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WL McLeod Wetland Trail
- Published distance
- 0.3 km Trip basis unconfirmed
- Elevation gain
- Not established Cumulative ascent for this outing has not been established.
- Walking time
- Unconfirmed
- Difficulty
- Unconfirmed
trail extent; return unspecified
https://hikingprincegeorge.com/hikes/wl-mcleod-wetland-trail
A small urban wetland occupies a former side channel of the Nechako River. The short path and low platform provide a closer look at wetland plants, insects and birdlife.
1. Getting there and parking
Reach the wetland through Vanderhoof’s signed community-trail network or from the downstream end of the Riverside Nature Trail. Riverside Park and its bird-observation tower provide a clear starting landmark for a longer linked walk. The wetland’s published 300 m trail distance applies to the local approach, not the full walk from Riverside Park.
2. Walking the route
Follow the wetland trail to the ground-level observation platform. From here the focus is close-range nature viewing rather than an elevated panorama: look for changes in wetland plants, insects and bird activity without stepping off the designated path. A connection leads to the Riverside Nature Trail and can form part of a larger town circuit. Decide on that connection using the local trail map; the short wetland path by itself should not be presented as a complete riverside loop.
- Follow the short wetland path to the ground-level viewing platform.
- A connection continues to Riverside Nature Trail; identify that connection on the local map before using it for a loop.
The return
The published 300 m describes the wetland path, not a measured circuit via Riverside. The complete connecting loop remains unmeasured.
3. Route map
Published locations only. A complete route line is still needed.
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