Reviews of Malcolm Knapp Research Forest (University)

Me, Myself and Isla

Awesome "Colored" trail system. The Red, Yellow, Blue and Green are all great in their own ways. The roads are good too. This is a great workout for an hour or four.

Jonathan Willcocks

Loon Lake always makes for a great spot for retreats and outdoor group adventures and team building events. Away from it all, in nature, where everyone can reconnect and get inspired!

d morriso

Great place for a short or long hike

Veronika S

Shame there is not more intact old-growth in a research forest. The 400-year old stands they mention online are very small and also unmarked so may be overlooked by the general public. Most of the trails are FSRs and through young forest/cut blocks - not appealing. Views are also mostly obstructed. Bonus point for being relatively quiet though. Wish they had more information available on trail (would be nice if trees were labeled near the parking lot, if the old growth stand was marked, etc.) and provided better access to the lakes in the area.

Carla Elliott

I grew up here...this is one of the most magical forests I’ve ever been to...it’s lovely and healing. Good for all ages. Thank God for my life and the places I’ve seen with my heart. ♥️Carla

Dustin Kvammen

Fantastic place to excape .

Alexandria Savitskoff

I love this forest my husband proposed to me here :)

Juraj Podsklan

Great place for a walk/hike/etc. There are some nice trails to follow or you can venture out for a long walk along the forest roads to the various lakes. We got lucky recently a came across a black bear, couple of deer and a bobcat within a span of a week (coming here twice). It is a shame that it closes at 4PM though, means you can't really visit during the week if you work regular hours.

Jane Darby

Lots of trails. No dogs or bikes allowed. We saw three deer!

David Lloyd Martin

This recreation area is for hikers (no dogs or bikes). Nice parking area and colour coded trails so you can choose a short hike or something farther. I like the blue trail which loses some elevation on the west side but climbs back up with a spur to the Lookout which is about 300 metres elevation and gives a nice view westward. Complete the loop by winding down on the east side and merging with the yellow trail as you near completion. Wear long pants in spring/summer since trail is narrow in some places and your shins will get torn up if you wear shorts. Blue route is just over 8kms.

Nelie Meedin

Trails are well marked and maintained!

David Metcalfe

Nice staff, decent parking, good hikes overall. Not a lot of shade if you’re sticking to the roads though, so be mindful of the intense heat on sunny days.

Steph Sjostrom

The trails are well maintained with the exception of one section of the yellow trail. Bit of a drive to get to but it's always quiet.

Travis Burgie

Love to go back and see the lake

Mark LaForge

Great place for a run or a short hike. Trails are well maintained and clearly marked.

Carmen Wishlow

Great place to take the kids on a hike and explore!

Kimia Kasra

along going moderate yellow and blue trail ,the point view is incredible!.????????

Kyrie Dodds

It was so much fun would do again

Nolan McEachern

Excelent place and trails.

Elvis Musinovic

Always a great experience! The stories, around holidays, make it a fun and interesting experience for the kids. Great place to introduce them to wild life and nature. The trails are well marked and maintained. Hike to the Loon Lake is a must!

Kathleen Sanders

Absolutely love this forest

Sasha Passaglia

Amazing place for a quick hike or day trip. I love the Educational billboards along the pathways and the trails are well marked and well kept. I would bring bear spray as you are quite high up the mountain in their home. Parking is accessible through the first gate but could fill up quickly on a busy day as there is only room for about 10 cars. Lots of picnic tables around too. Currently due to COVID the forest closes at 4pm and the office and washrooms are not accessible.

Ehssan Gheirati

One of my favorite hiking trails, which has different levels of difficulty, from easy to intermediate. Each marked with it's own color guide.

Morgan Gibson-Wright

I like this place

J. Des Roches

Peaceful

Roy McKenzie

There for my 4 & 7 yr olds forest schools. Soon cool. Best learning environment ever!

Catherine Gallant

Beautiful trails - three different options, different lengths. No dogs allowed as it's a research forest. Very quiet. Watch out for bears and wildlife. Filled with moss, ferns, and tall trees ????

이Mic

Very beautiful area , couldn't missed to visit ~ Autumn 2018.

Gee

Lovely trails! Beautiful area, loops and views!

sheri cormier

Bit better trail markers and bit more bathrooms further up. But omg beautiful scenery. The walk thru the woods is incredible. A picnic along the way is a great idea too.

Ligia Brosch

Always quiet, beautiful and peaceful

Grace Kim

Many happy time here. So beautiful and almost secret. We could park and then hike in and 10 minutes we were at so beautiful waterfalls. I loved it.

Leah Bruce

Hiked the Blue Trail with friends recently and was rewarded with a great view at the top lookout. A few fairly steep sections. Beautiful research forest, no dogs allowed.

Chris B

Great trails.

Mr. Cole Gallant

Such an amazing place, it's just so gosh darn lovely!!!!!

Sean Smith

Awesome hiking

Brian M

Great. Did not seem very busy when I hiked the Blue Trail. Short of needing a little improvement for marking out trails, it was a nice, quiet 2 hour hike

Maureen Rossetti

Trails are well marked with coloured markers. Watch out for logging trucks as the trail may cross the road. Very beautiful untouched forest experience!

David Hecker

Great place for fresh air and exercise. Different trails for a short walk or test your endurance. Social distancing is just not an issue. Trails are well maintained.

Brian Anderson

Great trails...lots of wildlife...

Bob West

Fresh mountain air and scenic trails to hike

Bob

Great day

Chris Dodds

Quiet well laid out hiking trails. Good way to kill five hours

Christine Sochor, Scopist

Great trails for the family

Scott Gardner

Clean well kept forest.

Michael Paterson

Really great hike on the yellow trail.

R P

Hiked the Blue Trail by myself today. It was a great workout, but be sure to print out a map or get one from the visitor centre before you begin your expedition. If you get lost (like me) you'll thank yourself later. Overall, a great place to connect with nature.

dennis ames

Great hike today. The forests are quite beautiful.

RANDY Parrish

Seen a pygmy owl yesterday. wish I had my camera .

Carmen Koroll

Lovely hikes!!!

D

Well marked trails. Some beautiful conifer forests with big growth timbers and some areas that are only deciduous and less interesting. Parking at the Silver Valley Road entrance.