Discovery Routes - Forestry Research Trail

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Forestry Research Trail
Location	Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park in Mattawa
Ownership	MNR - Ontario Parks
Management	Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park
Length	1 to 2 km
Difficulty: 1-easy; 2-moderate; 3-difficult	1
Supported Activities	hiking, snowshoeing
Amenities	paid parking
Surface	level foot bed with bark chips; forested

Rules for Use:

- motorized travel and bicycles are prohibited
- appropriate footwear is a necessity
- pets must be leashed at all times
- park entry permit is required for trail use

Maintenance:

- as required in summer months

Description:

The Forestry Research Trail takes you through a stand of approximately 100-year-old red and white pine, and is part of an ongoing research project. Feel free to explore the trail and learn about the ongoing study, and discover all about forest ecology.

Directions:

From the HWY 11/17 junction near Seymour Street, take exit 377 onto HWY 17 East. After about 48 km of travel you will see an entrance on the left to Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park.

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