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Lambton Shores

Rock Glen Conservation Trail

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Lambton Shores

Rock Glen Conservation Trail

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Rock Glen Conservation Trail

00:20

1.22km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 14, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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187 m

Rock Glen Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Rock Glen Falls is the centerpiece of Rock Glen Conservation Area near Arkona. The Ausable River drops about 10 metres over layered limestone cliffs into a rocky basin below, creating one of the most impressive waterfalls in southwestern Ontario.

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344 m

Rock Glen Conservation Area

Highlight • Gorge

The Rock Glen Conservation Area near Arkona is a day-use nature area set within the scenic Ausable River valley. The park features a network of trails, boardwalks, and stairways that lead through Carolinian forest and into a dramatic gorge carved by the river. You can explore several natural attractions within the park, including waterfalls, fossil-rich rock layers, and riverside viewpoints. Facilities include parking, washrooms, picnic areas, and the Arkona Lions Museum and Information Centre. A small admission fee is required to enter the conservation area.

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697 m

Devonian-era fossils at Rock Glen

Highlight • Natural Monument

The riverbed at Rock Glen Conservation Area is famous for its Devonian-era fossils, dating back more than 350 million years, long before dinosaurs existed. At that time, this region was covered by a shallow tropical sea. As Rock Glen Falls and the Ausable River erode the surrounding rock layers, fossils are continually exposed along the creek bed. Visitors often spot remains of ancient marine life such as brachiopods, horn corals, and crinoid stems embedded in the limestone. Fossil collecting is allowed here, but only one fossil per person may be taken and digging or tools are not permitted.

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1.22 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

492 m

406 m

240 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

320 m

243 m

232 m

203 m

< 100 m

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