An original colonization route between Gravenhurst and Torrance. Beaver dams, expanses of Canadian Shield, vast marshland and open meadows.
Local folklore has it that a farmer who was traveling the old colonization road with a wagon & a team of oxen became stuck. After many attempts to free the wagon the farmer gave up and went for help. When he returned, the wagon & oxen had disappeared without a trace. The gap in the rock has since been known as the Devil’s Gap. Great photo opportunities include: beaver dams, expanses of Canadian Shield, vast marshland and open meadows.
Directions:
Trailhead is found 6.8 km west of Gravenhurst on Highway 169
Turn left onto Snider’s Bay Rd., travel 1.3 km to Muriel Cres
The trailhead is located on the right.
We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE.
Region(s): Muskoka DistrictNearby towns and cities: Gravenhurst
DEVIL’S GAP TRAIL characteristics
Length: 6 kmDifficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Natural
Trail use: Hiking, Snowshoeing, Mountain biking, and Winter (Fat) Biking
Accessibility Notes: None
Fees: None
Flora & Fauna:
Not reported yet
Amenities: None
Contact:
Town of Gravenhurst Phone 705-687-3412
Find it: •Trailhead is found 6.8km west of Gravenhurst on Highway 169. •Turn left onto Snider's Bay Rd., travel 1.3km to Muriel Cres. •The trailhead is located on the right.
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 44.9401430
Longitude: -79.4625670
On the right hand side of the road after the bend is a large flat rock for parking this is Private property, DO NOT TRESPASS! Please do not park on the road as it is in an unsafe 90 degree corner! As stated it is a Colonization Road, an therefore vehicle, ATV, motor bike and snowmobiles are legal. The Road allowance is only 66 feet wide with NO PARKING Available. You are allowed to smoke on roadways therefore the sign on Muriel Crescent is WRONG,
Beware of rattle snakes and ticks