Natural Features
Peter's Woods is on the sandy, north-facing slope of the Oak Ridges
Moraine. Steep-sided valleys have been cut into this northern slope
by surface runoff, springs and the headwater streams of Mill Creek.
Deciduous forests of sugar maple beech, red oak and deciduous-evergreen
forest containing hemlock and white pine dominate the slopes and
well-drained uplands. Poorly drained wetlands support forests of
white cedar, with local concentrations of red ash, white birch and
other trees. The nature reserve also includes areas of land that
has been used for agriculture.
Park Facilities and Activities
Peter's Woods has minimal facilities including a parking lot,
trail and vault privies. Visitors are requested to stay on the foot
trails to prevent trampling the vegetation and compacting the soil.
The unauthorized collection of natural objects in the park is prohibited.
Anyone wishing to conduct research must obtain an approved research
application.
Location: In Northumberland County about 20 kilometres
northeast of Cobourg.
For more information:
Southeast Zone
Beechgrove Complex
51 Heakes Lane
Kingston, Ontario K7M 9B1
(613) 531-5724
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