Phase two of our trail was started in June 2015 and by the end of August, grubbing, culverts and gravel were in place. This part of the trail, skirts the outer perimeter of the acreage. A little stream is winding itself down through the land, emptying into the White Rock Canal. The stream, originates from the Ridge run-off, (that is tunneled under the road) has been officially named ‘Rushy Brook’ by a delightful little girl from the community.
Phase Two of the trail is linked to the preexisting Phase One trail by the main corridor. The main corridor is a right of way for NSP to access the holding dam below at the Pond. Many would know this as the path leading to the swimming hole.
The trail is comprised of intersecting loops. Three distinct trails of varying lengths. Two people can easily walk abreast the groomed trail. White Rock Community Trail
There are directional arrows on the trail. At the trail head a map is displayed showing trail routes. As well there is signage regarding usage of the trail. Along the way are benches where one can stop, relax, soak up the essence of being in a natural landscape. Or perhaps read a book, being serenaded by birds in the branches. (Please do not feed the wildlife as they become dependent on it; lessening their survival chances in colder weather.)
In the parking lot there is a recycle bin next to the Hall. Please use accordingly. Doggy bags are available on site for ‘doggy dew’ if the owner forgot to bring their own. Please deposit in appropriate bins.
The trail support two geocache treasures that can be found using GPS co-ordinates. Should you link with the above page, scroll down the page to read comments about the caches.
The more adventurous will find the single path, ungroomed trails will take you into the wilder terrain. There is a spectacular view of the White Rock Pond. Amazing old oak trees with tree trunks that would require four people to embrace it’s girth, touching fingers from outstretched arms. A rusted truck, circa 1942, lays where it was last parked. Ending it’s days as a delivery truck hauling lumber from the saw mill, the end of an era.
As to our little bear in the picture above. It was found among the forest debris, partly buried when the trail was initially marked out prior to any work in 2014. It was a unanimous decision to display the bear. Attached to a tree in the spirit of greeting people. So there bear sits, where did it came from? Ti’s a wee mystery….
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