Storm closes Elora-Cataract Trailway, GRCA nature areas
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A deadly storm that ripped through the province on May 21 has caused “significant damage” to trees in several Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) nature spaces and trails throughout the watershed.
A GRCA press release states the following areas have been closed as a result of the damage:
- all “rail trails” including the Elora-Cataract Trailway;
- Dumfries, Snyder’s Flats, FWR Dickson/Bannister Lake, and Starkey Hill natural areas; and
- Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area.
As of Tuesday morning, GRCA staff were working to gain a full understanding of the storm's impact, according to GRCA spokesperson Cam Linwood.
“Until our staff have had an opportunity to assess the impact on each property, a timeline on reopening GRCA natural areas and trails cannot be determined and these properties will remain closed for an undetermined period of time,” Linwood said.
For updates on the status of Grand River conservation areas, visit grandriver.ca/conservationareastatus and for updates on trails and natural area closures, visit grandriver.ca/servicedisruptions.
