Robert Johnston EcoForest Trails
In 2010, this property was named the Robert Johnston Eco Forest by the municipality. With the assistance of provincial and federal funding the Township of Douro-Dummer was able to re -design and construct this trail system to protect and enhance the natural resources found here and for it be used as parkland/ conservation and passive recreational purposes for the enjoyment of the local general public. It is also hoped that local schools and community organizations will use the property as a tool to learn more about the environment and the natural history of the area used by the general public
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Region(s): Peterborough CountyNearby towns and cities: Lakefield | Peterborough
Trail feature tags: Boardwalk | Interpretive signage | Lookout | nature trail
Robert Johnston Eco Forest Trails characteristics
Length: 4 trails totalling 6 kmDifficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Boardwalks and Natural
Trail use: Hiking
Accessibility Notes: Not wheelchair accessible
Fees: None
Flora & Fauna:
Not reported yet
Amenities: None
Attractions: Boardwalk, Interpretive signage, lookout
Contact:
Township of Douro-Dummer 894 South Street Warsaw, ON 705-652-8392
Find it: 185 Douro 5th Line Douro, Ontario
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 44.3824510
Longitude: -78.2119830
The trail was nice and quiet this morning. Beautiful area but was sad to see so much dog strangling vine. Another thing to note is the active wasp nest above the trail in a grove of apple trees (I think near the start of the bird trail). The sunshine through the trees at the start of the turtle boardwalk was picturesque.