Discovery Routes - Point Trail

Point Trail
Location	Mikisew Provincial Park, 301 Park Road South, west of South River
Trailhead UTM	615631 mE x 5074960 mN
Ownership	Ministry of Natural Resources - Ontario Parks
Management	Mikisew Provincial Park
Length	0.5 km / 0.31 miles
Difficulty	easy
Activities	hiking, mountain biking
Amenities	paid parking, washrooms and picnic areas within park
Surface	backcountry
User Fees	a park-entry fee is charged to access the trails within the park

Rules for Use:

- motorized travel is prohibited
- appropriate footwear is a necessity
- pets must be leashed at all times
- park entry permit is required for trail use

Maintenance:

- annually

Additional Information:

Ontario Provincial Parks are generally open from the May long weekend until Thanksgiving each year, though these dates may vary depending on the Park. For exact operating dates, please contact Ontario Parks at 1-888-ONT-PARK, or call the Mikisew Provincial Park directly at (705) 386-7762 (from May to Sept), or at (705) 729-2010 (from Oct to Apr).

Description:

This beautiful and short trail is found on a small piece of land that juts out into Eagle Lake. This gateway within the park is a perfect place to enjoy a nice picnic, or read a good book by the water.

Directions:

From the HWY 11/17 junction near Seymour Street, head southeast on HWY 11 for about 57 km (35.4 miles). Turn right at Marie Street and right at Eagle Lake Road. Continue on Eagle Lake Road for 13 km (8.1 miles), and turn left at Park Road South. Take a left 1.5 km (0.93 miles) later towards the Provincial Park.

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, click here.

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