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- Walking Trails -

Walking Trails (off of highway 60 corridor)…From the Parks Ontario web site (http://www.ontarioparks.com/english/algo-hiking.html)

• Whiskey Rapids Trail located at km 7.2 (mile 4.5) - 2.1km (1.3 miles) (1.5hours) moderate This looped trail leads along the Oxtongue River to scenic Whiskey Rapids. The trail guide discusses the ecology and history of an Algonquin river.

• Hardwood Lookout Trail located at km 13.8km (mile 8.6) - 0.8km (.5 miles) (1 hour) moderate - This walk introduces the visitor to the ecology of a typical Algonquin hardwood forest and culminates in a fine view of Smoke Lake and the surrounding hills.

• Mizzy Lake Trail located at km 15.4 (mile 9.6) - 11km (6.8 miles) (4-5 hours) moderate. This trail requires an early start and a full day to do properly. It visits nine ponds and small lakes and affords some of the best chances to see wildlife in the Parkway Corridor. Dogs are not permitted on the trail.

• Peck Lake Trail located at km 19.2 (mile 11.9) - 1.9km (1.2 miles) (1 hour) moderate. This trail circumnavigates the shoreline of Peck Lake. The trail guide explores the ecology of a typical Algonquin lake.

• Track and Tower Trail located at km 25km (mile 15.5) - 7.7km (4.8 miles) (3 hours) moderate - This looped trail features a spectacular lookout over Cache Lake. An optional 5.5 km side trip follows an abandoned railway to Mew Lake.

• Hemlock Bluff Trail located at km 27.2 (mile 16.9) - 3.5 km (2.2 miles) (2 hours) moderate. This trail leads through a mixed forest to an impressive view of Jack Lake.

• Bat Lake Trail located at km 30 (mile 18.6) - 5.6 km (3.5 miles) (2.5 hours) moderate. This looped trail introduces the hiker to basic park ecology while visiting a beautiful hemlock stand, a fine lookout, and acidic Bat Lake.

• Two Rivers Trail located a km 31 (mile 19.3) - 2.1km (1.3 miles) (1 hour) moderate. This looped trail includes an easy climb to a pine-clad cliff.

• Centennial Ridges Trail located at km 37.6 (mile 23.4) - 10 km (6.2 miles) (3-4 hours) strenuous - This demanding loop rewards the hiker with spectacular viewing along two high ridges.

• Lookout Trail located at km 39.7 (mile 24.7) - 1.9km (1.2 miles) (1 hour) moderate. This trail is relatively steep and rugged but affords the hike with a magnificent view of several hundred square kms of Algonquin.

• Booth's Rock Trail located at km 40.5 (mile 25.2) - 5.1 km (3.2 miles) (2 hours) moderate. This trail visits two lakes and a spectacular lookout, returning via an abandoned railway.

• Spruce Bog Boardwalk located at km 42.5 (mile 26.4) - 1.5 km (.9 miles) (1hour) easy. Several boardwalk sections in the looped trail give you an excellent close-up look of two typical northern black spruce bogs. The trail is located right off of the Highway 60 corridor, making it very accessible for bird watching.

• Beaver Pond Trail located at km 45.2 (mile 28) - 2 km (1.2 miles) (1 hour) moderate. This trail provides excellent views of two beaver ponds.”.

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