Trails

The Massawippi Foundation and the Massawippi Conservation Trust invite all members of the public to enjoy the Massawippi Trails. Two separate locations offer unique opportunities to explore nature while having a good time in the open air. Trails are free and open daily from dawn until dusk all year round (except for a short closure during the Spring thaw).

Who can use the TRAILS?

Any member of the public can use the trails.
Trails vary in length and difficulty. Most are suitable for families with young children. Others offer greater challenges.
Trails can be used all year round, for walking and snowshoeing, except for a few weeks during the spring thaw.

What are the trails like?

The trails are professionally designed and built to be sustainable with minimal impact on the land.
Trails avoid ecologically sensitive areas so that rare or endangered species are not trampled. Sign boards with maps, trail name signs and color coded trail markers ensure that.
Directional markers ensure that no one will get lost.
Parking is available at each trailhead location.
Dogs are welcome, on leash. They must be kept on leash at all times.
Enjoying the trails is free. However, these trails are not government managed or supported, we rely solely on the generosity of our community and visitors. Donations to support the maintenance and construction of trails would be greatly appreciated.

Environmentally sensitive trails fulfill the four tenets of conservation:

Preservation: they protect the land by ensuring that people are able to use it without damaging environmentally-sensitive areas.
Education: they are “living labs” for the education of our youth.
Research: they provide access to biologically diverse areas.
Recreation: they provide a venue for healthy recreation.