Martin Pond Trail

Location

Mashkinonje Provincial Park, 342 Musky Island Road, south of Lavigne

Trailhead UTM 552371 mE x 5124314 mN
Ownership Ministry of Natural Resources - Ontario Parks

Management

Friends of Mashkinonje and Municipality of French River

Length

4 km / 2.5 mi

Difficulty

moderate

Activities

hiking, snowshoeing

Amenities

parking, lookout

Surface

moderate, rolling

 

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

Description:

Hike along granite ridges, part of a complex marsh and swamp wetland. This marsh is an indication of what beavers can accomplish. There is always plenty of activity, so be prepared to just sit and watch. This trail 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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