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South Point Trail -
8km loop (2 hours) easy
South Point Trail follows an old roadway around the tip of
the Rondeau peninsula. You will travel through an extensive
Oak Savannah, along the Lake Erie Shoreline, and the through
the heart of Rondeau's Carolinian Forest. This trail is suitable
for hiking or cycling.
Black Oak Trail - 1.4km
loop (1 hour) easy
Route travels through a narrow strip of pine-oak forest. Look
for the Wood Lily, wild Columbine or the Woodland Sunflower
in the two meadows along the trail. This is an excellent trail
to view birds.
Tulip Tree Trail - 1km
(1 hour) easy
This barrier free trail travels through a mature Carolinian
forest and is mostly board-walked for handicap accessibility.
Hikers will have an opportunity to see examples of Carolinian
trees that are rare in Ontario such tulip trees, sassafras,
and shagbark hickory. During May, this is also the best trail
to see the endangered Prothonotary Warbler. (An all-terrain
wheel chair is available for use from the Visitor Centre)
Spice Bush Trail - 1.5km
loop, (1 hour) easy
The Spicebush Trail winds through a southern hardwood forest
and is one of the best birdwatching locations in the area.
It explores the transition between Carolinian forest and marsh.
Marsh Trail 7.2km
one way 14.4 km return (5-6 hours) easy
This trail travels through the heart of Rondeau's extensive
marsh on an old gravel base roadway. The marsh is dominated
by wild rice, cattails and water lilies. Dozens of species
of wetland birds breed here during the summer, and thousands
of waterfowl stop to feed here during migration. This trail
can also be used for cycling.
Harrison Trail 8km
one way 16 km return (4 hours) easy
This trail was once a gravel roadway, but is now closed to
vehicles. It travels the length of the park and passes by
a variety of habitats including Oak Woodland, Oak Savannah,
small prairie openings and Carolinian forest. Excellent for
both birds and butterflies. This trail may also be used for
cycling.
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