Rouge River Headwaters Walk Rouge River Headwaters Walk

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Rouge River
Headwaters Walk
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Purple Coneflower, Echinacea purpurea
Black-eyed Susan, Rudbeckia hirta
Black-billed Cuckoo,
Coccyzus erythropthalmus
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W A L K I N G W I L L …
Refresh your mind.
Reduce fatigue and increase your energy.
Help to relieve stress.
Provide you with an opportunity to explore
the natural world.
Encourage you to get some exercise with your
family, friends or pets!
Before you head out on the trails,
don’t forget to….
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Plan walks that are suitable to your needs
and abilities.
Take care to protect yourself from the
weather, sun and insects.
Take some litterless snacks and drinks with you.
Check the weather.
Photo Credits: Kevin M. Cox, Ann Marie Farrugia, Marcel Gauthier
Rouge River Headwaters Walk
The western branch of the Rouge River
begins in the Town of Richmond Hill as a
network of small headwater streams flowing
from the hills of the Oak Ridges Moraine.
Take a walk along the beautiful river valley
with its lush vegetation and cool, clean
meandering streams and appreciate the
diverse communities of plants and animals
thriving in this valleyland ecosystem. Along
the way there are several parks featuring
sports facilities, picnic areas and playgrounds.
ROUGE RIVER HEADWATERS WALK TRIVIA
Take a walk along the Rouge River
Headwaters Walk and look for
answers to the following questions.
(Hint: Take a look at interpretive signs along the
trail for some of the answers.)
1 What type of tree is the largest tree along the
Rouge River Headwaters Walk?
2 What type of bird has been found in
this area that is
designated by the
Toronto and Region
Conservation as a
Species of Local
Concern?
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Tell someone where you are going.
For more information, please contact:
Town of Richmond Hill
Parks, Recreation and Culture Department
PO Box 300, 225 East Beaver Creek Road
Richmond Hill, ON L4C 4Y5
www.richmondhill.ca
905-771-8800
naturalheritage@richmondhill.ca
One of the Walks on the Wild Side
Rouge River Headwaters Trail
3 What family originally
owned part of the
lands that make up
the Rouge River
Headwaters area?
4 What has been done
to help restore
wildlife habitat
along the Rouge
River?
Walks
on
the Wild
Side
Answers can be found on the Town of Richmond Hill Website
www.richmondhill.ca. Search using the keyword “trails.”
www.richmondhill.ca

R O U G E R I V E R H E A D W A T E R S W A L K
Rouge River
Headwaters Walk
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F A S T F A C T S
The walk is approximately 4 km in length
(one way, depending on the route taken),
along both paved and gravel surfaces,
traversing slightly to moderately sloping
terrain, and requiring a moderate level of
exertion. Approximate walking time: 1 hour.
Wheelchair accessible routes available from
Headwaters Community Park.
Parking is available at Timber Mill Park and
Headwaters Community Park.
Additional information about the Rouge
River Headwaters Walk can be found in the
Walks on the Wild Side Resource Manual.
Copies are available for purchase from the
Town of Richmond Hill Parks, Recreation
and Culture Department.
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