Hike - Granite Ridge Trail |
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| Access | Directly across Hwy 637 from Killarney Provincial Park office |
| Length | Approx. 2km Loop Trail |
| Time | 1.5 hours |
| Difficulty | Moderate, with some steep sections. |
| Caution | In wet weather rock surfaces are very slippery. The trail path may be wet. |
Granite Ridge Trail starts by winding through old fields and forests. On the ridge, two lookouts offer incredible views over the park area. From the South Lookout, Collin's Inlet and Phillip Edward Island follow the shore below you. Georgian Bay stretches to the horizon. To the west, Manitoulin Island is visible on clear days. The North Lookout opens onto the ridges of the La Cloche Range which reach as far as the eye can see. The closest ridge is Killarney Ridge. Blue Ridge sits beyond the north. Raptors can be seen from the lookouts, and small mammals like squirrels and porcupine are in evidence. Granite Ridge Trail offers a 'big picture' of the area, showing hikers the spectacular scenery of this special part of Ontario.
