Corbeil Nature Trail

Location

Corbeil Conservation Area, behind the township office at 390 HWY 94, Corbeil

Trailhead UTM 631256 mE x 5124807 mN
Ownership North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority

Management

North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority

Length

2.5 km / 1.6 miles

Difficulty

easy to moderate

Activities

hiking

Amenities

interpretive guide

Surface

compacted soil, boardwalks, forested, rock

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:

- open water exists along the trail where it borders the marsh 

Maintenance:

- as required during the summer months

 

 

Description:

The Corbeil Nature Trail is located in the Corbeil Conservation Area, owned by the by the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority.  It passes over boardwalks and through a mixed forest offering excellent opportunities to examine the forest more closely, and experience interesting rock formations.  The trail emphasizes natural changes that have occurred in the wetlands over time.  An interpretive guide is available to correspond with the numbered posts along the trail.

Directions:

From the HWY 11/17 junction near Seymour Street, take HWY 17 east towards Ottawa.  After about 10 km (6.2 miles), turn right at HWY 94.  Travel for about 3 km (1.9 miles), following the signs until you reach the conservation area.

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