4 days ago
Popular trail closed for County to control spread of invasive species
County of Simcoe closed Sinclair Tract in Bradford, Ont. to mitigate spread of invasive plant species on Thurs., July 17, 2025.
The County of Simcoe has temporarily closed a popular trail in Bradford West Gwillimbury to all visitors to manage the spread of harmful invasive species.
The closure of the Sinclair Tract started Thursday for invasive species management operations to help control the spread of species like Dog-Strangling Vine, Buckthorn, Manitoba Maple, Norway Maple, and Periwinkle.
'The entire tract will be closed to all visitors during these operations,' the County stated.
These invasive species can overwhelm native plants, harm local ecosystems, and impact biodiversity. Management operations aim to mitigate these effects and help protect the area's natural balance.
Visitors are asked to respect these closures and stay out of work areas for their safety. No timeline was provided for when the 2.4 km loop trail would reopen.
