Little Tract Trail
City: ShelburneLength: 1.5 kmRegion: York, Durham and Hills of Headwaters
Melancthon Tract
Overview
The Melancthon Tract is a Dufferin County forest, much of which was planted in 1959. The 750-metre trail loops from one side of the property to an adjacent side. Watch for some side trails. Plantation areas are red pine and white spruce, but look also for the tamarack.
The tamarack is our only coniferous tree that drops its needles in the fall. Each spring, dozens of new clusters of bright green needles grow on each twig in a delicate rosette form. You’ll see signs of beaver activity, such as a poplar tree that’s been felled across the trail. Bird activity is...
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