This wildlife sanctuary displays the rehabilitation of Rio-Algom mines tailings management area as an educational nature sanctuary.
Beaver Meadow Trail: 2.1 km provides side trips to viewing stations. In winter, feeders are stocked for birds. Red signage
Upland Forest Trail: up to 2.3 km. It offers choices of 1 or 2 loops meeting near a beaver pond and small falls. Yellow signage.
Tamarack Bog Trail: 1.9 km. Use the Yellow Upland Forest Trail to access this rugged path.
We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE.
Region(s): Algoma DistrictNearby towns and cities: Elliot Lake
Trail feature tags: Boardwalk | Interpretive signage | nature trail
SHERRIFF CREEK WILDLIFE SANCTUARY TRAILS characteristics
Length: 3 Trails of 1.9, 2.1 and 2.3 kmDifficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Boardwalks and Natural
Trail use: Hiking
Accessibility Notes: None
Fees: None
Flora & Fauna:
Not reported yet
Amenities: None
Attractions: Boardwalk, Interpretive signage
Contact:
Penokean Hills Field Naturalists phfninfo@gmail.com
Find it: south side of Milliken Mine Rd, Elliott Lake
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 46.4036400
Longitude: -82.6456600
SHERRIFF CREEK WILDLIFE SANCTUARY TRAILS Image Gallery
Photo credits:
Don Knight