Description
!!ALERT!! The area experienced an extreme storm on June 21, 2025 that devastated Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park. The Park and all trails are closed until further notice. Check the Park’s website for current conditions.
The Forestry Research Trail at Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park takes you through a stand of approximately 100-year-old red and white pine, and is part of an ongoing research project. The trail itself is functions as a hiking trail, an interpretive walk, and a forest research stand. Feel free to explore the trail and learn about the ongoing study, and discover all about forest ecology.
Trailhead Parking: 6905 ON-17 E, Mattawa, ON P0H 1V0
Google Maps Directions
Trailhead UTM 663158 mE x 5129373 mN
Ownership Ministry of Natural Resources – Ontario Parks
Management Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park
Length 1 - 2 km
Fees Park-entry Fee
Rules for Use
- motorized travel and bicycles are prohibited
- appropriate footwear is a necessity
- pets must be leashed at all times
- park entry permit is required for trail use
For More Information
Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park
6905 Hwy 17 E, Mattawa, ON
(705) 744-2276
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