Hiking & Trail Pass
The Jack Pine Conservation Estate offers free access to our trails on site by-appointment only. In exchange for admission to the property, we ask volunteers to monitor flora, fauna and funga on your hike. To learn more about the requirements, visit the iNaturalist directory under our Species Guide here. A waiver for all visitors is required.
JPCE does not always maintain our trails, it is dependent on each season’s needs and priorities. The primary trail hiked is our Ridgeview Trail which is a 1.8km hike up to the granite barren boulders. There you will find a breathtaking ridge overlooking the Kaladar Jack Pine Barren Reserve. The trail consists of several mixed materials depending on your stretch of path. It consists of asphalt millings, gravel, mulch and dirt and bald rock as you ascent into the higher region.
The path is considered easy to medium for hikers of all ages. Unsteady footpaths and slippery rocks will be possible according to weather conditions. We do not offer any trails for mountain biking, skiing, motorized vehicles, etc... and only permit hiking on our designated trails.
Steps Away from the Trans Canada Trail
Did you know that the Jack Pine Conservation Estate backs onto the Trans Canada Trail? The Trans Canada Trail offers a wide range of activities through a variety of landscapes – urban, rural and wilderness; along greenways, waterways and roadways. It reaches every province and territory, and connects all three of Canada’s coastlines. The property line along the entire east perimeter of the conservation connects to the Municipality of Kaladar Trail.
You can download and explore the Trans Canada map at https://tctrail.ca/explore-the-map/
Accessing the Trans Canada Trail from Jack Pine Conservation Estate
A trail pass is required for anyone using the Trans Canada Trail from the Jack Pine Conservation Estate. Vehicles are not permitted to drive on this path. We have 4 access and parking options for visitors at the conservation.
1. Main Entrance off Beatty’s Curve Rd, Kaladar – Vehicles allowed by appointment-only
2. Main Parking Lot off Beatty’s Curve Rd, Kaladar – Vehicles allowed to park for $14.00 (12 hour pass)
3. East Gate 1 access to Trans Canada trail – No vehicles, according to pass type through EOTA
4. East Gate 2 access to Trans Canada trail – No vehicles, according to pass type through EOTA
Pass Types through Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance
There are several activities and pass types permitted. Fees vary in cost according to annual, weekly or daily purchase. Daily fees are as follows:
- ATV - $25.00
- Dirtbike - $25.00
- Horseback - $7.50
- Dog Sled - $7.50
- Bicycle - $5.00
- Skiing – $3.50
To purchase your trail pass, please visit https://www.thetrail.ca/passes/
To purchase a permit through OFATV Ontario Federation of All Terrain Vehicle Club, visit https://permits2.ofatv.org/register/step-1
