Esker Lakes has four different hiking trails:
Prospector’s Trail: 1.4 km, 1 hour, easy
This short forested trail skirts the southeast shore of Panagapka Lake. It’s a nice route for a stroll and a convenient way to reach many park facilities
Lonesome Bog Trail: 1.5 km, 1 hour, easy
This picturesque trail encircles Sausage Lake, including the bog at the east end, via a boardwalk that takes you right across the wetland. Beaver are helping to speed the bog’s transition to a meadow.
Recreation Trail: 1.5 km, 1 hour, easy
This short, meandering trail just east of the campground is convenient and an invigorating route for a brisk walk or run.
Trapper’s Trail: three loops 9 km, 14 km and 20 km, 4 hours to two days, difficult
The Trapper’s Trail offers three loops to choose from in order to best suit your fitness level and available time. This long hiking and backpacking trail begins at the north end of Panagapka Lake and continues north towards Thrasher Lake. The trapper’s cabin on the trail was built by an Ojibway woman who trapped in the area until 1970.
Link to trail map:
https://www.ontarioparks.com/pdf/maps/eskerlakes/esker_lakes_campground_map.pdf
We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE.
Region(s): Cochrane DistrictNearby towns and cities: Kirkland Lake
Trail feature tags: Boardwalk | provincial park
ESKER LAKES PROVINCIAL PARK TRAILS characteristics
Length: 3 Trails and another with 3 loop trailsDifficulty: Difficult (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Natural
Trail use: Hiking
Accessibility Notes: None
Fees: Park entrance fees
Flora & Fauna:
Not reported yet
Amenities: privies, picnic tables
Attractions: Boardwalk, Bog
Contact:
705-568-7677 (summer) 705-272-7107 (winter)
Find it: On Highway 672 north of Kirkland Lake
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 48.2819320
Longitude: -79.8725390