Trails and Hikes

Algonquin isn’t just about the paddling. In fact, my guess is that the majority of people who visit the Park don’t travel more than 1 or 2 lakes away from the main access points along highway 60. So it’s a good thing that there is so much to do along the highway 60 corridor beyond strapping a canoe to your back and hoping to outrun the bugs on your way to Big Trout. My focus in the Park is on paddling, but from time to time I try to check out some of the other attractions that are closer to home. Here you’ll find short reviews and recaps of some of the hikes I’ve done and attractions I’ve visited when I’m not out on the water.

Hike/AttractionLocationDistance/Time
Algonquin Logging Museum TrailJust past the East Gate, around KM 54Variable. It’s a 1.3 KM loop, but there’s lots to see.
Bat Lake TrailBetween KM  30 and 31, off Highway 605.8 KM, 1.5 – 2 hours
Beaver Pond TrailBetween KM 45 and 46, off Highway 602.0 KM, 40 minutes (there is some up and down and a few nice views to stop and enjoy)
Big Pines TrailBetween KM 40 and 41, off Highway 603.0 KM, about 50 minutes.
Hemlock Bluff TrailJust past KM 27, off Highway 603.5 KM, about an hour to complete.
Lookout TrailBetween KM 39 and 40, off Highway 602.0 KM, 25-30 minutes.
Peck Lake TrailNear KM 19, off Highway 602.3 KM, 1/2 hour to an hour.
Spruce Bog Boardwalk TrailNear KM 43, off Highway 601.5 KM, 1/2 hour (5 minutes if you feel like a jog).
Whiskey Rapids TrailNear KM 7, off Highway 602.1 KM, 1/2 hour to an hour and a half depending on how many kids you’ve got with you.
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