3 Best Hiking Trails in Huntsville

“Arrowhead Provincial Park provides excellent fishing access with many loops allowing hikes of various lengths. The trails suit walking, cycling, jogging, inline skating, and cross-country skiing in winter. A portion of the shoreline of Glacial Lake Algonquin is visible within the park. During winter, a 1.3-kilometre human-made skating trail winds through the forest. The park offers 15 kilometres of hiking trails, including paths to waterfalls. The park offers weekly educational programs for children and adults from early July to Labour Day. Arrowhead Provincial Park rents canoes, kayaks, and mountain bikes in summer and skis, snowshoes, and ice skates in winter. Private campsites, hiking trails, and sandy beaches are available in the summer.”

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“Lions Lookout is a trailhead spot offering spectacular views of the surrounding hills and the city below. The trail begins at Camp Kitchen Road on the Muskoka River and leads to Fairy Lake, crossing the Portage Flyer railway tracks and ascending a steep slope to the top of the sports track. Lions Lookout hosts a naturally abundant panfish population, including sunfish, rock bass, and perch. The 1.5-kilometre trail features steep inclines and is suitable for walking, cycling, jogging, inline skating, and cross-country skiing in winter. Visitors should use caution as Lions Lookout Road has gravel shoulders. You'll find great spots for fishing, walking, picnicking, and relaxation along the riverbanks. Bring your lunch and enjoy the natural scenic surroundings at one of the picnic areas. Lions Lookout is a must-visit if you're in the Huntsville area.”

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“Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve is a scenic forest, a publicly accessible private property that features 70 kilometres of trails for hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, and fat biking, all available to the public free of charge. The trails are well-maintained. Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve encourages safe wilderness experiences by providing continued free access to its 10,000-acre Muskoka property. The reserve features scenic creeks and offers running, hiking, and biking trails. The trails suit walking, cycling, jogging, inline skating, and cross-country skiing during winter. Visitors and eco-tourists contribute to environmental research programs, supporting the local community's modern and traditional forest land use options.”

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