Backpacking, Ganaraska Trail, Queen Elizabeth Wildlands
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Going, going, gone. This could be your last chance to snag fall colors. Follow the Ganaraska Trail along the Black River in the Queen Elizabeth Wildlands.
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Some describe these wildlands as bleak but therein lies their beauty; seldom travelled, undisturbed, Canadian Shield.
Itinerary:
Saturday, Oct. 13, 6:00 am, drive three hours to where Black River Rd crosses the Black River, east of Cooper Falls (east of Gravenhurst).
10:00 am start hiking west on the Ganaraska Trail. Setup camp after reaching the lake below. We'll identify the lake amongst the anonymous many by its hyperactive beaver lodge.
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Sunday, return to vehicle, 4:00 pm, drive home, arriving KW 7:00 pm.
Cost:
$20 shared gas. Parking and camping are on crown land.
Difficulty:
An easy 9 km (one way) hike. Be prepared for night time temperatures reaching freezing.
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