Trail System / Almaguin Highlands north of Toronto

Seguin Recreation Trail System Almaguin Highlands

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The Seguin Trail in the Almaguin Highlands north of Muskoka spans approximately 61 kilomentres. Beginning 12km south of Parry Sound on Hwy 69 through Seguin Township to Fern Glen near Hwy 11 in Emsdale.

If you are looking for accommodations and attractions during your visit to our trail system please contact Almaguin Vacation.

Throughout the Almaguin Highlands there are loads of accommodations to choose from to include cottage resorts, cabin rentals, private cottages, hotels, motels, bed and breakfast, campgrounds and rental cottages.

The Seguin Trail near Huntsville and Algonquin Park starts out at Fern Glen Road and then heads towards Hwy 518 West to Sprucedale, Bear Lake, Seguin Falls, Orrville and Swords.

During the summer months the Seguin Trail is utilized for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, hunting and fishing. ATV's and trail bikes are permitted providing they are registered, insured and the driver is licenced.

In the winter months the Seguin Trail is used for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and dogsledding. The trail also serves as a link to the Trans Provincial Trail system for snowmobiling and is groomed by local snowmobile clubs. OFSC trail permits are required for snowmobiling and can be obtained from local snowmobile clubs and various other businesses in the region.

Cycling and Hiking Trails in the Almaguin Highlands

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The Forgotten Trails of South River, Ontario has some amazing canoe, cycling and hiking trails. The Forgotten Trail is a Member Organization of Discovery Routes. Visit their website for more details. http://www.discoveryroutes.org/

Here is a list of cycling and hiking trails to experience while you are enjoying your cottage vacation in the Almaguin Highands north of Muskoka, Ontario near Algonquin Park.

Old Nipissing Rd: - Hiking and Cycling - 50km between Magnetawan to Commanda

Moose Mountain Trail - Hiking Trail - 2km loop with an intnese climb

Loxton Beaver Trail - Hiking and Cycling - 8.5km loop with moderate with a few challenging climbs.

Tower Trail - Hiking and Cycling - 2km with moderate with a 50% incline to the lookout point.

One-A-Day Trail - Walking Trail - 1km with great views for walking.

Tom Thomson Portage - Walking Trail - 2km of beautiful trails.

While you are vacationing on the beach overlooking the lake in your lakefront cottage why not take some time out and go on a canoe trip. Experience everything the north has to offer while you are vacationing near Algonquin Provincial Park.

River Run Canoe Route - The River Run offers an entry level scenic day paddle. There are some shallow sections where you will have to walk during the summer and autumn.

The Almaguin Highlands is a great place to spend your summer vacation so come north and rent a lakefront cottage and enjoy the outdoors in cottage country.

White's Farm Trail Kearney Almaguin Highlands

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White's Farm Trail is located in the town of Kearney near Lions Park in the Almaguin Highlands. The Kearney Trail is a scenic, four-season, non-motorized, multi-use trail that loops its way alongside a large wetland area, beside Sucker Creek. This trail is located north of Huntsville is a great trail for all ages with a short distance of 1.6 km.

The Kearney Trail is used for walking, jogging, bicycling, bird watching, nature photography, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. This trail is would be an amazing attraction for bird watching and some bird species include blue heron, bitterns, reptiles, amphibians, water mammals and land mammals.

If you decide to visit this beautiful trail system in Kearney make sure you take the kids to the public beach and the Lions Park playground. Kearney has so much to offer to families and children. Make sure while you are here you visit Algonquin Park through our three entrances Rain Lake, Tim Lake and Magnetawan River.

For information on other area attractions visit Almaguin Vacation and for cottage rentals visit Sand Lake Cottages & Inn

Trails north of Muskoka in the Almaguin Highlands

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If you have a desire to get out and enjoy spectacular trails north of Toronto make sure you get to the Almaguin Highlands for the best trail system in the area.

The Almaguin Highlands Economical Development came up with a way to show tourists and locals what type of trails the Almaguin Highlands has to offer. They printed 6000 placemats showing a colourful map displaying trails from Callander to Novar so everyone can see our great trail system. The Maps on these placemats shows seven different trails from multi-purpose to hiking.

This trail system covers Callander, Powassan, the Old Nipissing Ghost Trail, the Forgotten Trails on the edge of Algonquin Park, the River Run Canoe Route from South River, provincial park trails in Restoule and Mikisew, the Ahmic Lake Circle Route, local trails in Magnetawan, Kearney and Sprucedale as well as the Park to Park trail through Seguin.

These placemats can be found at the information centres throughout the area along with other trail maps.

If you wish to check out all of the attractions, hotels, motels, inns, b and b's, campgrounds, private cottages, cottages, cottage resorts and cabin rentals in the Almaguin Highlands visit the Almaguin Vacation website.

If you wish to book accommodations in the Almaguin Highlands visit

Sand Lake Cottages & Inn