience

Joe

Great place for a walk

Wendy K

Great Hiking Trail. This 4 km trail is challenging, especially when it's wet. There are steep inclines and declines, lots of rocks and tree roots. That's why I love it. The views are beautiful. My dog loves the forest and being leash-free throught the trail. One of our favourites.

Hans Dworatzek

A nice place for a walk. In the spring it is a little muddy, in the summer it is a great place for the kids to see nature without the danger. Winter is magical in the snow and the birds, be careful after a midwinter thaw when the path becomes icy. Walk to the high point and look through the portal in the forest canopy to see the church of our Lady, you will become a believer.

Teeta Naji

Friendly ppl, great hike

manoj manoj

A hidden gem of Guelph... Beautiful trials...

Brian R.

Great place to hike and enjoy nature! Also fun to feed the chickadees in the winter!

Chris Froese

Excellent place to walk a dog, gets very icy in the colder months

Ivan Ius

Great hiking in a varied landscape

aidan nelson

I fell

Emily C

We took some oats with us and the birds landed on our hands and ate happily! A highlight and great experience of the Guelph outdoors.

randall banning

Great trails, really nice in the fall time. If you happen to see a sign on the trail that says to Lookout, ignore it, there is no Lookout on these trails. There's a few steep sections but they're short.

elly lambert

Love it here!

Jeff Wilson

Beautiful hiking trail in the middle of the woods. Well kept trails with maps to help you get around. Careful with your footing in some locations as there are plenty of elevation changes.

Rob Francis

Great hike spot be sure to go across street to private trail that not many know about.

Sherri Wright

Starkey is a great little hiking trail, where you can get an easy 3.5k close to home.

Breanna Back

Great family hiking area! Slight challenge, and a great workout!

Brian Benton

Great little hike

Martin Stubbs

Great place to explore with your dog and family. In winter birds eat out of your hand.

Ryan Book

Great mountain bike trails out there.

Steveno001

We walked the trails on the south side of Arkell Rd. Nice forest, easy walking except for the ice remaining on some trails.

ROSS Watson

Nice area for a walk. Bring bird food. Chickadees will eat out of your hand.

Ken Haugh

Starky hill is a fantastic place to hike. It takes about an hour and is a good workout. Highly recommend this trail.

Scott Bradshaw

Nice trail. Great walk. Lots of challenging hills

R McCoy

Cool place to hike and rather pleasant trails. I didn't go everywhere but the trails are marked at each crossing as to whether you want to take a short cut, go the long way, or go back to the parking lot, etc. It was a bit muddy when I went as it has recently been rather rainy in Ontario but there were even side trails one could take. When you enter, there's even some nice hiking sticks you can use from people who've made them and left them for hikers to use during the hike, and then return them. Going here around the beginning of June, it's quite a beautiful sight between the new foliage and sun in late morning. Definitely would recommend going here and is quite close for anyone in or around Guelph.

Altay89

Would be better if there were more wild animals.

steve gale

A good workout. Hilly and rugged in parts with lots of tree roots along the path. Forest trails and a great feeling of being in the woods

Austin Brown

Buggy but very nice.

Randy Graham

Its an amazing place to walk

Donald van Geete

Wonderful little area just east of Guelph. 4 km round. But about 40 floors. Half a dozen areas where i was working quite hard. Interesting wetland. Picturesque. Would be good for a jog. About 50 minutes power hike around. Well worth a look

Claire Holeton

Well-maintained trail nicely curated by educational signposts (QR codes link to more details). The loop has some uneven terrain and steep sections, so may be a challenge for some. Highlights include a viewpoint looking out to Guelph in the distance and an area at the start of the trail where Chickadees flock to year-round. Can be very icy or muddy in the spring, so come prepared!

ryan jackson

Awesome

Mike DuQuesnay

Super muddy at this time of year but always a beautiful hike.

Kelly Gibson

I absolutely love this hike. It’s beautiful and so close to the city. The trails are not groomed or paved so they aren’t accessible. They are well marked and the beaten path makes it feel more natural. I would say it’s not a difficult hike for anyone who’s active or for children. The parking can be kind of crazy but that’s sort of to be expected.

Vicky XXX

Great trail but limited parking space

Chris B

moderate/difficult hiking trail 4km. Lots of small hills. 40-50 min walk time.

David Keogh

Great 1 hour walk/hike in a beautiful forest.

Jeremy Trueman

Really nice trail with some boardwalks, and variety of trees. No good vantage points or sights.

Brandi Foord

Great hills and good hike lovely scenery from the lookout you can see the Church of Our Lady in downtown guelph.

Courtney Whyte

A decent trail with a few scenic points.

Will Barrett

Lovely place for a hike. Parking close by. No cost to walk this trail.

John Newsom

A lovely place to turn an ankle while picking up a tick bite. Picturesque, hilly, great hiking!

Crystal MacDonald

Good place for an 30-90min hike. Pretty icy hills in winter though. Wear good boots! The amount of shallow and steep hills makes for a work out more than your average stroll but it's a pretty hike as well. There is a short cut route, and longer trails.

trisha harrison

Nice but too icy to walk. Will have to go back when ice is all gone.

Amy Dangerfield

Trails were very well marked. Lovely place to go for a walk

Edgar Gantalao

The trail is beautiful and it is good for walking but not really for stroller.i recommend this trail for walking.

Eric Vaar

Great day to be out there this Sunny November day!!

Shane Crompton

A bit muddy, but well taken care of trails.

Trevor Pedley

Nice little family walk.. You can feed the chickadees, out of your hand, if your patient enough, and many did!

Jennifer Collis

So beautiful at this time of year. Perfect little getaway just outside of the city.

Sheriff Jairam

Beautiful countryside. ....amazing place

Cristina Gonzalez

Beautiful and, quite!!!!