Snyder’s Flats
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 9:30 am for approximately 1.5 hours. Level 1, moderate pace, 5.5 kms.
Trailhead: Snyder’s Flats Conservation Area, 1353 Snyder’s Flats Road, west of Sawmill Road near the village of Bloomingdale in Woolwich Township, Region of Waterloo N0B 1K0. Continue on the gravel road to the parking lot where the road ends and where there is a kiosk.
Carpool: 9 am from the Galaxy Theatre parking lot (near the traffic lights) on Woodlawn Road in Guelph.
Snyder’s Flats is a 100-hectare former gravel pit that has been restored as a natural area with ponds, new forests, grasslands and other features.
The ponds provide habitat for several fish species that live in the ponds as well as the nearby Grand River. The forest was planted in conjunction with the Kitchener-Conestoga Rotary Club.
There is a 4.5-kilometre looped trail with interpretive signs that explain the features of Snyder’s Flats. Along the way, you'll traverse boardwalks and dirt paths, exploring the ecosystems that make up the region. The trail is especially rewarding for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts, with plenty of opportunities to spot local species.
Bring: Water, sunscreen, bug repellent and ID.
Optional coffee/tea or lunch after the hike: Crowsfoot Restaurant, 1872 Sawmill Road, Conestoga.
Please let the hike leader know if you are meeting at the trailhead.
Hike Leader: Mary Mitchell, mhmitchell1@gmail.com, 819 321-5378.
