Hersey Lake Conservation Area



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Timmins


Park Size: 226 hectares
Park Amenities:
Beach
Birding
Fishing
Hiking
Interpretive Signs
Jogging
Monuments
Mountain Biking
Pavilion
Picnicking
Sightseeing
Swimming
Walking


Hersey Lake Conservation Area is an activity destination and recreation area located north of the community of Timmins, Ontario, Canada. The community of Timmins is located in the Wilderness Region in northeastern Ontario.

The Hersey Lake Conservation Area measures 226 hectares (560 acres). Located throughout the area are various lakes, trails and scenic lookouts.

The conservation area is best explored along a vast network of recreation trails measuring 25 kilometres in total and a select few access roads like the Lynx Road and Fisher Lake Trail.

The network of gravel, sand and dirt trails explores a jack pine and spruce forest and connects to attractions like the Old Hollinger Mine and viewpoints at Grosse Point and Jack Pine Lake.

The trails are well maintained and signed with trail maps. Most routes are level, easy-going trails suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Some trails become more challenging because of hills.

The trails are marked with their own unique names. Some of the trail names include Junco Junction, Jack Rabbit Circle, Kestral Corner and the Tamarack Nature Trail.

The Tamarack Nature Trail is an interpretive trail with 15 points along the route detailing the local wildlife, flora and fauna.

The Hersey Lake Conservation Area is popular for mountain biking, hiking, jogging, swimming, fishing, birding & walking during the summer months. The conservation area includes a sandy beach, a day use picnic area and washrooms.

During the colder winter months the trails become part of a xc ski route.

Explore Hersey Lake Conservation Area, Timmins, Ontario, Canada, Wilderness Region

 

Address:

Hersey Lake Conservation Area
Ross Avenue
Timmins
Canada

How To Get ToHersey Lake Conservation Area

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Drive : Travel to the community of Timmins, Ontario. From downtown Timmins travel east on Algonquin Boulevard to Highway #655. Travel north on Hwy #655 for 11.5 kilometres. The parking lot is on the corner of Ross Avenue and Hwy #655.
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