Naftel's Creek Conservation Area — Attraction in Central Huron

A hidden, private, and majestic gem of a trail! Great for hikers of all experience levels, even the furry friends. Took our fur baby Kash here for her first nature hike, and she did amazing and loved every minute of it. There were only 2 other couples walking the trail on the Wednesday afternoon, which made the experience even more serene. There were a few garter snakes along the swampy marshland areas, but otherwise unbothered. We will definitely be back to try the...

June 4 had a lovely walk with my husband and dog on our first visit to this conservation area. Enjoyed seeing the variety of trees and plant life. We even saw the tail end of Trillium which surprised me this late, and a stately Jack-in-the-Pulpit which is always a treat. The trail was clean except for 2 butts. It is always disappointing to see any kind of litter so I hope visitors are respectful of doing their part to keep...

This is a really interesting trail system that goes through multiple environments. You will see swamps, silt river systems, carolinian and cedar forests. There is some variety of elevation and it can get a bit muddy so boots may be needed depending on the weather. I recommend going in the Spring because the flora are beautiful, especially in the swamp with all the marsh marigolds. One time I saw a deer that came...