McGeachie Conservation Area is located in Hastings County, on beautiful Steenburg Lake, and has 500 acres of land. This land was donated by Jack and Ethel McGeachie in 1994. McGeachie Conservation Area has many unmarked walking trails throughout the property. The property has a creek, beaver ponds, wildlife and acres of wetlands. Also located on the property is the original homestead that was built nearly 150 years ago. The homestead is now rented out to the public for a vacation cottage. This unique cottage has all the conveniences of home.
Directions:
From Hwy 7 and Hwy 62, follow Hwy 62 north for approximately 40 kilometers, until you reach the North Steenburg Lake Road, turn left. Approximately 2.5 kilometers down this road, just past the public beach, you ll find the McGeachie Conservation Area on the right. Travel approximately 1 more kilometer and you ll find the entrance to the trails, also on the right hand side.
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Region(s): Hastings County
Nearby towns and cities: Bancroft
McGeachie Conservation Area characteristics
Length: 6 trails ranging from 150 meters to 3 km in lengthDifficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Natural
Trail use: Hiking, Snowshoeing, Mountain biking, and Winter (Fat) Biking
Accessibility Notes: not wheelchair accessible
Fees: None
Flora & Fauna:
Not reported yet
Amenities: None
Attractions: None
Contact:
info@crowevalley.com
Crowe Valley Conservation Authority Marmora, Ontario Phone: 613-472-3137
Find it: See info above
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 44.8363280
Longitude: -77.6757900