Warwick Forest in Berwick: Trail Report

Warwick Forest in Berwick: Trail Report

Warwick Forest is typical of the trails of Stormont, Dundas, & Gelngarry County in that it offers dense forest settings, peaceful paths, and an abundance of wildlife.

Suggested Stops

We ended up enjoying a meal from The Quirky Carrot after our previous hike, but there are plenty of great spots in Casselman if you’re looking for a place to stop before taking the highway home. They even have their own brewery, go Cassleman go! Check out Cassel Brewery. If you’re headed the other direction towards the 416, then a stop at Simply Baked in Winchester might be in order. Their menu simply makes my mouth water…

Important Insights

There is hunting in the area during provincial hunting season. Check before you go.

Land Acknowledgement

These are the lands of the Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee), Omàmìwininìwag (Algonquin), and Wendake-Nionwentsïo people.⁠ It is important as avid hikers and stewards of the land, to acknowledge and understand the full story our surroundings along with the people that care for her, both past and present. As sourced from native-land.ca, if there are corrections please send to victoria@girlgonegood.com.

Land Management

Warwick Forest is managed by South Nation Conservation Authority.

GPS Coordinates

45.19878192054868, -75.05241213048625

Street Address

15751 Berwick Rd, Berwick, ON K0C 1G0

Directions

Roughly 45mins (70kms) from Ottawa. Take Hwy 417 East and then exit 66 for Regional Road 7 (Casselman). From the exit, turn right (south) on regional Rd 7. Continue on Regional Rd 7 around the bend. next, turn left (south) onto County Rd 6/Finch Roxborough Township Rd. Drive 6kms until you reach County Rd 9, turn right (west) on Country Rd 9. Parking for Warwick Forest will be in 1km on right.

Parking

Large parking lot at trailhead.

Cell Reception

Yes

Washrooms

None. Follow Leave No Trace toileting guidelines

Accessibility

No

Trail Details

Entrance Fee

Hours of Operation

All seasons. Open dawn to dusk daily.

Trail Map

Trailhead

Located at the parking lot.

Number of Trails

2

Total Distance (km)

10

Elevation Gain (m)

Cell Reception

Yes

Features

Woodlands, Interpretive Signs

Activities

Hiking, Birding, Snowshoeing, Geocaching, xCountry Skiing

Dogs

Permitted on-leash.

Trail Description

Both the 4km interpretive trail and the 6kms of other trails are wide dirt paths, well maintained, with adequate trail markings along the route. The 4km interpretive trail is a loop which is easy to follow and hike. Trail features nine points of interests along the path that describe the local flora and forestry efforts. The 6kms of other trails can be hiked in a loop with offshoots here and there, best hiked counterclockwise and following the main path. Trail features streams running through them and wooden bridges.

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