Mississagi Provincial Park: winter trails near Elliot Lake
Mississagi Provincial Park manages 11 km of cross-country ski trail and 42 km of snowshoe trail in the Ontario Trail Network, across 5 named trails. The trails lie around Elliot Lake.
Trail conditions and fees: www.ontarioparks.com
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Trails
| Trail | Length | Winter use | Also open to |
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MacKenzie Trail To test your hiking stamina and get away from it all, try this overnight trail into the backcountry. Campsites are located on the Brush Lakes. From the Brush Lakes Lookout and other lookouts along the eastern edge of the trail, you can look across th |
22 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Paddling |
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Cobre Trail This trail is situated just 11 km north of the park in the Rawhide Lake Conservation Reserve. Look for evidence of last century copper mining exploration, majestic White and Red Pine forests and panoramic views of several lakes. |
11 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Paddling |
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Helenbar Lookout Trail Focal points include huge boulder erratics, a spectacular lookout and views of the surrounding mountainous landscape. There is a white sand beach on Semiwite Lake where the Helenbar and Semiwite Lake Trails meet. |
7 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Paddling |
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Semiwite Creek Trail Follow Semiwite Creek for a chance to see wildlife and photograph picturesque views. |
1.2 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Paddling |
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Flack Lake Nature Trail Interesting geological features and remnants of an old logging camp are features of this trail. |
0.8 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Paddling |
"Winter use" is what Mississagi 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.
- South Bay Park — Elliot Lake, 15 km
Source: Ontario Trail Network trail segments, Land Information Ontario (Open Government Licence – Ontario), updated December 2023. Trail names, uses and descriptions are as supplied by Mississagi Provincial Park to the network.