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Bobcat Trail

Location

Mashkinonje Provincial Park in Lavigne

Ownership MNR - Ontario Parks

Management

Friends of Mashkinonje and Municipality of French River

Length

0.5 km

Difficulty: 1-easy; 2-moderate; 3-difficult

1.5

Supported Activities

hiking, snowshoeing

Amenities

parking, lookout

Surface

moderate, rolling

 

Rules for Use: 

- no bicycle or motorized use of trails
- pets must be kept on a leash
- removal of natural or historic objects; damage or defacing of property; and litter prohibited under Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act

Safety Considerations:

- the official park status is non-operating and the park is not staffed by Ontario Parks, but it is maintained in partnership with community volunteers
- respect the park and other park visitors
- become familiar with backcountry travel and techniques, safety practices, and ethics
- take appropriate clothing, food, water, navigational aids, and a first aid kit when hiking or paddling
- protection from biting insects is recommended during spring and summer
- the park is the natural habitat for moose, bears, wolves, and bobcats, to name a few, so when hiking, pay attention and watch for wildlife

Maintenance:

- twice a year

Description:

This trail provides an alternate route between the Heron and Atakas trails. It links to 27.7 km of trails networks.

Directions: 

From the HWY 11/17 junction near Seymour Street, take HWY 17 northwest for 44 km.  Turn left at Lavac Road, left again at Beaudry Road, and right at LeClair Road for 6 km.  Turn left onto HWY 64, and travel for 25 km until Mashkinonje Provincial Park appears on your right.    

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