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Wetlands are always "on the edge". The Laura Howe Marsh trail is 2.0 km and an excellent example of life on the edge of the forest and on the edge of the lakes. Creatures of both worlds come to the marsh for water, food or shelter. The marsh is an oasis for the animals of the forest and a nursery for small creatures in the lake.
Sturdy shoes are advisable and don’t forget to dress for the weather. During the fly season May to Early August insect repellent is recommended. Bring your camera, gear and enjoy your wetland Adventure!
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Urban Trail - Red 12.3 km
The Urban Trail System is a network of 5 attractive, intra-city routes that provide safe, enjoyable pedestrian access to commercial and residential neighbourhoods and community facilities and services - urban landscapes of interconnecting roads, sidewalks and pathways. Dryden's unique attributes and natural/cultural heritage can be explored along this route. Residents and visitors can walk, explore and enjoy the community. During your travels you can stop and visit the Dryden Museum, the Public Library or one of many community parks.
Dryden Signature Trail - Blue 5.4 km
The Dryden Signature Trail System consists of two trail routes, uniquely designed to provide hands-on, engaging, intriguing, recreational interpretive encounters to capture the imagination of community residents and visitors. The Signature Trail Route winds along the Wabigoon River from Johnston Park located on the Trans Canada Highway 17 to the Laura Howe Marsh located off Van Horne Avenue. Wetlands are nature's richest domains. Neither land nor lake, wetlands weave together elements of earth and water to create unique habitats within the boreal forest.
The Nature in the City Trail - Green 6.8 km
The Nature in the City Trail System is a beautiful "necklace" of trails that link together all the aesthetic, natural areas surrounding the city core. The rich assembly of natural settings and rich wetlands is the City's most valuable outdoor recreational attribute and asset. The "necklace" provides excellent opportunities for short or extended walking/hiking/jogging or cycling and skiing.
The Recreation Complex offers a free year round indoor walking program Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information contact the Dryden Recreation Complex at (807) 223-1425. |
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Hiking trails wind through white cedar and aspen forests, and double as ski trails in winter.
- Aspen Trail 1.9 km (1 hour) easy
The Aspen Trail will introduce you to stands of boreal forest consisting of aspen, birch, jack pine, balsam fir and spruce. Walk through the remnants of the terrific wind storm of 1973, and over bare rock surfaces scarred by glaciers which melted 10 to 15 thousand years ago! Look around for signs of white-tail deer, such as browsed branches, tracks and pellets. All the while you will be entertained by Aaron Provincial Park’s 26 species of warblers, as well as other boreal vocalists!
- Eastern White Cedar Trail 1.2 km (45 minutes) easy
A stroll down this trail will help you to appreciate the history and ecology of Aaron Park. You will walk through large, historic stands of trees, hike along the shores and wetlands of Thunder Lake, and climb up a slope to a clay plain. See how many species of amphibians, mammals, birds, trees, flowers, lichens and mosses you can spot along the way. |
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Take a hike through a spruce fen and stands of majestic pines, over ancient bedrock, past lady’s slipper orchids and blueberry bushes.
- Boulder Ridge Trail 1 km (30 minutes) easy.
Walk through a forest created by fire onto a ridge made by ice and over sands carried by rivers now dry. The Boulder Ridge Trail mixes past and present into a fascinating half hour stroll.
- Rock Point Trail 4 km (2 hours) moderate.
The Rock Point Trail takes you though a variety of environments from cedar groves to jack pine ridges. Hiking boots are a must for the trail as it weaves throughout varying terrain. It starts at the beaver pond and loops back to the campground near M Road.
- Spruce Fen Trail 1 km (30 minutes) easy, barrier free
]A "fen” is a fascinating world where land floats on water, plants eat animals and creatures of the water fly. The Spruce Fen Trail takes you through a black spruce fen and a beaver pond environment. The trail is board walked to protect the Fen and is also wheelchair accessible.
- Goblin Lake Trail 11 km (5 hours) moderate.
For those with an adventurous streak, the Goblin Lake Trail is the one for you. Walk the edge of Goblin Lake and explore the wilds of Northern Ontario the way our pioneers would have. Follow the directional signs carefully and always let someone know where you are and when you are expected to return. Bring a snack and plenty of water for this all day hike. |
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From coast to coast to coast the Trans Canada Trail is one of Canada’s truly great endeavours. Experience Canada’s legendary wilderness, explore provincial and territorial capitals, canoe the routes of early explorers, visit national and provincial parks, commute to and from work, cycle historic rail trails and picnic in urban parks.
The Dryden area is home to both land routes as well as water routes.
Land Routes
The Dryden Trail (which features Laura Howe Marsh)
- 6.7 km
- Greenway trail
- Walking, hiking, cycling, cross country skiing
Dryden to Wabigoon River Trail
- 26.2 km
- Gravel roadway
- Walking, hiking, cycling
Blue Lake Loop - Pine Tree Pathways Trail
- 26.5 km
- Gravel roadway
- walking, hiking, cycling, horseback riding, cross country skiing
Water Routes
Dogtooth, Stewart, Winnange, Manomin Canoe Trail
- 82.1 km
- Water route, Greenway and Blueway Trail
- canoeing, kayaking, snowmobiling, dog sledding, snow shoeing
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