Foley Mountain Conservation Area

10/08/2026

📣 Teachers, we want to hear from you! 📣 Have you seen the difference a day outdoors can make? A few sentences about your experience at Foley Mountain could help us secure funding for more students to experience outdoor learning, regardless of their circumstances.
Share your story: https://leaf.thecommonwell.ca/projects/breaking-down-barriers-opening-the-door-to-outdoor-learning/

Breaking Down Barriers: Opening the Door to Outdoor Learning is about giving children the opportunity to learn, explore and connect with the natural world through hands-on, experiential education. For some students, a school trip to a conservation area may be their first opportunity to walk through....

10/05/2026

It’s no surprise Fall is Foley Mountain’s busiest season! 🍂📸 🍁 Spy Rock can get very busy this time of year, especially on weekends. Avoid crowds by:
📆 Visiting on weekdays
🕗 Arriving early or late in the day
💰 Bringing coins for the pay machine (credit is SLOW)
👢 Exploring quieter trails such as Beaver Pond, Orange or Maple 🅿 Parking further into the property and walking back to Spy Rock.

Find your trail: https://www.rvca.ca/conservation-areas/foley-mountain

Happy hiking!

08/07/2026

The Friends of Foley Mountain supported our programs and projects for nearly 30 years, and now the Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation is helping to carry that legacy forward. Residents wishing to support Foley Mountain can consider donating to:
♿The Spy Rock Improvement Project – creating safer, more accessible pathways and viewing areas
🐛The Out to Learn Fund – providing education and transportation subsidies so more students can experience hands-on outdoor learning
🌱The Friends of Foley Mountain Fund – supporting priority projects as needs arise.
Visit www.rvcf.ca to learn more and donate!

For nearly 30 years, the Friends of Foley Mountain built a legacy of conservation, community and care. Their story isn't over.

Read how their legacy is shaping the future of Foley Mountain - and how you can be part of the next chapter at https://ow.ly/U9Fu50ZwKs1

07/27/2026

Good news! We're gauging interest for a second School-Age day as part of our fall Forest School schedule. If we have enough registrants, we would offer full and half day options on Mondays beginning September 14. Please express interest using the JotForm link below! Beginning August 10, we'll decide if we can run the program and send out registration packages. https://form.jotform.com/261515325335250

07/07/2026

CAUTION: Staff have begun replacing the boardwalk along the north side of the blue trail. The trail remains open to visitors, but it may be slippery or muddy in some spots. The work should be completed by mid-July. Thank you for your patience!

06/30/2026

Please note the important information below regarding temporary gate closure times for Foley Mountain Conservation Area.

Temporary Gate Hours at Foley Mountain Conservation Area

To help protect Foley Mountain Conservation Area following some recent vandalism, the gate will be closed and locked daily at 8:30 p.m. and reopened at 7:30 a.m., starting today.

The park remains open during regular daytime hours, and we look forward to welcoming visitors as usual. We will reassess the situation next week and provide an update.

Thank you for your understanding and for helping us care for this special place. If you notice vandalism or suspicious activity, please contact us at 1-800-267-3504 ext. 1180.

05/21/2026

There are just a few spots left for Saturday's free guided hike! Get them before they're gone and join us on the beautiful Orange Trail!

Get your heart rate up as you explore Foley Mountain's rugged Orange Trail as part of our 60th anniversary Outdoor Adventure Challenge!

05/15/2026

LIMITED ACCESS: Please note access to Spy Rock and the parking lot will be limited this morning as crews carry out some maintenance. The work should be completed around noon today (May 15). Thank you for your patience!

05/05/2026

We're excited to be part of the Outdoor Adventure series! This kind of event doesn't happen at Foley very often, so secure your spots while you can ;)

Join us at Foley Mountain for a free guided hike on Saturday, May 23 as part of our Outdoor Adventure series! Experienced staff will lead small groups around the rugged Orange Trail. If you've always wanted to get deeper into the park, this is your chance. Spots are limited! https://ow.ly/VMSB50YUZEX

04/28/2026

Join us on May 13 to review preliminary plans for a revitalized Spy Rock experience! Drop in to the Interpretive Centre between 3 and 6 p.m.

Have your say! Drop in to review preliminary plans for a Spy Rock revitalization project on Wednesday, May 13 from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Interpretive Centre. The redevelopment aims to make the Spy Rock ramp and pathways more accessible for all. See you there!