The Research Forest offers a variety of trails, suitable for day hikers of all skill levels. As a natural area, it may present hazards for the unprepared. Stay aware of your surroundings and be ready for changing conditions. Please obey all signs, and stay on marked trails.
Click below to view and print our trail map. Copies can also be picked up at the research forest office during office hours (M-F 8am-4pm). The forest is open to the public from 8am-8pm or dusk, whichever is earlier.
South MKRF Trail Map – Four colour-coded trails – Red, Yellow, Green and Blue – begin and end near the research forest gate. Each trail varies in length and difficulty.
Due to the sensitivity of some research projects, and to maintain the integrity of the research conducted here, please adhere to the following:
Forest Guidelines
- Please stay on the trails! Traveling off the trails can disturb study sites and disrupt years of research.
- Dogs, horses and bicycles are not permitted.
- Smoking, alcohol and other drug use is not permitted.
- Campfires and other fires are prohibited.
- Overnight camping is not permitted.
- Unauthorized vehicles on forest road and the trails is prohibited.
- Do not construct, maintain or alter trails without the permission of the Research Forest.
- Removal of plants and other forest products (ie: mushrooms) is strictly prohibited.
