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The Falls Reserve Conservation Area is Operated and Managed by
The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA)
Winter Trail Use for MTA members (October 15 – April 15)
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Parking at the gatehouse is permitted with an MTA Membership Card displayed on the dash of the vehicle.
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Walk-in access is permitted from the gatehouse to the orange trail (near pond) to access the Maitland Trail and Blue trail sections.
FRCA Rules for Year-round Trail Use for MTA members
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MTA members may use the MTA Trail Use Area shown in yellow on the map (use of other trails or other areas within FRCA is not permitted without a park permit).
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MTA members may use the (highlighted) northwest washroom (open from April to October).
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Trail use is for foot traffic only (hiking, running, skiing, snowshoeing). No motorized vehicles. No Cycling without an FRCA permit.
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Parking at the gate is not permitted from April 15 – October 15.
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Follow the Trail Users Code and the Rules and Regulations of the Conservation Area.
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FRCA Permits
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For full access to the FRCA property (all trails, playground, parking, etc.), MTA members may purchase an FRCA Season Membership Pass and receive $25 off, or 25% off a Daily Pass. Overnight use is excluded from the discount. See below for FRCA Fees.
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For use of areas outside the designated MTA Trail Use Area shown in yellow on the map below, an FRCA permit must be purchased.
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Permits may be purchased at the park during open hours, or by an eTransfer to payment@mvca.on.ca. After completing the eTransfer, email your name and contact information to falls@frca.on.ca stating that you purchased a permit.