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Rules for
Use:
- no bicycle or
motorized use of trails
- pets must be kept on a leash
- removal of natural or historic objects; damage or defacing
of property; and litter prohibited under Provincial Parks
and Conservation Reserves Act
Safety
Considerations:
- the official
park status is non-operating and the park is not staffed by
Ontario Parks, but it is maintained in partnership with
community volunteers
- in the winter time, access roads may not be ploughed
- become familiar with backcountry travel and techniques,
safety practices, and ethics
- take appropriate clothing, food, water, navigational aids,
and a first aid kit when hiking or paddling
- protection from biting insects is recommended during
spring and summer
- the park is the natural habitat for moose, bears, wolves,
and bobcats, to name a few, so when hiking, pay attention
and watch for wildlife
Maintenance:
- twice a year
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Description:
The Atakas Trail transects the rock ridges and valley wetlands. This provides the opportunity to view various forest communities and wetlands. The trail passes meadows (dry pond beds), historic logging operations, a draft-dodger cabin and a wetland, rich with cranberries. Links to 27.7 km
(17.2 mi) of trails networks.
Directions:
From
the HWY 11/17 junction near Seymour Street, take HWY 17 northwest for
44 km (27.3 mi). Turn left at Lavac
Road, left again at Beaudry Road, and right at LeClair Road for 6 km
(3.7 mi). Turn left onto HWY 64, and travel for 25 km (15.5 mi) until Mashkinonje
Provincial Park appears on your right.
Detailed information
and map for this trail can be found in the
Trail Guide to Healthy Living. For
more information about the Guide and where they
are available, visit our
Trail Map and Guide
page.
A trail map for all of
the trails within Mashkinonje Provincial Park has
been produced by the Friends of Mashkinonje in
partnership with Ontario Parks. For
information about where you can get a copy of the
map, please visit
www.mashkinonje.com, or call the Friends of
Killarney at (705) 287-2800. |
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