Laurentian Escarpment Conservation Area

The Laurentian Escarpment Conservation Area boasts a spectacular view of the City of North Bay, Lake Nipissing and the surrounding area. Visitors can hike a number of trails which are maintained throughout the year.

In the summer months, frisbee enthusiasts can play 18 rounds of disc golf. In the winter, downhill skiers can hit the slopes of Laurentian Ski Hill, independently operated by the Laurentian Ski Hill Board.

The Laurentian Escarpment Conservation Area also serves as a starting point for several of the public snowshoe hikes and special events held by the NBMCA throughout the year. This Conservation Area, owned by the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority, includes the McNutt Family Trail and the Richardson Ridge Trail. These trails extend along the escarpment which is such a dominant feature in the City of North Bay.

This area was originally logged in the 1880s, and was settled and farmed soon after. Much of the escarpment was cleared at this time, with very little old growth forest remaining. Some of the regenerated forest stands are in excess of 75 years old. The ski hill is independently run by the Laurentian Ski Hill Board.

For more information on trails or to view a trail video by activity please go to the OTC Youtube Channel

Ontario Trails do not own or manage any trails. Check with the identified manager before using this trail. Do not trespass, allowed uses only.

For more information on the great sport of snowshoeing please see our partner Snowshoe Canada

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Upcoming Events

• Run off the Grid: 2022-09-24 - 2022-09-24
  Ontario Ultra and Trail Race Series brings you running events on and off Ontario trails
• Provincial Cycling Championships North Bay: 2022-07-31 - 2022-08-01
  North Bay, Ontario will be a cycling mecca July 31-Aug 1!
• Tapas and Trails: 2022-07-16 - 2022-07-16
  This exceptional afternoon features a beautiful scenic walk along one of the Ottawa Valley's most pristine hiking trails the Laurentian Valley (LV) four season Trail.

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