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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.