Eastern Pines Backpacking Trail

Description

Eastern Pines is an overnight backpacking trail with loops of 6 - 15 kilometres in length. The trail can be accessed from Grand Lake - Achray Access Point.

Length

• 6 to 15 km

Location

• Eastern Pines Backpacking Trail is located at Grand Lake - Achray Access Point.
• Latitude/Longitude: 45.867298°, -77.755674°

Operating Dates

• Open from the last Friday in April to Thanksgiving (mid-October).

Difficulty Rating & Rationale

• Difficult. Steep climbs, side slopes and sharp turns.

Features & Amenities

• Parking
• Bathrooms
• Scenic lookouts
• High Falls on the Barron River
• Glacial boulder garden
• Lakes and rivers

Access Point Office

• Sand Lake Gate

Trail Map

• Backpacking Trails of Algonquin Provincial Park

Rules and Regulations

Protecting Visitors

Equipment Rental

Fees

• A valid camping permit is required for trail use.

Nearby Attractions

• Achray Campground
• Yurt
• Grand Lake - Achray Access Point
• Berm Lake Trail
• Jack Pine Trail
• Barron Canyon Trail
• Sand Lake Gate

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Related Information

• Western Uplands Backpacking Trail
• Highland Backpacking Trail
• Backpacking Trails of Algonquin Provincial Park (map)
• Interpretive Walking Trails