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1730 Front RD, St. Williams
Phone: 519-718-0628
Website: http://www.lpfun.ca
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c/o 580 Bruin BLVD, Woodstock
Phone: 519-539-9800 X 3355
A member-based organization, the OCTC is comprised of Oxford Community Trails Organizations and supporters. This group works to support trails promotion, development and activities throughout the County. Interested? Give us a call. |
3995 29th LINE, St. Marys
Phone: 519-284-2931 x422 or 423The Avon Trail is a hiking trail that runs from St. Marys to Conestogo. Providing a link between the Thames Valley and Grand Valley trails, the Avon Trail stretches approximately 104 km through scenic countryside. A small section of the trail is in Oxford County.The west end of the trail in Oxford County starts at Wildwood Conservation Area. Cross Hwy 7 & 19 at south end of Wildwood Dam. The trail then skirts the shore of Wildwood Lake. This portion of the trail is also part of Wildwood Conservation Areas 18 km Loop Trail. Further information may be obtained at W.C.A.s Visitor Centre, on the north side of the Lake, near the Highway. Gate fees are charged for day use and camping.
Oxford Road 29, Innerkip
Phone: 519-621-3697This 40.5 ha (100 aces) of land was the first reforestation plot in the County in 1944. Similar tracts were established in Drumbo, Centreville, Innerkip, Embro adn Lakeside. The trail starts on a long wide grassy lane, which goes into a mature hardwood bush. It then travels into an array of vegetation: pine, cedar, wetland and field. There is one steeper hill, but it is not overly difficult. A wonderful hike, particularly in its autumn glory.Length - 4 Km... Difficulty - Easy to moderate... Facilities - Parking... Trail Uses - Walking/cross-country skiing... Location - Oxford Road 29, just west of Oxford Road 22. (Oxford County)
843970 84 RD, EmbroThis well-maintained trail is packed earth and has wood chips on large sections. There are several loops, so hikers can go as short or as long a distance as they desire. This is a great place for a family picnic (picnic shelters available) and a hike. Length - 2.4 km; Difficulty - Easy, family; Location - County Road 6 north of Embro, turn west onto Road 84. Contact: The Embro Pond Association- embropond@hotmail.com
8.5 ha (21 acres) for passive recreation and fishing. It is part of the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority and administered by the Embro Pond Committee.
963656 96 RD, Harrington
Phone: 519-475-6535 (Harrington Mill) / 519-475-4097 / 519-451-2800 ext. 278Harrington Pond and conservation area has been a favourite fishing and picnic area for generations. In the last few years steps have been taken to stabalize the pond from erosion, restore the Harrington Mill and naturalize a large part of the grounds. Come out and enjoy!
5.5 ha (21 acres)for passive recreation and fishing. It is part of the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority. The mill is being restored by the Harrington Mill Committee.
Pittock Park Road, Hickson
Phone: 519-475-4630 (Anne Freed, Oxford Trail Association)Once a piece of rail line from Stratford to Port Dover, it was purchased by the Ministry of Natural Resources. Now it is used by cyclists, walkers, horseback riders and birdwatchers. Unfortunately, there is not a bridge over the Braemar Creek, which makes it difficult to access the northern part of the trail. Length- 12 km; Difficulty- Easy to challenging, depending on the area; Facilities- Parking; Trail Uses- Walking/dog walking on leash/cycling/horse back riding/cross-country skiing North of the Braemar Sideroad, it is walking only. Location- Pittock Park Rd., 1/2 km east of Hwy #59, north of Woodstock.
725138 Pittock Park RD, Woodstock
Phone: 519-539-5088 (Pittock Conservation Area)Pittock Conservation Area has picnic and overnight camping facilities on the north side of Pittock Lake. The trail goes through a pine plantation and then swings back near the railway tracks. The park is open from late April to the Thanksgiving weekend in October. There is an admission fee. Length: 4-5 km; Difficulty- Easy/family; Facilities- Washrooms/picnic area/parking (summer only); Trail Uses- Walking/cycling (gates closed in winter) Location- Pittock Conservation area, north side of Pittock Lake (east of Hwy 59, north of Woodstock). A Day Use Pass is required from Pittock Conservation Area to use the trail.
