Bon Echo Provincial Park Trails
Abes and Essens Lake Trail – 3 interconnecting looped trails: Clutes 3.5 km (1.5 hours); Essens Lake 9.6 km (4 hours) and Abes 17 km (7 hours) moderate to difficult.
Some sections offer panoramic views that are particularly spectacular in fall. Hike for a day or camp at one of the five campsites along the trail (campsite reservations required).
Bon Echo Creek Trail: 1 km (40 minutes), linear, easy
Take a leisurely walk along the Bon Echo Creek.
Cliff Top Trail – 1.5 km (1 hour), linear, moderate to difficult
This trail is only accessible by water. A ferry service (fees apply), will take you to the start of the trail. Canoe and kayak rentals are also available. Stairs and a pathway take hikers to the top of Mazinaw Rock to three observation decks overlooking the lake.
High Pines Trail – 1.7 km (1 hour), loop, moderate
Hikers pass a variety of forest and wetland communities including tall pines, groves of hemlock and quiet forest ponds.
Shield Trail – 4.8 km (2 hours), loop, moderate
Follow a section of the old Addington Road as it penetrates the rugged landscape of the Canadian Shield where you will see hardwood forests, cedar lowlands and a beaver swamp.
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Region(s): Lennox and Addington CountyNearby towns and cities: Bancroft
Trail feature tags: observation tower | panoramic views | pictographs | provincial park | swimming
Bon Echo Provincial Park Trails characteristics
Length: 5 trails ranging from 1 km to 17 kmDifficulty: Difficult (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Natural
Trail use: Hiking
Accessibility Notes: Not wheelchair accessible.
Fees: park entrance fee, ferry service fee.
Flora & Fauna:
Not yet reported.
Amenities: washrooms & picnic areas
Attractions: provincial park, swimming, pictographs, observation decks, panoramic views
Contact:
613-336-2228
Find it: 16151 Highway 41, Cloyne, ON
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 44.8972000
Longitude: -77.2095000