This Ontario Hike Leads Through A Leafy Valley With Woodland Staircases & Boardwalks

Cue the sound of crunching leaves.

This Ontario Hike Leads Through A Leafy Valley With Woodland Staircases & Boardwalks
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You can enjoy vibrant colours and the satisfying crunch of leaves beneath your feet at this gorgeous fall hiking spot in Ontario.

Medway Valley Heritage Forest Environmentally Significant Area is located in London and features nearly 11 kilometres of scenic trails to explore.

Boasting a creek, lush forests, wetlands and valleys, it's the perfect spot for a stroll, especially during the fall colours.

There are also a number of staircases, boardwalks and bridges that lead over steep or wet areas.

Grab a pumpkin spice latte to-go and hit the trails at this spot for a magical autumn adventure.

Medway Valley Heritage Forest

Price: Free

Address: 29 Doncaster Ave., London, ON

Why You Need To Go: Explore serene trails through valleys and forested areas at this spot.

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    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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