| Moores
Meadow Nature park is a network
of trails spanning over 5 kilometres exploring a mish-mash of
trees, shrubs and wildlife located in the community of Prince
George, British Columbia, Canada.
The trail system is a year
round destination visited by many outdoor enthusiasts. In the
spring, summer and fall the trail is a rainbow of colors explored
by many on foot or bike. In the winter it is a popular destination
for cross country skiers and snowshoers.
The wood chip and earthy paths in the Moores Meadow
Park explore a large glacial kettle that formed after the ice
age thousands of years ago. The entire park area covers over 60
hectares (150 acres) and is best explored via four loop trails
circling the meadow. The trails include the Mary Fallis, Ridge,
Kettle and East Trails.
The park is named after an adventurer named Charles
W. Moore. A hearty fellow who arrived in the Prince George region
on a dog sled in 1906. After he passed away the meadow was neglected
for years and it was not until 1976 when the community placed
the park under their care that it officially made it a nature
park.
The park is a demonstration wilderness garden and
the trails provide the only access to the many different eco systems
within the park. The various cluster of trees in the park vary
depending on the hiking route taken. There are Lodgepole Pine,
Western White Spruce, Black Spruce, Douglas Fir, Northern Black
Cottonwood, Trembling Aspen, Mountain Alder and Sitka Spruce trees
growing throughout the park.
Look closely at the under brush while exploring
the trails. Some of the shrubs you might be able to point out
along the trails include Saskatoons, Black Twinberries and Kinnikinnicks.
The natural state of the park is inviting also for wildlife. Moose,
Mule deer, Red Foxes and Coyotes have been spotted exploring in
the park.
Bird watchers will also be pleased to note that
the forest is also inviting for many bird species also like Bald
Eagles, Red Tail Hawks, Great Horned Owls, Hairy and Downy Woodpeckers.
From the main parking lot there is a trail map
and information about the park. The parking lot is also home to
an outhouse.
Contact information for
the local Prince George, BC accommodations, tours, guides,
golf courses and attractions, realtors, etc. are posted
under the links listed to your right. =) |
How to get to Moores Meadow
Nature Park: From
the Cariboo Hwy (97) head west on 15th Avenue. Continue driving
until 15th Avenue hits Foothills Blvd and University Way. Follow
Foothills Blvd to the Moores Meadow parking lot on your right. |