What is that smell? it's probably the plant found in the wet area next to this cache... Skunk Cabbage. One of the first plants to sprout in the spring, the red flower is very distinctive
stay away from the wet area... the cache is not in there!
This is a small Pelican container placed by Pinehurst Lake Staff. It is located along the Eddy Fern Trail. Hike to the cache is less than 100m. Maps available at the gatehouse. Please do not disturb the environment, careful where you step the cache is located off the trail .
A well maintained picturesque trail that lines the foot of a slope in the mature Carolinian Forest. This area is designated as an Area of Natural and Scientific Interest. Several tree species found here unique to the Carolinian forest includes sassafras, tulip tree and shagbark hickory.
Park is open year round,
October 15 - April 30 : 9am - 5:30pm
May 1- October 15 : 8am - dusk
Entrance fee into the park is required. Keep your receipt. Day entrance/camping permit provides you with entrance into all 11 Grand River Parks for that day. Grab a map at the gatehouse. More park details are found at www.grandriver.ca Enjoy the Hike