Robertson Cliff provides a spectacular panoramic view and is reached via a 5 km loop trail known as Ila’s Loop.
Directions: Drive north on Highway 17 for 28 km. After the Goulais River Bridge, turn right onto Old Highway 17, then take the first right onto Robertson Lake Road. Drive approximately 5 km and you will see a parking area on the right side of the road. The trail is located across from the parking area. Follow the white blazes until you reach the top of the cliffs. Follow the white blazes past the lookouts until you see the intersection of the white trail and the yellow trail. Follow the yellow trail to the right heading through the forest until it begins to follow an old road. Keep on the yellow trail for about 2 km. At the bottom of the hill look for the blue flagged trail on the left, that leads to the waterfall on Robertson Creek. It is a quick hike in. Return back to the road and the yellow trail. Continue to follow it as it heads south, until you meet back up with the white flagged trail that leads down to the parking area.
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Region(s): Algoma DistrictNearby towns and cities: Sault Ste Marie
Trail feature tags: Lookout | panoramic views | Waterfall
Robertson Cliff/Ila’s Loop Trail characteristics
Length: 5 km loopDifficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Natural
Trail use: Hiking
Accessibility Notes: Not wheel chair accessible
Fees: none
Flora & Fauna:
Not yet reported.
Amenities: none
Attractions: waterfall, panoramic view, lookout
Contact:
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 46.7716814
Longitude: -84.2873102