The Mattagami Region Conservation Authority maintains a network of trails within the City of Timmins through trail agreements with property owners. During the spring, summer and fall months, all trails are regularly monitored for hazards. During the winter months, only the Gillies Lake Promenade and Hersey Lake trails are maintained.
Our trails have a hard packed rock surface that encompasses the natural geology of the area. Some areas have steep hills, rock outcrops and bridges over waterways. Many trails are in low-lying areas and will be wet after a heavy rainfall.
To report hazards such as washed out trail sections or trees across the trail, please use our online reporting page, contact our office via email or call us at 705-360-2660.
Bridge to Bridge Trail
Stairs from Norman St. to Lafleur Dr. are closed for the winter season. This trail is not maintained between November 1 and April 30.
The section of the Bridge to Bridge Trail connecting Gillies St. and Algonquin Blvd. is closed permanently at the request of the property owner. Effective October 14, 2022, the MRCA will no longer be maintaining this section of the trail. Trail users are asked to use the road side along Gillies St., Poplar Ave., Fogg St. N and Algonquin Blvd. to connect back to the Mountjoy Historical Conservation Area.
Scout Rock Trail
This trail is not maintained between November 1 and April 30.
Golden Springs Trail
This trail is not maintained between November 1 and April 30.
Hersey Lake Trails
November 20, 2022-The access road, Promenade and Rainbow Loop have been cleared of fallen trees. We will continue to clear trees along the remaining trails over the next couple weeks. Any blocked trail areas can be reported to the MRCA via our hazard reporting page.
Gillies Lake Promenade
There are no trail disruptions at this time.
Lion’s Walk Trail
The Lion’s Walk Trail is part of the OFSC snowmobile trails. This trail is not maintained for pedestrians between November 1 and April 30.
Rotary Trail
This trail is not maintained between November 1 and April 30. Sections of this trail are shared with Porcupine Ski Runners. Pedestrians and cyclists are not to use this trail during winter months, in order for PSR to maintain their ski tracks.
Bart Thomson Trail
This trail is not maintained between November 1 and April 30.