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Eau Claire Gorge

Location

Eau Claire Gorge Conservation Area - Mattawa

Ownership

North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority

Management

North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority

Length

2 km

Difficulty (1-easy; 2-moderate; 3-difficult)

2

Supported Activities

hiking, snowshoeing

Amenities

parking, washrooms, rest area, picnic area, interpretive signage, camping

Surface

loose and compacted soil, boardwalk, hills

Rules for Use: 

- pets must be leashed at all times
- motorized vehicles are prohibited
- removal of trees, shrubs, flowers, and other wildlife is prohibited

Safety Considerations:

- this trail includes loose soil as well as hills

Maintenance:

- as required year-round

Description:

A self - guided 1.9 km interpretive trail details the natural and human history of the area, including a log slide and dam built on the property in the 1870s for the Mackey Lumber Company. A logger's cabin, found along the trail, was reconstructed in 1989. Please note the cabin is for day use only - overnight stays and campfires are not permitted.

Directions: 

From the HWY 11/17 junction near Seymour Street, take HWY 17 east towards Ottawa.  Turn right at HWY 630 after 40.5 km.  Take a slight left after 1.5 km to stay on HWY 630, and turn right onto Suzanne Road.