Oak Forest Walking Loop

A quiet oak forest is hidden close to the centre of Sudbury.
This tranquil glade, just a stone's throw from the Blueberry hill Loop, can be accessed from three separate entrances in the Minnow lake area: off the Lonsdale pedestrian/cyclist pathway; at the base of the hill behind Minnow Lake Place on Bancroft Drive; and at the very end of Hillside Avenue.
Hikers will discover that the climb is a bird lover's paradise with sparrows, robins, woodpeckers, and chickadees in great numbers.
This trail is part of the Greater Sudbury Trail system known as Rainbow Routes. The mission of the Rainbow Routes is to develop and preserve trail for the betterment of the people of the City of Sudbury, and the enjoyment of visitors and nature lovers alike.There are also lookout locations that provide panoramic views of the city.
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| TRAIL STATS | |
| LENGTH: | 2 km |
| DIFFICULTY: | •• |
| ACTIVITIES: | Hiking & Walking, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing & Backcountry |
| CHARACTER: | Natural |
| SURFACE: | Asphalt, Grass/natural |
| AMENITIES: | Parking |
| OTHER: | Partial wheelchair access |
| LOCATION | |
| REGION: | Northeastern Ontario |
| SUB-REGION: | Rainbow Country |
| CLOSEST TOWN(S): | Sudbury |
| TRAILHEAD: | GPS |
| SEASONS / HOURS | |
Year-round |
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| CONTACT INFO | |
| NAME: | Rainbow Routes Trail Association , Deb McIntosh |
| PHONE: | (705) 674-4455, ext. 4603 |
| EMAIL: | Email Us Now |
| WEB SITE | |
For more information, including maps, please visit our Web site at www.rainbowroutes.com |
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