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Reid Nature Trail is a loop walking path that
circles around Loch Lomond (pond) located up on the hill north
of the Burns Lake, British Columbia, Canada village centre. The
trail is dedicated to a local resident named Rod Reid who died
in a motorcycle accident in 1998.
The 2.1 kilometre trail is an easy grade hiking
route following a hard packed earthy path around the pond. The
path follows the shores of the local pond called Loch Lomond -
also known as the Beaver Pond because of the beaver den located
at the entrance of the pond. It is still visible today.
The pond is an easy access route used heavily by
the locals. There are dog walkers, joggers and people, every day,
out for a stroll on the Rod Reid Nature Trail. Most adventurers
begin their walks from the gravel parking lot located at the top
of 9th Avenue.
The pond named Loch Lomond is a favorite place
for many birds in the area. Birdwatchers will enjoy this park
because of the many viewing benches located on the trail. To elevate
your interest there are also 2 raised viewing platforms for birdwatchers.
The wooden structures provide the best views of the bird wildlife
that visit the pond.
The nature trail is also a good place to learn
about the local wildlife and natural environment in the region
because along the trail are interpretive signs. Yes, signs that
explain in detail the who, what, where and when of the local wildlife
and habitat.
Contact information for
the local Burns Lake, BC accommodations, tours, guides,
golf courses and attractions, realtors, etc. are posted
under the links listed to your right. =) |
How to get to
Rod Reid Nature Trail: Travel along Highway 16
into the community of Burns Lake. Once in the community turn up
Centre Street. Continue driving until you reach 9th Avenue - turn
here. Continue to follow 9th Ave. up the hill to the end. On your
left is a gravel parking lot and the trailhead to Rod Reid Nature
Park.
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Rod
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