Nature Trails Brochure

Hi-Knoll Park Located just inside the Surrey/Langley border, Hi-Knoll Park is a great spot for birdwatching, thanks to its variety of habitats. North of Colebrook Road, you'll find a meadow and seasonal swamp along the Nicomekl River. In the spring, you will likely see mallard ducks here with their broods of ducklings or swallows swooping for insects in the sun. From the trail, try to spot or hear other animals hiding in the tall grass. South of Colebrook Road is a wooded area with winding trails that cross over Anderson Creek, a salmon-bearing waterway. You may catch a glimpse of songbirds or a pileated woodpecker; its large size, bright red head and loud cackling help to identify it. In the spring, the forest floor is carpeted with wildflowers and trees are bursting with new growth. Lovely fawn lilies love the unique growing conditions here. Uncommon in Surrey parks, these beautiful wildflowers’ delicate blossoms make an appearance in the park’s shady areas in early summer. If you see them, please don’t pick them so everyone can enjoy their beauty. Hi–Knoll Park was gifted to the City by Doris Kathleen Skelton in 1974. Doris loved the land so much that she passed it on for us to explore and enjoy for many years to come. Please note: during the rainy season, the entire area north of the Nicomekl bridge may be inaccessible due to flooding.

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