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 South March Highlands Conservation Forest - Kanata, Ontario Posted by:  elyob
N 45° 20.776 W 075° 56.789
18T E 425853 N 5021853
895 Old Second Line Road
Waymark Code: WM12VYJ
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 07/22/2020
Views: 3
For most of the 23 kilometres, trail users are under a canopy of ever changing forest cover. For all of the trail system, expect rugged footing with almost no straight, flat, wide sections of trail. The well maintained trails exist because of the Ottawa Mountain Bike Association (OMBA). Expect bike traffic on all trails, at all times of the day and night, and every day of the year.
There are three official access points, all on Second Line: across from the end of Klondike Road, across from Forestbrook and across from Brady. Posted co-ordinates represent the sign at the Klondike Trailhead.
This is a wild place. Geographic features are not named. Therefore, the OMBA has named various spots along the trail system, helping users to break up their journey through the forest.
Years before the OMBA arrived, I frequently explored the forest off trail and on a different trail system. In 2008, the Terry Fox Drive extension cut through the forest. This provided better access for recreational visitors to the forest. However, the forest is no longer silent. It is now rare to find a spot in the forest where there is no traffic noise from the new roads.
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 457 hectares
Is there a trail system?: Yes
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.:
There is more than 23 kilometres of rugged mountain bike trails.
What points of interest are there?:
The forest itself is the experience. If you're interested in human history, visit this waymark, WMMGV3.
What activities are available?:
Mountain biking, hiking, trail running, snowshoeing, orienteering, geocaching
Hours of accessibility?: 24/7
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.):
ticks, poison ivy, extremely uneven surfaced trail system
Dogs Allowed?: Yes
Is a permit/fee required?: No
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.:
none
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!
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