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oliviakellis
May 18, 2026
Hazel Bird Side Trail passes through one of the few remaining tallgrass prairie and black oak savannah ecosystems in the Rice Lake Plains region, with open grasslands, sandy barrens and scattered oak woodland creating a very different landscape from the more typical forest hikes nearby. Depending on the season, the trail is known for wildflowers, grassland birds and wide open views across rolling terrain, with sections feeling more like prairie than southern Ontario woodland.
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3.31km
00:53
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
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Distance 334 m
Downhill 10 m
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