Barron Canyon

Length of Trail: 1.5 km Type of Trail: Forest Level of Difficulty: Moderate Special Features: Spectacular 100 m deep canyon, booklet available

Directions to Trail: From Hwy 17, 3.5 km west of the Forest Lea Rd (approximately 9 km west of Pembroke) turn south on Cty Rd 26. Travel 300 meters, then turn right at the Achray Rd and drive 26 km (on pavement, then gravel) to the Sand Lake Gate at the Algonquin Park boundary. At the gate you will need to purchase a $5.00 daily vehicle permit. Continue to drive west part the gate for another 11 km to the parking lot for the trail.

Description of Trail This is a short loop of moderate difficulty through a pine forest and then along the rim of the canyon where the view is quite breathtaking. Interpretive signposts describe the history and ecology of the canyon and a booklet is also available at the start of the trail. The canyon rim is a very high and unfenced cliff, so extreme care should be taken while visiting this beautiful spot.