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| Shaw Woods
| DISTANCE: | 2.3 km, another 3.2 km trail nearby | | TRAIL TYPE: | Moderately difficult | | DIFFICULTY: | Good footing, moderate slopes, dirt
trail in forest, dirt and paved road |
Information
The 2.3 km trail loops through Shaw Woods, a protected area of old growth forest. Other trails, that allow access to the area's natural beauty, have been recently added by The National Museum of Sciences and The Nature Conservancy of Canada.
How to get there
On Hwy 41, 13 km north of Eganville, skirting the northeastern shore of Lake Doré, turn right on Bulgar Road (Cty Rd 9), (do not take the Shaw Woods Rd) About 1 km up the road, on the right, are dual panels for the Shaw Woods. There is place to park.
Directions
- Enter the woods and follow the wood chip path up the slight hill. The walking trail ends at an ancient white cedar swamp which is a good place to observe dragonflies.
- Turn left along the unpaved Basswood Rd.
- Take another left at the paved Bulgar Rd, which is the way back to the start (alternatively, just before reaching Bulgar Rd, take the dirt road on your left through the woods. When the dirt road vers to the left - cross through bush to Bulgar Rd).
- The walk can be extended by walking about 0.7 km from the Shaw Woods entrance towards Lake Doré. Turn right up the narrow country road, cross the Snake River and continue on until the paved Mountain Rd. Retrace your steps to your car.
Links of interest
• The Nature Conservancy of Canada
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