Located north of Brockville, just two km from Highway 29, Mac Johnson Wildlife Area includes 532 hectares of wetland, field and forest. The reservoir located on this property maintains water levels for the Buells Creek System which flows through the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley and the City of Brockville. The reservoir is also a Class 1 provincially significant wetland with a high diversity of plant and animal life.
11km of trails cross woodland, wetland and field areas. The Wildflower Loop (trail 1) has been developed as an interpretive trail.
Link to trail map:
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Region(s): Leeds & Grenville United CountiesNearby towns and cities: Brockville
Trail feature tags: Interpretive signage | nature trail | Osprey platform
Mac Johnson Wildlife Area characteristics
Length: 5 trails totalling 11 km.Difficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Natural
Trail use: Hiking, Cross-country skiing, and Snowshoeing
Accessibility Notes: Not wheelchair accessible
Fees: None reported
Flora & Fauna:
Not reported yet
Amenities: washrooms, picnic tables
Attractions: Interpretive signage, osprey nesting platform
Contact:
info@crca.ca
Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority Phone: 613-546-4228
Find it: 4673 Debruge Rd, Brockville, ON
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 44.6302190
Longitude: -75.7305790