The George Island trail passes through bush, wetland, and rocky areas until it reaches a stony beach. There is also a spot along this trail where commercial fishermen used to tar their nets to delay their deterioration. Although the practice of tarring nets ended decades ago, the vats remain there today.
Link to Killarney Outfitter’s trail guide: http://killarneyoutfitters.com/trip-planning/hike-george-island.php
We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE.
Region(s): Manitoulin District
Nearby towns and cities: Killarney | Sudbury
GEORGE ISLAND WILDERNESS TRAIL characteristics
Length: 7.5 km. loop trailDifficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Gravel and Natural
Trail use: Hiking
Accessibility Notes: None
Fees: ferry fee of $3
Flora & Fauna:
The trail also passes by six beaver ponds and allows for close viewing of their dams and lodges. Moreover, these beaver ponds provide habitat for many duck species such as wood, hooded merganser, mallard, blue winged teal, and black and for many amphibians and reptiles.
The George island hiking trail provides a great opportunity to view many varieties of wild flowers and herbs. In the forested areas, star flower, may flower, bunch berry, blue bead lily and wintergreen predominate. In rocky areas, species such as low-bush blueberry, pale corydalis and harebell are common.
Amenities: None
Contact:
paddle@killarneyoutfitters.com
Killarney Outfitters 1076 Hwy 637, KILLARNEY, Ontario. Canada, P0M 2A0 +1.705.287.2828
Find it: Trail head is at the east end of George Island. Killarney Mt. Lodge, at 3 Commissioner Street in Killarney village, will ferry hikers across Killarney Channel to/from the Island
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 45.9678320
Longitude: -81.5072100
