This loop trail takes you through the largest of Dufferin County’s forests at 604 hectares. The Main Tract lies next to the Terra Nova wetland complex. As this is a very large property, keep track of where you’re heading and avoid side trails unless you have lots of time. The variety of ecosystems will delight the naturalists in the family. There are both conifer and hardwood plantations, as well as natural upland hardwoods. A red pine plantation by the parking lot is used to demonstrate how thinning a plantation increases productivity in the long-term.
Link to trail map:
http://headwaterscommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/main-tract-trail.pdf
We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE.
Region(s): Dufferin CountyNearby towns and cities: Orangeville
MAIN TRACT TRAIL-DUFFERIN COUNTY FORESTS characteristics
Length: UnknownDifficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Natural
Trail use: Hiking, Cross-country skiing, Snowshoeing, Cycling, and Equestrian
Accessibility Notes: Accessibility not known
Fees: None
Flora & Fauna:
Large variety of tree species, including red pine, white pine, white spruce, sugar maple, white ash, beech, red oak, ironwood, butternut, and many others.
• habitat for many different animals including white-tailed deer, ruffed grouse, wild turkeys, porcupine, and a variety of songbirds
Amenities: None reported
Contact:
forestmanager@dufferinmuseum.com
County Forest Manager c/o Dufferin County Museum & Archives 936029 Airport Road Mulmur, ON L9V 0L3 Phone: 519-941-1114 ext. 4011 or 877-941-7787 ext. 4011 fax: 705-435-9876
Find it: 937513 Airport Road, Mansfield, ON
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 44.2168390
Longitude: -80.0495740
