The Prospector Trail Loop is a trail with a tale of prospectors and miners who came in the 1920’s-1950’s for molybdenite and flourite and discovered uraninite; the richest ore of radium. The route encompases long abandoned mine sites such as the Harcourt Graphite mine, the Dwyer, Schickler, Tripp and Clark mines; long lost to the undergrowth. Take time to explore the rock cuts on the Old Burleigh Road and the I.B.&O. for black Tourmaline, blue Apatite and deep purple Flourite.
Link to trail map and brochure:
https://www.highlandseast.ca/en/resourcesGeneral/Documents/trail_prospector.pdf
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Region(s): Haliburton CountyNearby towns and cities: Wilberforce
Trail feature tags: Mineral collection site
Prospector Trail Loop characteristics
Length: 21 km loop trail.Difficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Compacted soil/hard packed, Natural, and Paved
Trail use: Hiking, Mountain biking, Snowmobiling, and Equestrian
Accessibility Notes: Not wheelchair accessible
Fees: None reported
Flora & Fauna:
Not reported yet
Amenities: washrooms, picnic tables
Attractions: Mineral collection site
Contact:
info@highlandseast.ca
Municipality of Highland East Phone: 705-448-2981
Find it: North end of School Rd, Wilberforce, ON
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 45.0404980
Longitude: -78.2241410