The Homesteader Trail loop is named in recognition of the pioneers who tried to farm this corner of the Canadian Shield. Today, roads and trails named after those Homesteaders are all that is left of the area’s farming past. Look for long abandoned overgrown farm fields and old stone fences.
Link to trail map & brochure:
https://www.highlandseast.ca/en/resourcesGeneral/Documents/trail_homesteader.pdf
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Region(s): Haliburton CountyNearby towns and cities: Haliburton
Trail feature tags: swimming | Waterfall
Homesteader Trail Loop characteristics
Length: 25 km loop.Difficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Compacted soil/hard packed, Natural, and Paved
Trail use: Hiking, Mountain biking, Snowmobiling, Equestrian, and Geocaching
Accessibility Notes: Not wheelchair accessible
Fees: None reported
Flora & Fauna:
Not reported yet
Amenities: Picnic Tables
Attractions: Swimming, waterfall
Contact:
info@highlandseast.ca
Municipality of Highland East Phone: 705-448-2981
Find it: Tory Hill Park, Tory Hill, Highland East, ON
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 44.9727790
Longitude: -78.2750880