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The FWR Dickson Wilderness Area is a large natural area that includes two small lakes, wetlands, tall-grass prairie, forests and willow-dogwood thickets. It provides habitat for a variety of birds.
It is on Brant-Waterloo Road, west of Spragues Road (Waterloo Regional Road 75). (Map)
There is a parking lot with an information sign.
The 4.8 kilometre figure-8 recreational trail has short or long loop options. It is easy to moderate in difficulty and has some hilly terrain with steps. There's a boardwalk through the wetlands and narrow paths through heavy plant growth.
More information
- The birding section has a page about birdwatching at this location.
- The area is maintained by staff from Pinehurst Lake Park. Contact them by email or by phone at 519-442-4721.
