Stroll through a historic forest
Steckle Woods: Bleams Road at Homer Watson, Kitchener
Cover Photo Credits: © 2016 Roger Suffling
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The EcoPosts notices for this site are not posted yet.This area has a chronic commercial dumping problem at its car park. Please report any dumping activity that you see with licence plate at (519-741-2345).Introduction
EcoPost 5.1. Steckle woods is a forested City of Kitchener Park. This favourite spot for Sunday walks is especially fine in May with Trilliums blooming, and with Fall maples. Hike the 1km loop trail. On the way we’ll show you some land use and ecological history that you surely wouldn’t have guessed!
Things To Do
Steckle woods is an upland woodlot with mature maple-beech forest that has been here since before European settlement. The forest has been maturing since a forest fire disturbed it in 1805. The trail is usually dry and easy, whether during spring flower season or when leaves are golden in fall. Several EcoPosts reveal hidden details of past events including grazing and gravel pit activity.
Where Next?
These attractions are nearby: Steckle Woods Heritage Farm, The Regional Museum, Homer Watson House art gallery, Homer Watson Park and Huron Natural Area.
Getting Here
Coordinates:
43.409414, -80.463185 and
43.409009, -80.461222
The two small car parks are off Bleams Road
Biking: A roadside cycle trail comes from the south along Homer Watson Boulevard. Unfortunately there are no other bike-friendly approaches. The woods themselves are not set up for biking.
By Bus: Grand River Transit #12 from Forest Glen Plaza or Fairview Mall
Maps and Trails
There is a loop trail on the property with a connection to Homer Watson Boulevard at the Southeast corner.
Accessibility
 | This area is not wheelchair accessible |
 | Boating not applicable |
 | Dogs must be leashed. Please pick up after them! |
 | This park is not suitable for road bikes and not exciting for dirt bikers! Leave your bike at the car park. |