Short Hills Provincial Park is a 660.55 hectare natural environment park established in 1985. Ontario Parks places it about 4 kilometres southwest of St. Catharines along the Niagara Escarpment, with access via Cataract, Roland, or Pelham roads.
The official page explains that sedimentary deposits and glacial till once filled the valley until Twelve Mile Creek cut through and formed the Short Hills.
Short Hills is a strong day-use trail park close to Niagara communities. Ontario Parks lists trails and three parking lots, but no other visitor facilities.
The park supports popular activities including hiking, horseback riding, fishing, and mountain biking. Ontario Parks also notes that some trails are restricted to hiking only, so visitors should match their activity to posted rules and current maps.
Its natural setting adds depth to a simple trail plan. White-tailed deer, coyote, and meadow vole are among the animals named by Ontario Parks, while pawpaw and sweet chestnut are examples of southern plants found here.
A good plan starts by choosing the right entrance and matching the trail rules to the activity that day.
Plan around hiking, hike-only trail sections, horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing, wildlife watching, southern plant observation, Niagara Escarpment scenery, Twelve Mile Creek context, and checking the Friends of Short Hills Park website through the official page reference.
Confirm parking access, trail-use designations, fishing rules, weather, closures, maps, alerts, shared-trail etiquette, facility limitations, and park rules through Ontario Parks before travelling.
Non-operating park in Ontario Parks locator.
