One Last Backcountry Weekend in Frontenac

Please note the only way to register for this adventure is on our website.

Fall (aka shoulder season) camping brings the serene beauty of the backcountry, without the crowds and bugs.

At this time of year, Frontenac will be less busy and the trail into Big Clear Lake belongs mostly to us. It's a 9km hike to reach the site, working through root tangled trails and stretches of open granite typical of this stretch of the Canadian Shield. Only the most stubborn leaves will remain on the trees and you’ll enjoy long sightlines through bare branches where the canopy used to be. The pace is steady and moderate the whole way in, never technical but never quite letting up either.

We set up camp on the shore of Big Clear Lake as the light starts to drop, we get a fire going, and cook dinner together. Late October nights out here are serene, with a sky full of stars over the lake.

In the morning, we’ll take our time over breakfast before packing up and heading out along the other side of Big Salmon Lake: a different stretch of trail from the one we hiked in on, with its own look at the park before we're back where we started.

By the time we're back at the cars, you'll have had that sweet final night of the year in the backcountry.

What's included

• Professional & certified guides
• ‍All camp meals, cooking equipment and mess kits
• ‍Tents

Sleeping bags and sleep pads can be rented from WU for a small fee.

Accessibility
Wilderness Union is committed to making our adventures as accessible as possible. If you wish to make an accommodation request relating to a disability or provide feedback, please do so by sending an email to info@wildernessunion.com

Highlights
Last Trip of the Season: The final overnight on the calendar before WU's backcountry program pauses for winter
Shoulder Season Solitude: Long, quiet stretches of trail, with the lake mostly to yourselves.
A Clear Night Sky: Bare branches and dry autumn air make for some of the best stargazing conditions of the year at the campsite.

Event cost: $265+HST. $70 optional transport also available. Please register here.

About Wilderness Union
Wilderness Union is deliberate about building an outdoors community that connects you to the life-changing magic of the outdoors and helps you find your people.

Members range from 20-40 years old. The group is a mix of GTA locals and newcomers to Toronto from within Canada and abroad.

Attendance numbers on Meetup don't reflect our actual event attendance - we typically have 15-20 community members at each event. Large enough that there's someone new to meet but small enough that it's not overwhelming!

Learn more at our website www.wildernessunion.com