Rocky Rapids

About Rocky Rapids

{"summary":"Rocky Rapids Natural Area features moderately undulating terrain covered mainly with mixedwood forest of aspen, white spruce, scattered paper birch, lodgepole pine and balsam poplar, with areas of willow shrubland and wet meadow.","ecosystems":"Dual classification: Boreal Forest - Central Mixedwood and Boreal Forest - Dry Mixedwood. Features mixed aspen, white spruce, scattered paper birch, lodgepole pine and balsam poplar forest with willow shrublands and wet meadows","significance":"Preserves representative transitional boreal forest ecosystem with both central and dry mixedwood characteristics. Provides diverse recreational opportunities including trails for hiking, cycling, and equestrian use.","wildlife":"Supports diverse boreal forest wildlife typical of mixedwood and wetland habitats","features":"Moderately undulating terrain, mixedwood forest, willow shrublands, wet meadows, trail system for multiple recreational uses"}