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Laurier
Woods Trails |
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Location
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Laurier Woods
at the end of Brule Street, North Bay |
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Trailhead UTM |
619841 mE x 5129369 mN |
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Ownership |
North
Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority |
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Management |
Friends of Laurier Woods Inc.
and the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation
Authority |
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Length
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4.8 km / 3 miles
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Difficulty
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easy
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Activities
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hiking,
snowshoeing, cross-country skiing
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Amenities
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parking,
picnic area, interpretive signage coming soon, bird watching,
plant viewing
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Surface
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uplands and
lowlands, boardwalks
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Rules for Use:
- hunting, fires, and motorized vehicles are all prohibited on the trails
Safety Considerations:
- trails are easy, but are natural with few man-made improvements except for boardwalks
Maintenance:
- monthly as required
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Description:
This beautiful trail is located at the
end of Brule Street in North Bay. The trail loops through Laurier Woods, which consists of approximately 118 acres of moderately undisturbed upland forest and wetlands habitat. This combination of forest and wetlands provides a variety of habitat for wildlife. This area is outstanding for bird-watching, with 33 bird species nesting in the woods. The trail offers a great escape from the City, within the
City, and is managed by the Friends
of Laurier Woods in partnership with the North
Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority.
Directions:
From
the HWY 11/17 junction near Seymour Street, head northwest on HWY
11/17 and take a left at Seymour Street.
Turn right at Franklin Street, and then left onto Brule Street
where you will find a parking area and new trail signage.
Map:
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