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Cedar Lowlands and Hemlock Forest The Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area, location of the Wawanosh Nature Centre, is an area highlighted by a scenic 3 km trail loop. The trail crosses the Belgrave Creek, passes through meadows with hedgerow plantings and down a steep hill to the cedar lowlands at the river. A boardwalk leads through the hemlock forest to the upland hardwoods or red pine plantation. Follow the edge of the forest back to the parking lot area. Maitland Valley Conservation Authority is the trail contact. Distance
3 km loop
Difficulty Level
Level 2-moderate, wear comfortable, sturdy shoes
Trail Use
Walking, Skiing, Pets on leash
Trail Hazards
Poison ivy along the creek and river. Trail west of Nature Centre, bridge out November-May
Trail Surface
Natural surface, some boardwalks
Cost for Trail Use
None
Driving Directions
County Rd. #4 (London Rd.) North of Blyth to Nature Centre Road, turn left (west). About 7 km on right.
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