The Andy and Helen Spriet Trail is owned by the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC). The NCC owns and manages many properties throughout Norfolk County with the purpose of conserving areas of ecological value.
Interpretive signs along the Andy and Helen Spriet Trail describe property restoration of retired agricultural land back to natural habitat. The trail travels through Carolinian forest and restoration areas that have been planted with the seeds of 100 native plants including grasses, wildflowers, shrubs and trees. The fields are covered in wildflowers throughout the summer and fall.
Availability:
This property is closed to the public from November 1st to December 20th every year, and on Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturdays from late April to the end of May to allow for hunting. Only authorized members of the Long Point Area Fish and Game Club have permission to hunt on this property.
Trail Location
This property is located 5km west of the junction of Highway 59 and Highway 24 on Norfolk County Road 60. Head south out of Simcoe on Highway 24 and continue onto Norfolk County Road 60 after the Highway 59 junction. The trailhead will be on your right.
Link to trail map: https://norfolk.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=ffb64f3519b44a49a87fe5ae88291d9d&find=Andy%25Helen%25Spriet%25Trail
We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE.
Region(s): Norfolk County
Nearby towns and cities: Port Rowan
Trail feature tags: Interpretive signage | nature trail
ANDY & HELEN SPRIET TRAIL characteristics
Length: 3 kmDifficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Compacted soil/hard packed
Trail use: Hiking
Accessibility Notes: Accessibility not known.
Fees: Fees not known.
Flora & Fauna:
Not yet reported.
Amenities: None reported
Attractions: interpretive signage
Contact:
http://www.natureconservancy.ca/
wendy.cridland@natureconservancy.ca
Nature Conservancy of Canada 579 Hazen Road, Port Rowan, ON N0E 1X0

GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 42.6493470
Longitude: -80.5583130
The flora & fauna is part Carolinian forest and part naturalized retired agricultural land.