🌿🛶 Hike & Paddle at Valens Lake Conservation Area ☀️

Why we picked it

Join us for the perfect summer afternoon with a **short hike followed by a relaxing paddle** at beautiful Valens Lake Conservation Area! We'll start by exploring one of the park's scenic forest trails before heading out onto the calm waters for an easy-going kayak or paddleboard adventure. 🚶 **The Plan** * Meet at **12:00 PM** at the Boat House parking area. * Enjoy a leisurely **45–60 minute hike** on one of Valens Lake's beautiful trails. * After the hike, **around 1:30 PM**, we'll launch our kayaks and paddleboards for a relaxing paddle around the lake, including under the bridge and around the island. 🌲 **About the Trail** * We'll be hiking the Boardwalk Trail, Lakeview Trail, and Open Field Trail * This easy loop is **5.3 kms** and should take **1 hr and 17 minutes** to complete depending on the groups' pace * **Alltrails link:** https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/ontario/valens-reservoir-long-loop?p=-1&sh=wjt3nx&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality * **C