by Paul Naish,
May 18, 2021
The Drysdale Tract was made possible by a generous donation from the Drysdale Family of a 136-acre property between the York Durham Line and Ninth Line south of Vivian Road.
It presents a pleasant walk through old scotch pines and mixed forest. It's an even flat walk except for a couple of hills at the very southern side of the walk.
Care is required in navigating the trails:
The combination of these two conditions can lead to confusion in finding your way around.
The southern trail borders a stable where horses can sometimes be seen in the paddocks. There are also farm buildings.
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The tract has an old Iron Wood tree, thought to the largest in Ontario.
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Here are some pictures of the Iron Wood Tree taken in the winter and spring.
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Here are some general pictures of the tract.
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