A magical gem of Boreal forest with easy access awaits you only 600 metres off of Highway 35. From highway 35, turn west onto highway 689 into the hamlet of Dixonville. Dixonville is approximately 57km northwest of the Town of Peace River. Once in Dixonville, watch carefully for 1st St. West and turn South on it. You will then come to a large truck parking lot on your right hand side. You have now arrived at your enchanted destination.
The entry to the forest trail is marked by a large sign with flags and is adjacent to a foot bridge. Cross over the bridge (beware of the old troll that may still be lurking) and you are onto the trail. The majority of the trail is a gravel surface and while not suited for a wheelchair, it is mostly flat and level. The trail is approximately 1.5km’s and offers a great way to stretch your legs while taking in the sights, sounds and smells of a typical boreal forest.
Along the trail you will find informative signs highlighting various aspects of the flora and fauna. A variety of bird houses and even bat houses have been installed throughout the forest to encourage nesting. For the young or very young at heart, look for a tiny enchanted forest but be very quiet as you never know what or who you may see in there. A side trail will have you bounding on soft moss and encompassed by some large White Spruce trees.
In the wintertime, the trails are still very much so accessible. The main portion of the trail is packed and groomed for easier walking or cross country skiing. The side loop is intentionally not groomed as it lends itself well to snowshoeing and off trail exploration.
A 50 metre section of the trail lovingly referred to as “Chickadee Alley”, features several large bird feeders complete with bins of seeds. Feel free to fill the feeders while you watch and listen. It is not unusual to feed over 600 pounds of seeds here each winter not to mention suet and other treats! These feeders are primarily stocked in winter months only. From spring months until late fall months our small forest critters are able to forage just fine within the vast hearty taiga.
Toilet facilities are not provided and campfires are only permitted in the Shady Lane campground located south of the Community Forest.
No OHVs permitted
1 Street West, Dixonville, Dixonville, Alberta, Canada
780-836-3348
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A magical gem of boreal forest awaits winter explorers on the Dixonville Community Forest Trail. The entry to this trail is marked by a large sign with flags and is adjacent to a footbridge. Cross over the bridge (beware of the old troll that may still be lurking) and you are onto the trail. In the wintertime, the trails are still accessible. The main portion of the trail is packed and groomed for easier walking or cross-country skiing. The side loop is intentionally not groomed as it lends itself well to snowshoeing and off-trail exploration. The trail is approximately 1.5 km and offers a great way to enjoy a sunny winter day while taking in the sights, sounds, and smells of this beautiful forest.
A 50-metre section of the trail lovingly referred to as “Chickadee Alley”, features several large bird feeders complete with bins of seeds. These feeders are stocked in the winter months, feel free to fill the feeders while you watch and listen. It is not unusual to feed over 600 pounds of seeds here each winter not to mention suet and other treats!
Get There: From Highway 35 turn west onto highway 689 into the hamlet of Dixonville. Turn south on 1st St West and you will arrive at a large parking area. Dixonville is approximately 57 km northwest of the Town of Peace River.
