The Wabun Lake Trail is a 3 km return hike leading to a lookout with spectacular view of Wabun Lake and the surrounding Madawaska River basin. It is medium difficulty trail and should take approx. 1 ½ hours. The trail slowly climbs the mountainside and then drops down into a valley before climbing again to the summit.
How to get there
From the intersection of Highways 508 and 511 in Calabogie drive 15.6 west on Calabogie Rd/#508 to Hydro Dam Rd. Continue 1.5 km on Hydro Dam Rd to Wabun Lake Road then take Wabun Lake 2.6 km in to Wabun Lake. As you approach the lake, take the right fork 0.3 km. to the trail head/camping area close to the Madawaska River.
Note: The road is rough and is best driven in a vehicle with good ground clearance (i.e. SUV or pick up).
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Region(s): Renfrew CountyNearby towns and cities: Calabogie | Renfrew
Trail feature tags: Lookout
Wabun Lake Trail characteristics
Length: 3 km.Difficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Natural
Trail use: Hiking
Accessibility Notes: Not wheelchair accessible
Fees: None
Flora & Fauna:
Not reported yet
Amenities: None
Attractions: Lookout
Contact:
Township of Greater Madawaska Phone: 613-752-2222
Find it: See description
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 45.2197320
Longitude: -76.8384250
The trail needs for the entrance to be marked then markings on trees. I could not find the trail as described. Found 3 trails that quickly ended. One to a cottage which then intersected with an ATV trail. Oct 20, 2019