Pebble Beach Trail

Location

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

Trailhead UTM 551428 mE x 5124160 mN
Ownership Ministry of Natural Resources - Ontario Parks

Management

Friends of Mashkinonje and Municipality of French River

Length

3.4 km / 2.1 miles

Difficulty

moderate to difficult

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:

This trail is accessed by boat or land. The trail traverses bedrock, ridges, winds through forests of jack pine, trembling aspen, red maple, and red oak, giving you views of the West Arm of Lake Nipissing and Mashkinonje Island. The return portion is easier, allowing a gentle stroll along an old logging road. This trail links to 27.7 km (17.2 miles) of trails networks. 

Directions: 

From the HWY 11/17 junction near Seymour Street, take HWY 17 northwest for 44 km (27.3 miles).  Turn left at Lavac Road, left again at Beaudry Road, and right at LeClair Road for 6 km (3.7 miles).  Turn left onto HWY 64, and travel for 25 km (15.5 miles) until Mashkinonje Provincial Park appears on your right.