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Track and Tower Trail

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Ontario

Unorganized South Nipissing

Track and Tower Trail

Moderate

4.7

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893

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Track and Tower Trail

02:16

7.91km

180m

Hiking

Algonquin Provincial Park has numerous incredible hiking trails, one of which is the 8-kilometre (5-mi) Track and Tower Trail. The park boasts extensive forests, more than 2,400 lakes, impressive rock formations and unspoilt swamps.

An information board marks the trail entrance, and you can pick up a brochure with interesting facts about the various stations. You’ll discover two lakes and enjoy a spectacular view from the Skyfire Tower over the seemingly endless forest. You’ll follow part of the Old Railway Bike Trail, passing former railway lines that have now been reclaimed by nature.

The trail starts at a car park just off Highway 60. If this hike leaves you hungry for more, try out some of the other trails that explore the diverse nature of the Algonquin Provincial Park.

by Destination Canada

Last updated: October 25, 2024

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77 m

Track and Tower Trail, Algonquin Provincial Park

Highlight • Trail

The Track and Tower Trail visits an old fire tower location with an outstanding view over the Cache Lake as well as the old railway bed and the remains of a huge railway bridge over the Madawaska River.

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1.40 km

Cache Lake

Highlight • Lake

From here you have a clear view of part of Cache Lake, which stretches across a large area in Algonquin Provincial Park. Enjoy the soothing peace and quiet. It is particularly colorful here when the colored leaves offer a great contrast to the blue of the water.

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Lookout view over Cache Lake, Algonquin Provincial Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the Lookout, in fall you have a magnificent view over the colourful forests of Algonquin and the Cache Lake.

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4.83 km

Sunken Railway at Madawaska River

Highlight • River

Beautiful creek where you can see the submerged former railway line.

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6.07 km

Grant Lake

Highlight • Lake

Grant Lake is idyllically situated in Algonquin Provincial Park. A beautiful place to stop for a moment and enjoy the peace and quiet.

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7.91 km

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7.87 km

< 100 m

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7.87 km

< 100 m

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Weather

Today

Monday 13 July

29°C

14°C

48 %

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Comments

October 2, 2023,🇨🇦 Algonquin Nationalpark: "Track and Tower Trail"

Of course, a hiking stop is a must on our 3-week tour through the eastern United States and Canada. The Algonquin National Park (see my collection for location and description) is at its most beautiful with its current autumn colors in the Indian summer and temperatures of 23-30 degrees. 🇨🇦🍁🍂🌞

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September 26, 2024,Canada: Algonquin Track and Tower Trail

After meeting our Canadian friends in the park (without cell service), we walk the Track and Tower Trail, which connects a beautiful viewpoint with an old railway line, now a cycle path. Like the Mizzy Lake Trail, it is very wet and muddy, but there are no wading sections.

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September 18, 2024,Track and Tower Trail mit Aussicht

A very nice hike, challenging but not difficult with a fantastic view as a reward. Unfortunately a bit crowded

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October 7, 2022,🇨🇦 ON - Track & Tower Trail (#5 Algonquin Provincial Park)

During the night it rained and the temperatures dropped to freezing point. The weather forecast for the day is sobering. However, we don't let that deter us and head to the Track and Tower Trailhead early in the morning. The parking lot right off Highway 60 is still empty. Through a mixed forest we soon reach Cache Lake. It has …

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September 12, 2023,Track and Tower Trail

Nice hike in bad weather. “Time in motion” is nonsense again, Komoot doesn’t count the time when the cell phone is switched off.

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July 16, 2024,Track and Tower trail

Experienced hikers can make it in 3 hrs incl stops and breaks. Trails can be quite muddy and swampy. The outlook is worth it!

August 21, 2024

Algonquin Provincial Park has numerous incredible hiking trails, one of which is the 8-kilometre (5-mi) Track and Tower Trail. The park boasts extensive forests, more than 2,400 lakes, impressive rock formations and unspoilt swamps.
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An information board marks the trail entrance, and you can pick up a

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Track and Tower Trail, Algonquin Provincial Park

Cache Lake

Lookout view over Cache Lake, Algonquin Provincial Park

Sunken Railway at Madawaska River

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