SPRUCEDALE RECREATIONAL TRAIL
The recreational trail winds deep into the rugged and beautiful terrain surrounding Sprucedale. The trail begins on a boardwalk that stretches across a solitary beaver pond and then proceeds into a forest where you will come across broad maples and high ridges. Your trek will take you past wildlife filled marshes and what is commonly known as the “talking rock”. You may not see deer, moose or beaver, but all around will be signs of their activity.
Link to trail map:
http://discoveryroutes.ca/sprucedale/sprucedale-recreation/
We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE.
Region(s): Parry Sound DistrictNearby towns and cities: Huntsville
Trail feature tags: Boardwalk
SPRUCEDALE RECREATIONAL TRAIL characteristics
Length: 2 kmDifficulty: Easy (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Boardwalks and Natural
Trail use: Hiking, Cross-country skiing, and Snowshoeing
Accessibility Notes: None
Fees: None
Flora & Fauna:
Not reported yet
Amenities: None
Attractions: Boardwalk
Contact:
info@discoveryroutes.ca
Discovery Routes 205 Main Street East North Bay, Ontario P1B 1B2 Telephone: (705) 472-8480 ext. 223
Find it: 31 William St, Sprucedale, ON
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 45.4881740
Longitude: -79.4654550
We tried this trail with our dogs today and it was literally walking through a bog. The dogs were up to their bellies in black stinky mud (they are saint bernard’s) and our feet were soaked. At this point we figured we were better off to keep going than turn around but then the trail just came to an end. No clear path, no markers, at this point we were forced to turn around and walk through it all over again
A real adventure trail. Starting behind a football field, it leads through the forest, partly over planks over swampy land. There are always small color hints, where it goes. Once we got lost at a fork briefly. The last section of the trail, about 100m, was boggy (early August), so you had to carefully find dry places to step. It was fun. (Take mosquito spray with you).