Thomas C. Agnew Nature Reserve has several unique features:
Borders the Trent-Severn Waterway
Mixed upland forest
More than 228 native plants
Rare insect-eating pitcher & sundew plants, and pink moccasin orchids
Excellent habitat for wood warblers and vireos, as well as American Bittern
Rich in reptiles and amphibians
The Pipsissewa Loop Trail is open to the public (named after the Pipsissewa wildflower that grows along the trail).
The Pipsissewa Loop Trail, combined with the 1 km walk in to the reserve beside the Trent-Severn Waterway, and the adjoining trail through the Simcoe County Forest Turnbull Tract, make this a rewarding outing in any season.
The birding is excellent in all seasons, and the trails can be snowshoed in winter.
Directions: There are typically two ways to enter the property, but at the moment the only entrance is via the Simcoe County Forest on Cambrian Road.
Link to trail map: https://couchichingconserv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TC-Agnew-Trail-Map-for-website-Sept-2022-Avenza.pdf?_ga=2.21790331.1112411806.1663107256-1518685052.1663107256
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Region(s): Simcoe CountyNearby towns and cities: Orillia | Washago
Trail feature tags: Boardwalk | Orchids
Thomas C. Agnew Nature Reserve characteristics
Length: 1.5 km loop after a 1 km walk from parking lotDifficulty: Easy (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Natural
Trail use: Hiking and Snowshoeing
Accessibility Notes: Not wheelchair accessible
Fees: none
Flora & Fauna:
More than 228 native plants
Rare insect-eating pitcher & sundew plants, and pink moccasin orchids
Excellent habitat for wood warblers and vireos, as well as American Bittern
Rich in reptiles and amphibians
Amenities: none
Attractions: none
Contact:
Couchiching Conservancy 705-326-1620
Find it: 3723 Cambrian Rd, Washago
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 44.7593280
Longitude: -79.3630950