Etiquette and Rules Information

Carstairs TrailThe Carstairs Trail was constructed to minimize obstacles to accessibility. The trail was designedto meet or exceed accessibility standards. The trail’s4 loops branch off a common trail.The Carstairs Tract was once farmed then planted as an arboretum in 1948 and then re-planted with Red Pine, White Pine, White Spruce and European Larch in 1950. Rare trees, native to Ontario were planted in 2015 in honour of the Carstairs Family.

Distances of loops: White Spruce Loop: 0.8km Larch Loop: 1.3km Locust Loop: 1.7km White Pine Loop: 2.2km

DogsDogs must be leashed and under control at all times. There is a potential for service dogs on these trails and an unleashed dog could cause a dangerous situation.

Please do not leave animal waste on trails or other public areas.

Remember, not all forest users are dog lovers. Please respect others.

Permitted UsesThe Carstairs Tract trails are for pedestrians only, including pedestrians using assistive devices such as wheelchairs, and electric scooters. The use of ATVs, Off-road motorcycles, mountain bikes and horses will damage the trail and cause unsafe conditions for users with mobility aids or difficulty passing over obstacles.

Seasonal ClosuresThe Carstairs Tract trails may be closed when conditions affect the safe use of trails. These include snow covered and icy conditions.

Please don’t litter. Carry out your garbage and place in the garbage and recycling container at the trailhead. www.northumberlandcounty.ca/forest

forest@northumberlandcounty.ca905-372-3329 ext. 2303

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Blue Beech

Sugar Maple

Austrian Pine

Red Pine

Yellow-Wood

Butternut

ChinquapinOak

Pin Oak

Fraser Fir

EuropeanLarch

EasternHemlock

Silver Maple

AmericanSycamore

Basswood

Little LeafLinden

Bur Oak

ButternutHickory

Trembling Aspen

Red Oak

Red OsierDogwoodSwamp

White Oak

Black Locust

White Spruce

EuropeanBuckthornFreeman Maple

White Ash

Striped Maple

Red Maple

KentuckyCoffee Tree

White Birch

EuropeanMountain Ash

Black Cherry

ShagbarkHickory

EasternWhite Pine

Black Oak

EasternRedbud

AmericanElder

NorthernHackberry

White Oak

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Carstairs Trails and Trees of Interest

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of all the information contained in the map.

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Legend

White Spruce Loop - 0.8 km

Larch Loop - 1.3 km

NCF Boundary

Multi Use Motorized Trail

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Local Road

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Trail Name Trail

Distance (km)

Max Grade

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Average Grade

(%)

Trail length with grade

greater than 10% (m)

Max Cross

Slope (%)

Average Cross

Slope (%)

Trail length with cross

slope greater than 5% (m)

Min Trail Width (cm)

Avarage Trail

Width (cm)

Surface Type

Firmness Obstacles

White Spruce Loop 0.8 6.7 2.4 0 7.9 2.1 0 120 259Crushed Stone Firm None

Larch Loop 1.3 6.7 2.4 0 7.9 2.2 22 120 275Crushed Stone Firm None

Locust Loop 1.7 6.7 2.2 0 8.3 2.2 0 113 253Crushed Stone Firm None

White Pine Loop 2.2 6.7 1.9 0 7.9 2.5 86 120 249Crushed Stone Firm None

PEDESTRIAN ONLY

White Pine Loop - 2.2 km

Locust Loop - 1.7 km

272 m 204 m

224 m

290 m

236 m

352 m

145 m

207 m127 m

145 m

151 m

120 m

363 m

364 m

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5m Contours

Tree Species of Interest

* Numbers on map indicate distances between rest areas