Algonquin Provincial Park: winter trails near Algonquin
Algonquin Provincial Park manages 165.3 km of cross-country ski trail, 239 km of snowshoe trail and 37.5 km open to dog sledding in the Ontario Trail Network, across 23 named trails. The trails lie around Algonquin.
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Cross-country skiing
Snowshoeing
Dog sledding
Trails
| Trail | Length | Winter use | Also open to |
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Western Uplands Backpacking Trail The Western Uplands is an overnight backpacking trail with loops of 32 - 88 kilometres in length. The trail can be accessed from the Western Uplands Backpacking Trailhead/Oxtongue River Picnic Ground or the Rain Lake Access Point. |
106.1 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
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Leaf Lake Ski Trail Leaf Lake Ski Trail offers a wide variety of trail selections ranging in length from 5 to 51 km and ranging from easy to very difficult. The system includes three loops that are groomed for skate skiing. All trails are groomed and many are track set. |
37.5 km | Cross-country skiing | |
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Sunday Lake Dogsled Trail The Sunday Lake Dog Sled Trail is Algonquin Park's most popular dog sledding trail offering kilometres of mushing through mixed and hardwood forest habitats. This packed route offers spectacular scenery and avoids ice travel. |
37.5 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeingDog sledding | |
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Highland Backpacking Trail Highland Backpacking Trail is an overnight backpacking trail with loops of 19 and 35 km in length. The challenging trail can be accessed from the Highland Backpacking Trailhead near the Mew Lake Campground. |
35 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
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The Minnesing Trail The Minnesing Mountain Bike Trail is located 23 km from the West Gate and 33 km from the East Gate, just off of Hwy 60. The trail is hilly and unsuitable for small children and unfit adults. It is rated at a moderate level of technical difficulty. Th |
19.4 km | Cross-country skiing | Cycling |
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Eastern Pines Backpacking Trail The Eastern Pines Trail is an overnight backpacking trail with loops of 6 to 15 kilometres in length. The trail can be accessed from the Achray Access Point. Permits can be picked up at the Sand Lake Gate. |
15 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
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Fen Lake Ski Trail Fen Lake Ski Trail is located at the West Gate of the park. Much of this trail travels through the hardwood bush typical of Algonquin’s west side. You will almost certainly see the tracks of moose on your outing. It offers four loops of 1.25, 5.2, 11 |
13 km | Cross-country skiing | |
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Pinetree Ski Loop The Pinetree Loop is probably the premiere ski trail in Southern Ontario for experienced skiers. Vigorous uphill climbs are combined with long exhilarating downhill runs. Built through rugged terrain, at one point the trail passes through a narrow ga |
12 km | Cross-country skiing | |
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Mizzy Lake Trail Located at km 15.4 - This trail requires an early start and a full day to do properly. It visits nine ponds and small lakes and affords some of the best chances to see wildlife in the Parkway Corridor. Dogs are not permitted on the trail. |
11 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
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Centennial Ridges Trail Located at km 37.6 - This demanding loop rewards the hiker with spectacular viewing along two high ridges. |
10.8 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
| Leaf Lake Ski Loop | 6.4 km | Cross-country skiing | |
| Thistle Lake Ski Loop | 5.7 km | Cross-country skiing | |
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Fraser Lake Ski Loop The relatively short, but challenging, Fraser Lake Loop takes you on a steep climb of 125 metres for about two kilometres from Mud Creek swamp at its base to the top of a level granite ridge. Here, amongst poplar, oak, and conifers, the skier is rewa |
5.4 km | Cross-country skiing | |
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Booth's Rock Trail Located at km 40.5 - This trail visits two lakes and a spectacular lookout, returning via an abandoned railway. |
5.1 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
| Jack Rabbit Ski Loop | 4.8 km | Cross-country skiing | |
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Berm Lake Trail The trail circles Berm Lake and runs through pine and oak forests typical of the area. A trail guide discusses the ecology of a pine forest. This trail is accessed from the Achray Campground. Detailed directions for reaching the Achray Campground (an |
4.5 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
| Clarke Lake Ski Loop | 4.1 km | Cross-country skiing | |
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Hemlock Bluff Trail Located at km 27.2 - This trail lead through a mixed forest to an impressive view of Jack Lake. |
3.5 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
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Big Pines Trail Located at km 40.3 - This trail visits spectacularly large, old growth White Pine and the remains of an 1880s logging camp. |
2.9 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
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Two Rivers Trail Located at km 31 - This looped trail includes an easy climb to a pine-clad cliff. |
2.1 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
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Whiskey Rapids Trail Located at km 7.2 - This looped trail leads along the Oxtongue River to scenic Whiskey Rapids. The trail guide discusses the ecology and history of an Algonquin river. |
2.1 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
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Peck Lake Trail Located at km 19.2 - This trail circumnavigates the shoreline of Peck Lake. The trail guide explores the ecology of a typical Algonquin lake. |
1.9 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
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Barron Canyon Trail This trail leads to and runs along the north rim of the spectacular 100m deep Barron Canyon. The trail guide uses six stops to explain the formation and history of the canyon. Caution: This trail travels by an unfenced cliff, keep children close by a |
1.5 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
"Winter use" is what Algonquin Provincial Park permits on the trail, not a grooming report: check the organization before you go. Lengths are from the Ontario Trail Network.
Surveyed lakes within 25 km
Campgrounds within 40 km
Most private campgrounds close for winter; call ahead. Winter camping on Crown land is covered in our winter camping guide.
- Four Corners Algonquin — Whitney, 23 km
Other trail networks within 60 km
Source: Ontario Trail Network trail segments, Land Information Ontario (Open Government Licence – Ontario), updated July 2026. Trail names, uses and descriptions are as supplied by Algonquin Provincial Park to the network.