Highland Backpacking Trail 
Description
- Highland Backpacking Trail is an overnight backpacking trail with loops of 19 and 35 kilometres in length. The challenging trail can be accessed from the Highland Backpacking Trailhead near the Mew Lake Campground.
Length
- 19 and 35 kilometre loops
Location 
- Highland Backpacking Trail is located at km 29.7 of Highway 60.
- Latitude/Longitude: 45.573014°, -78.525263°
Operating Dates
- Open year-round
Difficulty Rating & Rationale
- Difficult. Steep climbs, side slopes and sharp turns.
- Contact Algonquin Park for more information about trail conditions.
Features & Amenities
- Parking
- Bathrooms
- Scenic lookouts
- Lakes and rivers
Access Point Office
- Mew Lake Campground Office (end of April to Thanksgiving)
- West Gate (winter only)
Trail Map
Rules and Regulations
Protecting Visitors
Equipment Rental
Fees
- A valid camping permit is required for trail use.
Nearby Attractions
Bat Lake Trail
Mew Lake Campground- Two Rivers Trail
- Track and Tower Trail
Old Railway Bike Trail- Lake of Two Rivers Campground
- Hemlock Bluff Trail
Related Information
- Western Uplands Backpacking Trail
- Eastern Pines Backpacking Trail
- Backpacking Trails of Algonquin Provincial Park (map)
- Interpretive Walking Trails
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