Willoughby Marsh Conservation Area is a swamp ecosystem and one of the largest forested wetlands in the eastern part of the Niagara Peninsula.
Located at the head of Tee, Usshers, Lyons and Black Creeks, this 550 acres Conservation Area protects an important source for these area waterways.
This natural area provides a wilderness setting with no formal trails or facilities. Bird watching, seasonal hunting and passive recreational activities can be enjoyed at this site.
The entrance is marked by green posts and located on the south side of Sauer Rd close to the east side of the wooded area. Another entry point on the north side of the road leads to trails that have been pretty well chewed up by ATV’s.
We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE.
Region(s): Niagara RegionNearby towns and cities: Fort Erie | Niagara Falls | Welland
Trail feature tags: Marsh
WILLOUGHBY MARSH CONSERVATION AREA characteristics
Length: No formal trailsDifficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Natural
Trail use: Hiking
Accessibility Notes: Not wheelchair accessible.
Fees: None
Flora & Fauna:
This water source is also characterized as a wildlife area where a small organic basin and a slough pattern of gently rolling wet and drier pockets are dominated by maple and oak trees, buttonbush and meadowsweet, and some shallow cattail marsh, providing cover and feeding areas for many animals. Some of the animals seen here are: heron, evening grosbeak, northern harrier, Red-headed Woodpecker, Prothonotary warbler, white tailed deer and numerous amphibians.
Amenities: None
Attractions: Marsh
Contact:
info@npca.ca
Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority Welland, ON L3C 3W2 Phone: 905-788-3135
Find it: 6855 Sauer Rd, Niagara Falls, ON
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 42.9895600
Longitude: -79.0939700