Trail Maps and Closure Notices

Trail Maps and Upcoming Closures

Planning to visit one of our Conservation Areas? Plan your trip by downloading the PDF or mobile map you’ll need during your visit and take a look at any upcoming service disruptions.

Please follow all park rules during your visit and remember that amenities, such as washrooms and pavilions, are only open from mid-June to mid-October.

Closures

Beaver River Wetland Trail Bridge Closed to Motorized Vehicles

To ensure the safety of all visitors and protect the Beaver River Wetland Trail, the 11^th Concession Trail Bridge is now closed to all motorized vehicles, effective immediately.

A recent preliminary assessment conducted by a structural engineering firm identified safety concerns, recommending the restriction of motorized traffic, including ATVs, snowmobiles, pickup trucks, trail groomers, and maintenance vehicles on the bridge. Pedestrians and cyclists may continue to use the bridge safely.

Barricades and signage will be installed to enforce the closure, which also applies to trail maintenance vehicles.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to maintain a safe and enjoyable trail experience for all.

For more details, please contact

Dan Andrews, Land & Resources Planning Technician
905-895-1281, ext. 225 | d.andrews@LSRCA.on.ca

New Scanlon Creek Nature Centre construction update

As you head into Scanlon Creek Conservation Area, you will notice construction fencing and signage along the way. We have started on our exciting new project to build a new outdoor education centre.

All school programming and education activities continue as is at our current Nature Centre and will not be impacted by the construction. You are still able to drive up to the Nature Centre and park in front of the building.

As part of the new Nature Centre project, the parking lot in front of the Operations Centre, is now complete. The new expanded lot incorporates stormwater features and accessible parking for staff and visitors.

The construction site has been very active, and you will notice that the building is taking shape. This means over the next few months we will have a lot of construction activities on site.

For your safety and that of the construction team, stay out of the fenced-in area and be aware of any equipment that may be moving outside of the site. Obey directions of the construction team as we will see delivery and loading of equipment throughout the project. While we expect minimal impacts on our daily operations at Scanlon, please be patient as we build our new Nature Centre.

Stay tuned for more details and find out more about the New Nature Centre please visit www.scanloncreek.ca

Trail Maps

PDF Maps

Mobile Maps

Smartphone maps are now available for:

Bailey Ecological Park
Durham Regional Forest – Main Tract
Scanlon Creek
Rogers Reservoir
Thornton Bales (limited parking availability)

Simply download the app on your smartphone and use it when you visit. It’s that easy! Once the map is downloaded, you won’t have to use your data when you hit the trails.

How to use Avenza:

Download the Avenza app on your mobile phone.
Open the app (when prompted, consider allowing Avenza to access your location for optimal use).
Create an account (or click the small white X in the top right corner to skip this step).
Tap the Store button on the bottom of the page.
Click on the search bar at the top of the page.
In the location box, choose “Current Location” if you are looking for conservation areas that are closest to you, or change to “Any Location” to see all our available maps.
In the Keywords box type in LSRCA, then click search.
When you find the map you are looking for, tap the “Free” button, then tap again on “Download?” This will add the desired map to your app.
Click on My Maps (bottom left icon), select your map and hit the trails! Once you install your map, you no longer need access to data.

Our maps may change over time! To ensure you have the latest download, join our email list. We’ll send you an email when we release a new version of the map.