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Haliburton Highlands Nordic (Cross-Country) Ski Trails
Cross Country ( Nordic ) Skiing at the FROST CENTRE —
OPEN during the 2006 season! Only 40-minutes to beautiful Algonquin
Park. Ideal for March Break. The Provincial Government has closed
the Frost Centre, but its best-in-province trails remain open!
The Frost Centre, a public education and training centre, is
the perfect location to learn about and enjoy the outdoors.
Enjoy superb hiking and groomed skiing trails that are second-to-none
in the Province of Ontario. The public can use the approximately
10-km network of interlocking hiking trails for snowshoeing
in the winter. Be aware that the Moose Trail should not be attempted
after 2:30 pm to avoid finishing in the dark. Also, the Martin
Trail should be avoided by inexperienced skiers because of two
steep downhill runs. The Frost Centre is approximately 30 km
north of Carnaron, from Carmelita By The Lake Bed & Breakfast
resort.
Links:
Haliburton Highlands Snowshoeing Trails
Frost Centre Snowshoeing Trails
Directions: Located along Hwy 35, approx. 25 km north of Carnarvon,
or 10 km south of Dorset. Access to the snowshoeing trails is
on the east side of the highway, next to the lakeshore.
Length: 10 km stacked loop
Difficulty: easy – moderate – challenging
Description: Choose from 5 different trails – there’s
something for everyone. Take a walk along the lake shore or
head for the hills and enjoy scenic lookouts over Lake St. Nora.
Snowdon Park Preserve - Brenda Ann Chambers Trail
Directions: The entrance to the park is off County Rd 1, just
0.3 km south of the County Rd 1 / South Lake Rd. (Country Road
16) intersection. Then drive 0.7 km west of County Road 1 along
the entrance roadway.
Length: 3 km loop
Difficulty: easy, wheelchair accessible
Description: Snowdon Park is a wonderful place to spot the tracks
of deer, fisher, otter, and fox and perhaps – if you’re
lucky – the animals themselves. The terrain is primarily
flat, with several short, side trails and loops traversing through
a swamp, fen complex, wetlands and hardwood forest. A portion
of the trail is wheelchair accessible and leads to a platform
which overlooks a shallow, open water marsh. Also watch for
birds such as Ravens, Gray Jays, and Chickadees. This is a great
trail for families at March Break.
Algonquin Highlands Ridge Trail
Directions: Take North Shore Rd. (just 5 km north of Carnarvon
on Hwy 35) to the Algonquin Highlands Township Office. Parking
is available at the Township Office and the trail head is just
another 500 m further down the road. ** A car shuttle is required.
See the ‘Alvin Ferguson Trail’ or ‘Circuit of
5 Viewpoints’ for driving directions to the other end of
the trail. **
Length: 5 km or 8 km linear
Difficulty: challenging
Description: This trail is recommended only for the truly adventurous
and experienced snowshoer. Begin your trek with a short side
trip to the James Cooper Lookout – then continue on for
more scenic lookouts and backcountry snowshoeing. For a shorter
trek, follow the Ridge Trail to the Alven Ferguson Trail. If
you’re going’ all the way, continue along the Ridge
Trail to the Circuit of 5 Viewpoints women's getaways with the
girls resorts. Algonquin Park is about 45 minutes away by car.
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