Robert and Ruth Warling donated this 243 hectare mosaic of natural woodlands and wetlands to the Nature Conservancy of Canada in 1996. Since 1999, The Couchiching Conservancy has managed these lands located on the Shield country of northern Severn Township.
Unique features of his property
- habitats range from old fields and pine plantations to upland forests and open wetlands
- extensive areas of Red and White Oak forests on shallow soils
- several areas of floating-leaved aquatic wetlands dominated by Fragrant White Waterlily and Yellow Bullhead Waterlily
- Coombs Lake is an extensive shallow wetland located within the property with emergent species such as Cattails, Pickerelweed and Wild Calla.
We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE.
Region(s): Simcoe CountyNearby towns and cities: Coldwater | Orillia | Port Severn | Waubaushene
SEVERN WOODLANDS NATURE RESERVE characteristics
Length: Not knownDifficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Natural
Trail use: Hiking
Accessibility Notes: Not wheelchair accessible
Fees: None
Flora & Fauna:
Fragrant White Waterlily and Yellow Bullhead Waterlily; Coombs Lake is an extensive shallow wetland located within the property with emergent species such as Cattails, Pickerelweed and Wild Calla
Amenities: None reported
Contact:
The Couchiching Conservancy 1485 Division Road West, Orillia, ON General inquiries Tel: 705-326-1620
Find it: From Orillia, follow highway 12 West to Coldwater and Upper Big Chute Road (County Road 17); turn right on Laughlin Falls road and follow to dead end. There is no property identification sign, however there are posted signs indicating that visitors are as
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 44.7739020
Longitude: -79.5635290
Found an old stone foundation along the shore of coombs lake. Just curious to know more about the history of the area.