Ballyduff Trails wind through the 260 acres of the McKim-Garsonnin property now protected through a conservation agreement with the Kawartha Land Trust. Although the property remains private we welcome groups and families to enjoy our trails for nature walks or, in the winter, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. We simply ask that you:
Make arrangements with us first –
Ralph McKim & Jean Garsonnin
851 Ballyduff rd. Pontypool ON L0A 1K0
(705 277 3490) ralph.mckim3@gmail.com
Stay on the marked trails. Avoid littering
Assume full responsibility for your own safety and well-being
Enjoy yourself
The property is on the Oak Ridges Moraine and contains many of the features of that glacially-formed terrain: rolling hills, sand deposits, a ridge of rocks (esker) left behind by an ancient river and, not least, a wetland which is the source of an ever-bearing stream feeding into the Kawartha lakes system.
Visiting the Ballyduff Trails:
Please see the map below.
Park on property in fair weather months – park on road near gate in winter months.
Link to trail map:
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Region(s): Kawartha Lakes
Nearby towns and cities: Pontypool
McKim-Garsonnin (Ballyduff Trails) characteristics
Length: 5 trails totalling 10 kmDifficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Natural
Trail use: Hiking, Cross-country skiing, and Snowshoeing
Accessibility Notes: Not wheelchair accessible.
Fees: none
Flora & Fauna:
Not yet reported.
Amenities: none
Attractions: none
Contact:
info@kawarthalandtrust.org
Kawartha Lakes Trust Phone: 705-743-5599
Find it: 851 Ballyduff Road, Kawartha Lakes, ON
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 44.1426090
Longitude: -78.6217720
E-mail for Ralph appears to be broken?
Thanks for pointing this out, Jessica! We have posted an up to date email address.