Sawmill Valley, Culham & UTM Nature Trail loop — Mississauga

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Sawmill Valley, Culham & UTM Nature Trail loop — Mississauga

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Sawmill Valley, Culham & UTM Nature Trail loop — Mississauga

01:47

6.81km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 20, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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768 m

Sawmill Valley Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A corridor of forest and creek, perfect for walking or biking under beautiful tree canopies. The trail mixes paved sections with hard-packed dirt, a few roots, and the occasional wooden boardwalk. It’s a gentle, shaded route where the sound of the creek follows you most of the way, and you can see picturesque cascades along the creek. During autumn, the surroundings burst with color, and the creek adds the perfect touch to the beautiful scenery.

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2.70 km

Credit River

Highlight • River

This stretch of the Credit River offers plenty of spots to pause along the bank. If you walk across the grassland in this area, you’ll find an entrance to a rocky beach along the river shoreline, perfect to chill and have a picnic. You can often see herons, ducks, and other wildlife in the slower pools.

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3.12 km

UTM Nature Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The UTM Nature Trail feels surprisingly wild for being so close to the university campus. It winds through forest and ravines along the Credit River, with narrow dirt paths and wooden bridges adding to the charm. UTM Nature Trail is a good option if you want a short escape into real greenery without leaving Mississauga.

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6.81 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.86 km

2.71 km

235 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.17 km