Dr. R. S. Murray Forest Trail
Wildwood Conservation Area is located 1 km west of the City of Stratford, and 7 km east of from the Town of St. Marys. Wildwood's 1400 hectares of land and the large reservoir attract approximat=ly 150,000 visitors each year. The park was created when Wildwood Dam and reservoir were completed in 1965.
Wildwood CA is open 24 hours/day from April 25 to October 19, 2008. Outside of this season, the park is open Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed on statutory holidays. Four marked trails totalling 20 km in length. The Lake Trail is the longest at 7 km each way. The three trails in the Dr. R.S. Murray Forest are designated by colour. The Blue Trail is a self-guided interpretive trail. Maps are available at the gatehouse.
Directions: From Highway 401 take Exit 218 (County Road 119) to Ingersoll 20 Go north through Ingersoll, and continue on County Road 119 At Highway 7/19 turn east (right) The entrance road to Wildwood CA is on the south (right) side of the highway Information provided by the Upper thames River Conservation website.
Dr. R. S. Murray Forest Trail
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