STEPHEN'S GULCH

Located north of Bowmanville, Stephen's Gulch Conservation Area protects a large area of deciduous forest and coniferous forest/swamp that help maintain both water quantity (through seeps and springs) and water temperature along a significant section of Soper Creek. Stephen's Gulch Conservation Area also includes a portion of the provincially significant Soper Valley Area of Natural and Scientific Interest.  Visitors will enjoy the 3 km looped trail through the forest and valleyland and the spring ephemerals that create a carpet of colour at Stephen’s Gulch Conservation Area.

Now open year-round.

 

Have your cameras and phones ready for photos and videos as you never know what you might see.

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AVENZA MAPS​

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A free, downloadable map is available for this conservation area through the Avenza Maps app. Once downloaded, this map can be used offline and will track your location within Stephen's Gulch using your device's GPS.  Offline location helps you stay on track, on the trail, and out of restricted areas. 

 

Download the free Avenza Maps App onto your device from The App Store or Google Play.  Allow your location to be known, create an account, and search "Stephen's Gulch".  To find all available Central Lake Ontario Conservation Maps, search "CLOCA". 

 

Download the maps you need so they are available offline anytime and you can stay safe and aware, even in the remotest of places.​