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The
Trail system within the Parklands has been thoughtfully developed
to provide users with a great experience yet ensuring that the
natural features of the land are not compromised. A main trail
network will take hikers to secondary trails and sites of unique
beauty and diverse terrain. 15 footbridges (including one that
is over 400' high) provide access to truly awesome terrain.
Creek Ridge Trail
This 1.2 kilometer-long walking path leads you to a trestle
bridge that passes by a small waterfall, then takes you along
an open rock ridge where you can ‘sneak a peek’ at
Taboo Golf Course. This trail climaxes at Granite Peak, affording
a nice view of Lake Muskoka. This trail connects to Stone Cairn
Trail and Settler’s Creek Trail.
Big Pines Trail
This multi-use trail takes you through 2.8 kilometers of forested
land, and ends with a 420-foot bridge spanning two beaver ponds.
This trail now connects to the Twin Ponds Trail.
Twin Ponds Trail
High granite rock lookouts are combined with two beautiful beaver
ponds and a hardwood forest as you traverse this 2.2 kilometer
trail. The Parklands Manager dubs this trail as “the best
example of Muskoka terrain”. Well worth the effort to reach
this remote area.
Stone Cairn Trail
Access is from District Road #17 where the Creek Ridge Trail
comes out. This 1.2 kilometre trail provides spectacular lookouts
of Lake Muskoka and the Parklands. A rock cairn, placed in a
beautiful vantage point, was constructed in 1967 by Girl Guides
to commemorate Canada's centennial year. Available for snowshoeing
in the winter, hikers will enjoy the Juniper clad hillside in
all other months. Stone Cairn Trail then connects to Farm Land
Trail and Settler’s Creek Trail.
Farm Lane Trail
While somewhat short in distance (just a few hundred meters)
it is of historical interest. The remains of an old farmstead
are visited, the empty stone cellar witness to the hardships
of early settlers.
Settler's Creek Trail
This short trail provides a connecting loop for your option
in trail walking. The small stream is lined with a profusion
of ferns and mosses. |
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