MVFN - Concession 3 Trail
Wildflowers, small flowering bushes and groves of sumac, wild cherry and dogwood, framed and sheltered by canopies of maple, pine and ash contribute to a peaceful, cathedral-like setting soothing to the body and soul. Animal tracks and other evidence, fluttering butterflies and moths and a host of mushrooms add to ones nature index. Bird song embellishes a symphony of sound surrounding the serene solitude. But where can one find these trails to walk on? In this series, MVFN provides, for your education and enjoyment, a description and location of walking trails in Lanark County and area. Some trails already exist while others are unfolding due to initiatives of various local trail groups. They range in distance from one to four km and all are of easy degree of difficulty. Some are circular, some are linear. As the series unfolds, hiking enthusiasts are invited to add to the list of trails. All trails are not known to all persons. Your comments are most welcome. Have a good hike! Cliff Bennett. Hiking Trails - O-Kee-Lee Park Trail Natural Environment Area O-Kee-Lee Park Trail Natural Environment Area A much shorter trail (less than one km), this trail meanders through a filled in wetland area containing very old willow trees and small, woodland ponds, which dry up in late summer. The trail is found at the foot of Joseph Street, across from the Carleton Place Canoe Club.
To find it, take Town Line Road from Highway #7 (the western entrance to Carleton Place) to Joseph Street, which is the first street in from the highway. Turn right and go to the river. This small nature area contains circular trails, with access points to the river shore. The place abounds in honey suckle, wild grapes and mountain ash berries, attracting many species of birds. The lush canopy provides a sanctuary effect, a perfect place for solitude and reflection. Across from the entrance to the park is Centennial Park, with picnic tables, playing area and a beach. Filed under: Hiking Trails by Simon Broadbent June 1st, 2005 Comments Off Hiking Trails - Mississippi Mills Unopened Road Allowances Mississippi Mills Unopened Road Allowances Warning, use at your own risk Mississippi Mills unopened municipal road allowances offer quality walking trails. They proceed more or less linear through unopened municipal roadways and are often used by horse riders, walkers and the occasional ATV and dirt bike plus snowmobiles and cross-country skiers in the winter. Being unopened and un-maintained, there are no residences to pass by. There are though, remnants of the old log fences from pioneer days, winding their way through mature woodlands and various wetlands. In some places, the trails pass agricultural fields, the typical “back forty” acres of active farms. Of course, these are out of bounds to trekkers.
Concession 3:This trail can be accessed from either Clayton Road or Wolf Grove Road (County Road 16).For Clayton Road access, travel north from Almonte on Highway 29 towards Pakenham 3 km to Clayton Road. Turn west on Clayton Road, go 7 km. to Ramsay Conc. 3.You have two choices here. Drive south to the end of the opened road (1 km) and park or leave your car at the beginning of the opened road at Clayton Road and walk along through mostly mature forests forming a shady canopy over the roadway. Most of the forest on your left is a private nature conservation area.This trail passes through a substantial wetland closer to the north end of the road, which will require rubber boots in spring time or after heavy rains, depending upon how active the beavers have been. Information provided by the mvfn website.
Mississippi Mill Road - Concession 3 Trail
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