|
Laurentian
Escarpment Conservation Area |
|
Location
|
Laurentian Escarpment
Conservation Area, 15 Janey Avenue, North Bay |
|
Trailhead UTM |
620628 mE x 5132757 mN |
|
Ownership |
North
Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority |
|
Management |
North Bay-Mattawa Conservation
Authority |
|
Length
|
6.6 km / 4.1 miles
|
|
Difficulty
|
moderate to difficult
|
|
Activities
|
hiking, mountain biking, cross-country
skiing, snowshoeing
|
|
Amenities
|
parking, washrooms, lookout
|
|
Surface
|
compacted soil
|
|
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:
- steep hills exist on
several spots on the trail
- slopes can be excessively slippery during the spring thaw and in the
fall
Maintenance:
- as required throughout
the year
|
|
Description:
This Conservation Area,
owned by the North Bay-Mattawa
Conservation Authority, includes the McNutt Family Trail and the
Richardson Ridge Trail. These trails extend along the escarpment
which is such a dominant feature in the City of North Bay. This
area was originally logged in the 1880s, and was settled and farmed
soon after. Much of the escarpment was cleared at this time,
with very little old growth forest remaining. Some of the
regenerated forest stands are in excess of 75 years old. The ski
hill is independently run by the Laurentian Ski Hill Board.
Directions:
From the HWY 11/17
junction near Seymour Street, head northwest on HWY 11/17.
Turn right onto Algonquin Avenue/HWY 11, and right onto Airport
Road. After about 2 km
(1.2 miles),
turn right onto Pearce Street. Turn
right at Greenhill Avenue, and left onto Janey Avenue where you will
see a large parking lot. The trailhead is located behind the ski
tower.
Map:
|
|