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Algonquin Highlands, Ontario

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  • Unorganized South Nipissing District, Ontario

    Paddle Canoe Lake Loop in Algonquin

    5.0
    16 mi
    This loop was a phenomenal trip for a beginner/intermediate canoe group. There are longer or shorter trips that can start in the same area, so get creative and draft a schedule that works best for your group! The Lakes: Beautiful and clear, quite deep. The paddling is mostly easy, although you ma...
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  • Bracebridge, Ontario

    Hike to Wilson's Falls

    1.9 mi
    Wilson's Falls is a beautiful hiking trail located right in the heart of Muskoka. This trail provides many different access points for stunning views of the waterfalls. Most of the trail guides you along the river bank in unique forest terrain. If you're an adventure seeker, with summer's lower w...
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  • Algonquin Highlands, Ontario

    Camp at Penn Lake

    5.0
    1.9 mi
    One of many camping options in the park is to start at Rock Lake Access Point #9, where you canoe through Rock Lake to the portage. This portage is just about 400 meters, which is not too far but it is quite a small route and slippery in areas.You can only reserve a lake, you cannot reserve a cam...
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  • Nipissing, Unorganized, South Part, Ontario

    Backpack Highland Trail in Algonquin Provincial Park

    21 mi
    This was my first experience in the Canadian backcountry and it was remarkable.  Algonquin Provincial Park is beautiful with it's range of hardwood forest trees, lakes, and overall terrain.  It's popular for portaging but it also has three official backpacking trails inside the park.  (Unfortunat...
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  • Nipissing, Unorganized, South Part, Ontario

    Hike Lookout Trail, Algonquin Provincial Park

    5.0
    1.2 mi / 200 ft gain
    Just off Hwy 60, the Lookout Trail parking lot is clearly marked. The trail is a fairly simple trip with a constant up-hill trail. Along the way there are many large bolders that will capture your attention. At the top of the cliff there is a wide viewing area clear of trees and brush to  allow y...
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  • Bracebridge, Ontario

    Hike to Huckleberry Rock Lookout

    1.2 mi
    This is a beautiful trail where many scenic Muskoka views can be observed. The trail begins in the middle of a beautiful forest which quickly opens to exposed bedrock, the oldest rock on the planet. On this excursion breathtaking views of Lake Muskoka from afar and the pink exposed rock of Huckle...
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  • Nipissing, Unorganized, South Part, Ontario

    Kayak Opeongo Lake to Big Trout Lake

    There are multiple canoe and kayak routes throughout Algonquin park. The Opeongo Lake to Big Trout Lake is easily done in 3 days and a favourite of mine.Begin at Lake Opeongo Access Point. From there you can hire a water taxi to take you to your first portage (2.1km). The taxi is especially helpf...
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  • Torrance, Ontario

    Hike the Torrance Barrens Main Trail

    4.0
    1.9 mi
    The Torrance Barrens is a great half day hike and a very unique spot in the Muskokas. Different landscape than the typical 'Muskoka woods and lakes', the barrens are mostly scraped back to the bedrock with less trees and more fen mats and low vegetation.The trail head has a great parking pad off ...
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