Non-Motorized Trail Maps

Choose from 7 different trails of various lengths and difficulty. To Download & print these trails, please click on the blue highlighted title. A new window will open.

 

Albion/Card Map 



Bird's Creek Park Map - Enjoy the flats of Herschel’s Hike or venture down to the meandering banks of Bird Creek. These trails roam through pine forests and natural fields providing opportunities to enjoy a variety of wildlife and habitats.

Eagles Nest Map - The view is spectacular and there are walking trails through the berry patches among the pines and other mature trees. An imposing white wood cross, erected in commemoration of Bancroft’s Centennial in 1979, looks out over the town and valleys.

McGeachie Trail Map - The McGeachie property was donated to Crowe Valley Conservation Authority by the McGeachie family.  It comprises just about 500 acres of forest and swamp land, and includes two creeks, with beaver dams and other ponds.  Records suggest that the property has not been logged since the original logging of pine in the 1870s, and recent checks have indicated many trees that are at least 100 years old.  Because of the local relief on the property there are uplands with stands of oak, maple and basswood, intermixed with some birch, beech and ash.  In the lower lands there are old stands of cedar and hemlock with the usual mix of tamarack and balsam.  Along the creeks there are many varieties of shrubs and herbs, with wild flowers almost everywhere.

Birds and animals are in evidence throughout the property.  Among the many animals are deer and moose, coyote, otter, with the occasional visit by North Hastings Elk.

The trail system is laid out in loops which allow hikers and skiers to choose the length and difficulty that suits their individual preferences.  At present there is approximately 8 kilometres of marked trails.  Please note that all Motorized Vehicles are prohibited, but cyclists are welcome.  There are two parking areas both of which are accessible off North Steenburg Lake Road about one kilometre west of Trudy's store and gas on Highway 62 South.  The first parking area allows access to the century old cabin which is rented to the public by Crowe Valley Conservation, and is the start of the original trail system established by Jack McGeachie many years ago.  This is a short and fairly level loop that is a good starter for a family outing.  The second parking area is marked with a sign "McGeachie Conservation Area Hiking Trails" at the road.  This is the entrance to the much larger and more challenging portion of the trail system.  We suggest good quality footwear for hikers, especially during the winter and spring, when you will probably encounter some deep snow and wet or muddy spots in the trail.  During the winter, snow shoes are an excellent way to get around.

Nellie Lunn Map 
 


Peterson Map - Take a hike on the Tree Vista and Bear Den Loops to discover this area’s many natural wonders. These trails roam through hardwood forests of sugar maple, beech, and oak and border several wetlands including mashes and black spruce swamps. The tree Vista Loop offers there impressive views to the north, east and west.

Vance Farm Park Map - Trails wind through mixed forest, making for good birding, picnicking, and peaceful hiking.