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A 14 km circular walk
in the Madawaska Highlands, that passes through the hamlet of Rosenthal,
home to German immigrant pioneers. Today, the names on the post boxes
are a reminder of that heritage. The abundance of sugar maples makes
this walk of special interest in the Fall. The nearby Madawaska Valley
and the village of Combermere are particularly picturesque.
How
to get there
From Barry’s Bay, follow Hwy 62 south
for 16 km. Just before Combermere, turn left onto Hwy 515 and continue
on another 9 km to the village of Jewellville. Look out for the signpost
indicating Jewellville Rd on your left. Fifty metres before Jewellville
Rd, on the right, is a Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) Work Station,
composed of three white buildings. Park your car here.
 Directions
- Walk 50 m and left onto Jewellville
Rd, which heads up into the Madawaska Highlands.
- After 2 km, turn left onto the unpaved
Upper Rosenthall Rd, which in places is skirted by mixed forest and
else where by swamp.
- Turn right onto the unpaved Guiney Rd
and follow it to the hamlet of Rosenthal. Walk straight on past the
junction with Jewellville Rd for about 100 m, where you will find
the Rosenthal Community Wesleyan Church, built 1911, and Cemetery.
Retrace your steps, then turn left onto Jewellville Rd. This road
is initially hilly, then runs over a 1 km plateau (at about 400 m
above sea level). Stone fences skirt the road. There are views over
the Madawaska Valley stretching out in front of you, as the road descends
into Jewellville.
Map
-- Jewellville
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