108 Wonham ST S, Ingersoll
Phone: 519-425-1181(Ingersoll Recreational Trail Committee)This wide easy trail follows the Thames River. It includes many internal loops. The Park is naturalized, which provides walkers with the joy of seeing a variety of vegetation and the opportunity to do some bird watching. Length- 2.75km Difficulty- Easy/family Facilities- Parking/benches Trail Uses- walking/dog walking/cycling/cross-country skiing/snow shoeing Location- Accessed from Charles St. West, at the bottom of Wonham St. South, Ingersoll. t: Ingersoll Recreation Trail Committee- 519-425-1181.
363685 McBeth RD, Ingersoll
Phone: 519-425-0176 (Arthur Murray)The public is encouraged to use the Tract for passive recreation and nature appreciation. In a grassy, treeless area of about one hectare, the Ingersoll Nature Club undertook a wetlands creation project in co-operation with the Upper Thames Valley Conservation Authority. Ongoing maintenance of trails, the picnic area and bird feeding stations provide club members with opportunities to regularly support our stewardship responsibilities, along with the compilation of natual history information. Lawson Tract is a mixed woodlot, which provides hikers with the joy of seeing a variety of vegetation and the opportunity to do some bird watching. There is one steeper hill, but generally the terrain is easy-going. The trail is wide and well-maintained. There can be wet spots in the spring or if there has been a lot of rain. It is a great hiking area. Please remember when walking your dog to have it on a leash. Trail Length - 2 km; Difficulty - easy to moderate/family; Facilities- Parking/picnic tables/outdoor toilets; Trail Uses- Walking/ dog walking/cross-country skiing/snowshoeing; Location- McBeth Road, 1km east of Culloden Line(Approx. 8km south of Ingersoll) Contact: Ingersoll Nature Club, Sheila Fleming 519-485-2645.
The family of Dr.John Lawson of Ingersoll Ontario donated this 14.5 ha (36 acre) parcel of property to the Federation of Ontario Nauturalists. Dr.Lawson was a member of the Ingersoll Nature Club who loved nature and hoped to preserve it for future generations. This property consists of a 4 ha (10 acres) of designated wet lands and 10.5 ha (26 acres) of mixed vegetation. There is a variety of plant life which is interesting to observe as it changes with the seasons.
Highway 59, Woodstock
Phone: 519-539-2382 ext. 803The Millenium Trail System includes trails developed and maintained by the City of Woodstock, Woodstock Rotary Club, Woodstock Lions Club and Youth Start. The trail follows the banks of the Thames River, through mixed hardwood and softwood forests, marshland and some retired agricultural areas, which are slated for reforestation. Hikers may spot the occasional deer, beaver, blue heron and other interesting wildlife. Black berries may be ripe for the picking. Though the trails are not connected at this time, they are in close proximity to each other. Although sections of the trail are under restoration, they can be used. Length: Rotary 5.9 km, Lions 1.72 km, Youth Start 2.88 km; Difficulty: Easy; Location: Rotary- North of Woodstock on Hwy #59. Immediately after crossing the bridge over the tracks and Thames R., Turn left onto Tecumseh St. (Oxford Road #48). Lions-Take Hwy #2 (Dundas St.) to the west end of Woodstock. Trail entrance is on the north side of Hwy #2, 200 metres west of railway bridge. May also enter from Bexley St. at Hunter St., at the railway overpass. Youth Start-Take Hwy #2 (Dundas St.) to the west of Woodstock. Trail entrance is on the south side of Hwy #2, 60 metres east of the railway bridge.
