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 Richmond Conservation Area - Richmond, Ontario Posted by:  elyob
N 45° 11.386 W 075° 49.828
18T E 434762 N 5004367
There is a parking lot north of Royal York Street and another lot west of Eagleson Road.
Waymark Code: WM1395G
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 10/16/2020
Views: 2
The village of Richmond is in the city of Ottawa. The Jock River, originally known as the Goodwood River, flows through Richmond. The Richmond Conservation Area was established on the south shore of the Jock River by the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority. The official address, the parkland and picnic area, and the signage (posted co-ordinates) are on Royal York Street.
The Rideau Trail Association maintains the Richmond Loop trail through the Richmond Conservation Area. Follow the blue plastic triangle flashes. Near Royal York Street, the blue loop trail hugs the south edge of the Jock River. The trail then goes along one residential block and back to the river shore before beginning a long loop around the Richmond Lagoons. East of the lagoons, the trail passes through a gravel parking lot on Eagleson Road.
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 56 hectares
Is there a trail system?: Yes
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.:
There is a level trail along the south shore of the Jock Rver and then around the Richmond Lagoons. The length of the trail is just over 3 kilometres.
What points of interest are there?:
Jock River, Richmond Lagoons
What activities are available?:
Canoeing, kayaking, picnicing, dog walking, fishing
Hours of accessibility?: dawn to dusk
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.):
poison ivy, deer ticks
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.:
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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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