F03 - Felker’s, Albion & Buttermilk Falls
& Devil’s Punch Bowl

From Toronto take QEW Niagara to Hamilton and Exit 88. Exit onto Hwy 20, Centennial Parkway North. Follow Centennial Parkway up the Escarpment to Mud Street. Turn right onto Mud St and follow 2 km to Paramount Drive. Turn right onto Paramount Drive and follow into a suburban-like area. Don't worry, you are in the right place. At Ackland Street turn right and look for the Felker's Falls sign. Park in the parking lot on your right.

To Albion Falls, turn left onto Ackland and follow back to Paramount Drive. Turn left onto Paramount Dr and follow past the Valley Park Recreation Centre to Pritchard St. Note that Paramount Dr will become Stone Church Road before you reach Pritchard St where you turn right. Follow Pritchard St to Mud St at the stop sign. Watch for traffic here. Turn right onto Mud St and then almost immediately left into the Red Hill Valley recreational trail parking area. Follow the hiking trail map to visit Albion Falls and Buttermilk Falls.

To Devil's Punch Bowl, turn right onto Mud St and the left onto Pritchard St. Follow Pritchard St to Stone Church Road E. Turn left onto Stone Church Road and along Paramount Drive to Mud St. At the stoplights, turn right onto Mud St and follow to Centennial Parkway ((20). Turn left onto Upper Centennial Parkway and follow to Ridge Road. Ridge Road is on your right just before you go down the Escarpment. Watch carefully for this road as it is easy to miss and traffic can be heavy. [Follow Ridge Road to the Devil's Punch Bowl Conservation Area. Look for the large cross on your left and park in the parking lot.

After the hike, turn right onto Ridge Road and follow back to the Centennial Parkway. Turn right and head down the Escarpment on Centennial Parkway towards the QEW. There are many restaurants/pubs along this stretch of road. You might try Kelsey's on your right at 200 Centennial Parkway -across from the Toyota dealership. If you have alternate suggestions, please post in our forums. Thanks.

Enjoy the hike and the Falls and the day!