NATURAL AREAS & HIKING TRAILS
Natural Areas & Hiking Trails STEP INTO NATURE AT RRCA CONSERVATION AREAS
There are endless opportunities to get outside and step into nature this fall and winter in South Glengarry! The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) offers local natural spaces providing ample opportunities for family staycation activities all year long.
Cooper Marsh Conservation Area 20020 County Road 2, South Glengarry • 11.5 km of trails with interpretive signage • Boardwalks, viewing platforms, and viewing blinds • Permitted fall/winter activities: hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing • Due to the sensitive nature of the habitat, dogs are not permitted.
The RRCA owns and manages 3 Conservation Areas along County Charlottenburgh Park Conservation Area Road 2, offering visitors a 25 km trail network: 19788 County Road 2, South Glengarry • 7.0 km of trails with interpretive signage Gray’s Creek Conservation Area • Boardwalks and viewing platforms 18045 County Road 2, South Glengarry • Permitted fall/winter activities: biking, hiking, • 6.5 km of trails snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing • Boardwalks • Dog-friendly: Please pick up after your dog and keep • Snowshoe rentals your dog on a 6 ft leash. • Permitted fall/winter activities: biking, hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing Got land? Plant trees! • Dog-friendly: Please pick up after your dog and keep Are you thinking of planting trees on your property next spring? The your dog on a 6 ft leash. RRCA may be able to connect you with significant cost savings. For those looking to plant over 500 trees, the RRCA is booking site visits Snowshoe rentals! Snowshoes can be rented for $7/day or $14/weekend at Gray’s this fall to plan for spring 2021 tree planting sites. Contact the RRCA Creek Conservation Area. Renters should phone 613-938-3611 today at info@rrca.on.ca. For more information, visit rrca.on.ca. to make their snowshoe reservation and to arrange pick up at the RRCA’s Main Office (18045 County Road 2, South Glengarry) SUMMERSTOWN TRAILS Monday to Friday (8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.). A 50% discount is Location: 6150 County Rd. 17, Williamstown ON K0C 2J0 Operated by the Friends of the Summerstown Trails available for school groups and non-profit organizations. Located 1 km north of Highway 401 in Summerstown, access to the Summerstown Trails is free.
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The trails provide year-round activity for South Glengarry residents and visitors for all ages. Currently, there are approximately 20 km of groomed crosscountry ski trails (classic and skating) and 12 km of snowshoe trails for winter use, and 9 km of snowshoe trails groomed for fat biking. Trails range from beginner to intermediate. Trail maps are made available at the parking lot during the winter season with rental of equipment available on weekends, weather and trail conditions permitting. This includes: XC ski packages (skis, boots, & poles), snowshoes and fat bikes, available in both adult and kid sizes. The Friends of the Summerstown Trails offer a number of events and programs for the community at large. More information at www.summerstowntrails.com
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