Stoney Island Conservation area has over 6 km of all-season trails, used for walking, jogging, trail biking and bird watching from spring to fall. In winter, trails are reserved for cross-country skiing, and 5 km of snowshoe trails, all maintained by the Kincardine Cross-Country Ski Club.
The trails pass through a mix of evergreen woods, more open forest and some meadows. The trail along the Lake Huron shoreline follows the route of the nineteenth century coaching road, with excellent views out over Lake Huron.
There are several creeks which meander through this property and are traversed by hand-crafted bridges.
All trails are open to the general public from spring until fall. During the winter months these trails are used for skiing and snowshoeing
Link to trail map: https://www.saugeenconservation.ca/en/outdoors-and-recreation/resources/Stoney-Island/Stoney-Island-Trail-Map.pdf
We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE.
Region(s): Bruce CountyNearby towns and cities: Kincardine
Trail feature tags: Boardwalk
STONEY ISLAND CONSERVATION AREA TRAILS characteristics
Length: 6 kmDifficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Boardwalks, Compacted soil/hard packed, and Gravel
Trail use: Hiking, Cross-country skiing, and Snowshoeing
Accessibility Notes: Not wheelchair accessible
Fees: Not known
Flora & Fauna:
White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkeys, Jack and Cotton tail Rabbits, Snowshoe Hare, Mink, Red Fox and Porcupine are some of the mammals native to the area. Red-winged Blackbirds, Ovenbirds, Ruffed Grouse, Red-tailed Hawks, Marsh Hawks, Killdeer, Common Loons, Belted Kingfishers, and Rose-breasted Grosbeaks are some of the many bird species discovered here.
Some of the plants which occur here include Sensitive Fern, Small-flowered Cranesbill, Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Trillium, Jewelweed and Wild Lily-of the-Valley. Tree species range from Red Pine and Balsam Fir to Trembling Aspen and Sugar Maple.
There is also a nut grove, with hazelnuts, located here.
Amenities: Picnic areas; other amenities located at Kincardine
Attractions: Boardwalk
Contact:
http://www.saugeenconservation.com/downloads/Stoney_Island _Brochure_2000.pdf?phpMyAdmin=82c3bRHhDPE3QA%2CLIdaJ3S823H4
Find it: 481 Bruce Rd 23
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 44.2265400
Longitude: -81.6076170