The Trail Map

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Enjoy our trail system. You can walk it or bike it and almost half of it is wheelchair friendly.

The North - East bank section runs from Francis street to Ontario Road and is totally wheelchair accessible. The North - West bank section runs from the Dam north through Lions Park to William Street. Between these land-routes lies the Millpond.

The Middle - East bank section begins at Ontario Road and goes south to the railroad tracks. Although this section is wheelchair accessible, there are some hindrances. To get to the flats below Parmalat from Ontario Road, it is necessary to go to the traffic lights and then south on St. George St. in front of Parmalat (watch out for the trucks). Cross the footbridge over Whirl Creek (check out the donor plaques on the bridge) and follow the wheel chair friendly loops of the trail around the James Street flats. There are numerous benches to sit and relax upon and contemplate nature. There is also a small park area at the corner of James Street and St. Andrew Street, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Mitchell, where you can enjoy a moment of relaxation or a picnic lunch.

The South section of the trail is a more rugged area and although this section can be biked it is not wheel chair friendly. This section begins as you cross over the tracks from the James Street flats and goes all the way to the West Perth Wetlands. The hiking trails through the Woodlands are numerous and yet you will not get lost.

Once at the West Perth Wetlands, there is much to enjoy. Relax and observe the many species of shore birds and waterfowl.

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