Morgan’s Point Conservation Area offers a unique setting of old growth forest and remnants of the oak savannah prairie that once covered large areas of the Niagara Peninsula. Located along the Lake Erie shoreline in Wainfleet, a sand dune complex and rock shoal outcrop provide natural shore protection for the land, as well as habitat for a wide variety of plants, deer, amphibians, reptiles and birds.
The Morgan’s Point boardwalk is designed to minimize human impact on the sensitive sand dune environment. Help us protect this rare site by sticking to the boardwalk and trails.
We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE.
Region(s): Niagara Region
Nearby towns and cities: Port Colborne
Trail feature tags: Boardwalk
MORGAN’S POINT CONSERVATION AREA characteristics
Length: Center Trail: 125m Oak Savannah Trail: 200m Morgan Park Trail: 280m Monarch Trail: 320m Dune Trail: 350m Lake Shoal Trail: 560mDifficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Boardwalks and Natural
Trail use: Hiking and Cross-country skiing
Accessibility Notes: Accessibility not known.
Fees: Entrance fees applicable
Flora & Fauna:
Experience the dunes and the majestic ‘old growth’ Sugar Maple, Black Walnut and Hop Hornbeam trees as you walk the boardwalk and trails. View the lake waterfowl and monarch butterflies as they stop to rest and refuel before crossing the lake during their migration, wade in the waters of Lake Erie, or just lay back, watch the waves, and take in this truly unique natural landscape.
Amenities: picnic area
Contact:
info@npca.ca
Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority Welland, ON L3C 3W2 Phone: 905-788-3135
Find it: 11420 Morgan Point Rd, Port Colborne, ON
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 42.8593560
Longitude: -79.3452600