The Ritch Tract was acquired by the County of Wellington from Robert Ritch, County Warden, in 1942. The Ritch Tract area is an Environmentally Sensitive Area. A side trail to the left will take you out of the forest to a municipal drain. If you follow it to the right, it will take you to extensive wetlands and some beaver ponds.
Link to trail map (go to page 66): https://www.wellington.ca/en/resident-services/resources/Planning/Trails/2019_PLAN_Wellington-Walks_701_WithCover_V.pdf
We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE.
Region(s): Wellington CountyNearby towns and cities: Alma | Arthur
RITCH TRACT characteristics
Length: 2 kmDifficulty: Easy (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Natural
Trail use: Hiking
Accessibility Notes: Not wheel chair accessible.
Fees: None
Flora & Fauna:
Not yet reported
Amenities: None reported
Contact:
Township of Mapleton www.town.mapleton.on.ca (519) 638-3313 AND Guelph Hiking Trail Club www.guelphhiking.com
Find it: 7297 16th Line, Arthur, ON
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 43.7720250
Longitude: -80.5054670
Can you hunt on the Ritch Tract?
The County of Wellington’s website indicates that hunting is not permitted on the following land tracts: Badenoch, Cumnock, Little, Peacock and Everton Tracts. Therefore it would appear that hunting is permitted, in season, on the Ritch Tract. However, for more definitive info please contact the County of Wellington 519-837-2600.