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| Barron Canyon
 Baron Canyon | DISTANCE: | 1.5 km loop | | TRAIL TYPE: | Unpaved trail | | DIFFICULTY: | Moderate slopes. EXTREME CARE
needed at unfenced canyon rim |
Information
The Barron Canyon Trail is a 1.5 km long interpretative trail that passes through pine forest to the rim of a 100 m deep canyon, which is one of the most spectacular sights in Algonquin Park. The canyon was formed 10 000 years ago as raging water from melting glaciers made its way to the Champlain Sea. Today, the Barron River, accompanied by canoes, gently courses through the impressive canyon.
How to get there
From the intersections of Hwys 17 and 58 west of Pembroke, drive eight kilometers north-west along Hwy 17, pass the Forest Lea Road turnoff and take the next left turn onto Doran Rd (Cty Rd 26). Travel 300 metres, and then turn right onto the Barron Canyon Road. Drive 26 km on pavement, then gravel to the Sand Lake Gate at the Park boundary, where you can buy a day-use vehicle permit and excellent publications by The Friends of Algonquin Park. Continue west for another 11 km to the signposted Barron Canyon parking lot on your left hand side.
Directions
- From the car parking lot, hike up the gradual incline to the edge of the canyon.
- The path follows the canyon rim, then cuts back into the forest. CAUTION is needed at the unfenced canyon cliffs.
Further Information
At the Sand Lake Gate pick up the excellent Barron Canyon Trail guide published by The Friends of Algonquin Park.
Links of interest
• The Friends of Algonquin Park
• Ontario Parks
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