The Lindsay Tract is Bruce County’s largest managed forest boasting more than 7000-acres of mixed hardwood and softwood. Trail development began on the property in 2008 and will continue over the next five years. After the park is completed they hope to have approximately 20 kilometres of single-track trail and 20 kilometres of signed double track trail including rest areas and handicap accessible trails. The property currently has 10 kilometres of single-track trail suitable for mountain biking and hiking. There are additional double track trails suitable for equestrian use, but these are not yet accurately mapped or signed. The Lindsay Tract is also home to the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake and the Black Bear. Please avoid these animals if seen. Bruce County is committed to building great trails that last and are FREE for all visitors to experience.
We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE.
My husband, daughter, and I visited the Lindsay Tract Trails with our two dogs today. We love hiking these trails and the variety of challenges offered. Today we did the Wetlands loop because it is not too long for our oldest dog. We were alarmed to discover this loop and the main trail back to the parking lot are both overgrown with wild parsnip which cannot be avoided when walking. Although not as toxic as its cousin, giant hogweed, it does have many of the same issues, causing rash and blisters after skin contact when later exposed to sunlight. Either signs should be posted to warn hikers of its presence, and what to do after skin contact, or the encroaching plants should be removed. The presence of so many of these extremely invasive toxic plants where people and animals frequently walk/ride, is unsettling and dangerous.
Thanks for this information. I have forwarded your concern to folks at Bruce County.