Reveler Conservation Area in Crysler: Trail Report

Reveler Conservation Area in Crysler: Trail Report

It is always a little wild to discover something new so close to home. With the booming question: “how have I not been here before!?!?” Only a few minutes from home, Reveler Conservation Area was a surprising and happy trail to stumble upon.

Suggested Stops

Well now, it depends. If you’re looking for a post hike brew then I’d say head on over to the Étienne Brûlé Brewery for cold one on the patio or Pearson Street - Smash Burgers N’ Melts in Embrun.

Important Insights

There are over 109 species that Reveler Conservation Area supports it's diverse flora and landscape.

Land Acknowledgement

These are the lands of the Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee), Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ, Kanienʼkehá꞉ka (Mohawk), Omàmìwininìwag (Algonquin), and Wendake-Nionwentsïo people.⁠ It is important as avid hikers and stewards of the land, to acknowledge and understand the full story of our surroundings along with the people that care for her, both past and present. As sourced from native-land.ca, if there are corrections please send to victoria@girlgonegood.com.

Land Management

This property is managed by the South Nation Conservation Authority.

GPS Coordinates

45.20561065231958, -75.22363304430033

Street Address

14255 Concession 10-11 Road, Crysler, ON

Directions

Take Hwy 417 East for 30kms from down town Ottawa. take exit 88 for St Guillaume Rd/County Rd 28. Continue South for 8km and turn left (East) at roundabout towards Embrun. In 1.6 kms turn right (South) on Ste Marie St/County Rd 29. Drive 6km (past Cannamore Orchards, then turn left on Concession 10-11 Rd. Parking for trailhead is in 1.5kms on left (hidden entrance).

Parking

Medium parking lot at trailhead.

Cell Reception

Yes

Washrooms

None. Follow Leave No Trace toileting guidelines

Accessibility

No

Trail Details

Entrance Fee

Hours of Operation

All seasons. Open dawn to dusk daily.

Trail Map

Trailhead

Located at the parking lot.

Number of Trails

1

Total Distance (km)

3

Elevation Gain (m)

Cell Reception

Yes

Features

Woodlands, Ecological Significance, Ponds

Activities

Hiking, Birding, Snowshoeing, Geocaching

Dogs

Permitted on-leash.

Trail Description

Reveler Conservation Area is a 100 acres parcel of land in the middle of the country. How quickly the world seems to disappeared once you start down the trail is a pleasant perk. The 3km looped trail itself is 1-2 person wide, and brings you through shrubed areas, open field, and treed. The trail is easy to follow although better markings for the link trails would be ideal. If there would be a theme for this hike it would be the abundance of butterflies and wildflowers. Plenty of bright yellow, white, pink and purples lining the trail before venturing into the forested area. f hiking the trail counter clockwise (recommended), the open meadow view once you emerge from the trees is quite nice. The tall grass around is a great spot to keep an eye out for bird life as there have been 100 recorded bird species. Point of interest is that this includes the eastern meadowlark, the bobolink, and the loggerhead shrike These three species are local endangered! There’s also a pond and a bench to rest along one the end of the trail if you are hiking counter clockwise.

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