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Huron Fringe Trail 1.2km
(35 minutes)easy
The Huron Fringe trail circles the Visitor Centre. Its boardwalk
surface makes it compatible for the physically challenged. Interpretive
signs along the way teach about the various habitats you are visiting.
Several resting spots provide viewing areas for turtles and shore
birds. Bicycles are not allowed on this trail.
Old Shore Road Trail 6
km (4 hours)easy
This trail follows the Lake Huron shoreline. In pioneer days it
was part of the route that provided land transportation between
Goderich and Southampton. This trail offers excellent views of the
shore and beach areas. Viewing platforms are located in several
places. This trail can also be used for biking and cross-country
skiing. Wheelchairs find most of this trail easy to use.
Lake Ridge Trail 4km
(2.5 hours) moderate
This trail offers a longer circle route in the interior of the park.
The terrain here is rough and is suitable only for hikers wearing
sturdy shoes. The trail is named after the shoreline ridge of glacial
Lake Nipissing which existed here some 5,500 years ago. A short
side trail takes you to a boardwalk overlooking a former beaver
pond and abandoned lodge. Storyboards tell about an old corduroy
logging road, early settlement, and the forest. Bicycles are not
permitted on this trail.
Tower Trail 3.5km
return (1.5 hours) easy
This trail takes the visitor around a wetland providing great opportunities
for waterfowl and wildlife viewing. An observation tower provides
a panoramic view of the wetland. Story boards are located along
the trail to help you understand the wetland environment. Cyclists
also use this trail. Wheelchairs can use the section of this trail
between the parking lot and the observation tower.
Kempfs Trail 0.8
km (20 min) easy
Kempfs Trail offers a connecting route between the main park road
and the Old Shore Road Trail. It is named after one of the former
landowners in this part of the park.
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