Omemee Trails
Emily Provincial Park
Emily Provincial Park is located on Regional Road 10, just north of Omemee. The entrance to the trail is near the south beach parking area. Walk along the elevated boardwalk over a cattail marsh to a sphagnum moss island and a lookout tower to see the osprey nests. You can also swim at two sandy beaches along Pigeon River, fish or paddle.
Marsh Boardwalk Trail
The Marsh Boardwalk Trail begins on a bark-chipped surface and immediately you enter an area of tall and mature cedar trees creating a dense tree canopy. Soon you arrive at the boardwalk and begin walking through cattails and ferns. The boardwalk stops at a unique island referred to as Sphagnum Island, which was created over thousands of years. The trail continues to circle around the island and leads to a lookout platform that allows you to scan the marsh, Pigeon River and forest. If you look carefully, you will see a nest where for generations a pair of ospreys has raised their young.
Address: 797 Emily Park Road, Omemee
Telephone: 705-799-5170
Emily Forest Tract - Loops 1 and 2
Emily Tract is located on Arterial Road 14, just west of Cowan's Bay and Emily Provincial Park.
Emily Tract comprises 99.2 hectares (205 acres) of mixed forest property, with two trail loops winding through the property allowing you to explore unique glacial land features including moraines and eskers.
Emily Tract contains two trail loops: Loop 1 is gently rolling and heavily forested and Loop 2 crosses a wooden bridge, is hillier and is also heavily forested.
For more information please 705-324-9411 extension 1301 or e-mail the Kawartha Lakes Parks and Recreation Division.
Windy Ridge Conservation Area
Windy Ridge Conservation Area is a 35-hectare (87 acre) property that offers an ideal spot to enjoy a short walk in the open air and a stunning view. It is located at 998 Mount Horeb Road off of Highway 35 South. A lookout is minutes away from the parking lot, where you can see a panoramic view of natural areas of significance and beauty, including the Oak Ridges Moraine, the Hogsback Esker, and a provincially significant wetland that includes Pigeon River and Fleetwood Creek.
The Conservation Area has a single 1.3 kilometre loop trail and is bordered by the Victoria Rail Trail along the western boundary. Parking is not maintained from October 31 to May 1.Fleetwood Creek Natural Area
Fleetwood Creek Natural Area is a 900 acre (380 hectare) tract of land managed by Kawartha Conservation for the Ontario Heritage Foundation. Located within the Oak Ridges Moraine, the area is characterized by steep valleys, sand, soil, and many cold water streams. These streams form the headwaters of Fleetwood Creek, a major watercourse within the Kawartha Region watershed. The property is home to 250 species of flora and fauna and 44 species of birds. Three trails lead you through uplands, deciduous forests, meadows, and wetlands. Fleetwood Creek Natural area is located at 902 Ballyduff Road, Pontypool.
Forest Trail
The Forest Trail is divided into two branches; the West Branch is a 3 kilometre loop which consists of a twisting path on a gradual slope leading through open meadows and forests. The East Trail, a 3 kilometre loop leads through a dense forest then climbs up the valley slope. The Trail ends with a walk through an open meadow and then back through the forest to the parking area.
Valley Trail
The Valley Trail is a 2.2 kilometre trail that allows the visitor to view the characteristic valley lands of the area from two perspectives. An observation platform offers a spectacular view of the surrounding land at any time of the year. The more adventuresome can also descend into the valley.
For more information call 705-328-2271.
Pigeon River Headwaters Conservation Area
Pigeon River Headwaters Conservation Area is a diverse 125-hectare (308 acre) property situated partially within the Oak Ridges Moraine. It is important for the many cold water seeps and springs that form the headwaters of Pigeon River, and as habitat for a diversity of wildlife. The southeast corner of the property offers a panoramic view of a vast tableland and the valley of the Pigeon River.
The Conservation Area has three interconnecting trail loops that total almost 5 kilometre. The trails go through dense forest, wetlands and meadows.
The marsh boardwalk is a highlight of the park. Water milfoil, turtlehead, asters, cattails, and arrowhead all thrive along the length of the walkway. Frogs, salamanders, turtles, and other water loving creatures also enjoy the marsh.
It is located at 445 Gray Road, Pontypool off of Highway 35. The road is unassumed and the driveway and parking lot are not maintained from October 31 to May 1.Contact Us
Kawartha Lakes
P.O. Box 9000, 26 Francis Street
Lindsay, ON, K9V 5R8
Telephone: 705-324-9411
Toll free at 1-888-822-2225
After-hours emergencies: 1-877-885-7337