Concession ST, Tillsonburg
Phone: 519-688-9011The Participark Trail runs through a picturesque river ravine right in the heart of Tillsonburg. There is a lit walking path at the parks midpoint. The trail goes from Concession St. W. south to Baldwin St. The Trans Canada Trail bisects the Participark Trail. Access to the trail is at Bridge St. and Rolph St. It crosses the Kinsmen Bridge, goes through Hickory Hills community and ends at Quarterline Rd. There are plans to extend the Trans Canada Trail and to link it with other parts of the town.Length - Participark 1.5 Km... Trans Canada 2 Km... Difficulty - Easy/wide walking path... Facilities - Parking/Picnic tables... Trail Uses - Walking/dog walking/cycling/cross-country skiing... Location - Paticipark -Parking off Concession St. West. in the valley. Trail can be accessed at its mid-point, off Washington Grand Ave......Trans Canada -Bridge St. and Rolph St. On street parking.
Huron ST, Woodstock
Phone: 519-539-5088 (Pittock Conservation Area) / 519-539-2382 ext. 803 (City of Woodstock)Roth Park is on the south side of Pittock Lake. There are picnic facilities and it is home to the Woodstock Rowing Club. The trail is wide with hard packed dirt and provides a lovely view over the lake. There are also side trails that branch through a pine plantation and go up and down some gentle inclines. These link back up to the main trail. At Lansdowne Ave. the trail narrows and carries on to Oxford Road 4. Length - 5.75 Km...Difficult - Easy/family...Facilities - Parking/picnic tables...Trail Uses - Walking/cycling/cross-country skiing/snow shoeing/dog walking...Location - south side of Pittock Lake; take Huron St. N. to the end, turn right and drive to the parking lot...Contact - Pittock Conservation Area (519)539-5088
10 ha (25 acres) for passive recreation and fishing. Part of the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority.
Blandford-Blenheim RD N, Innerkip
Phone: 519-539-3681 (Woodstock Cycling Club)These trails, through beautiful pine forest, are primarily maintained for people who like a challenging cycling experience, although easier trails are marked. The property is owned by the Upper Thames Conservation Authority and leased by the Woodstock Cycling Club (W.C.C.), who construct and maintain the trails. The area is partially fenced and access is through the main gate only. All local riders are encouraged to join the W.C.C. to offset leasing and insurance costs. The trail direction is reversed from 2002 and the fee is $3.00 per day for trail maintenance and rental fees.HELMETS ARE MANDATORY, NO EXCEPTIONS. Length - 11 km...Difficulty - Challenging... Facilities - Parking on road... Trail Uses - Cycling... Location - Blandford-Blenheim Twp. Rd. 4 (north side), 1 Km east of Oxford Rd. 4.
Plank Line Highway 19, Ingersoll
Phone: 519-421-1181 (Ingersoll Recreational Trails Committee)Starting from Centennial Park at the Cheese Museum, or Smiths Pond, at Cantebury St., this walking trail includes the Creative Arts Centre, Victoria Park and Smiths Pond. At the Canterbury St. entrance of Smiths Pond, you can also cross the street and enter Memorial Park, which will lead you into the downtown area of Ingersoll. Length- 2km; Difficulty- Easy/Family; Facilities- Parking/picnic tables/playground equipment/washroom/ball diamonds/soccer fields Trail Uses- Walking/dog-walking/cycling/cross-country skiing/snow- shoeing Location- Town of Ingersoll, Centennial Park entrance (Plank Line - Hwy #19) or Smiths Pond entrances (Canterbury St. or Wellington St., north of Victoria Park Community Centre Contact: Ingersoll Recreation Trail- 529-425-1181
Trillium Line, Sweaburg
Phone: 519-733-9241 Henry Valks, Superintendent, Port Burwell Provincial ParkThis wide, well-maintained trail is a single loop through a mature maple sugar bush. It is a pleasant walk for the whole family. This well maintained and pleasant trail is located across the street from Jakemans Maple Products. Length- 1km; Difficulty- Easy/family/wheelchair; Facilities- Parking Trail Uses- Walking/cross-country skiing; Location: Trillium Line, west of Village of Sweaburg, 1/2km north of Sweaburg Road Contact: Ministry of Natural Resources, Aylmer- 519-773-9241
This 10 ha (25 acre) parcel of land is the Countys only Provincial Park. Near the northern limit of the Carolinian forest region and supports a mature forest of sugar maple, white ash, black cherry, bitternut hickory, beech and butternut.
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