Murphys Point Provincial Park: winter trails near Perth
Murphys Point Provincial Park manages 5.5 km of cross-country ski trail and 10 km of snowshoe trail in the Ontario Trail Network, across 3 named trails. The trails lie around Perth.
Trail conditions and fees: www.ontarioparks.com
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Trails
| Trail | Length | Winter use | Also open to |
|---|---|---|---|
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Point Trail Hike to the tip of the peninsula with stops at the sandy beach and good views of Big Rideau Lake along the way. |
5.5 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling, Paddling |
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Sylvan Trail This trail showcases the geology and ecology of the Frontenac Arch, the southernmost extension of the Canadian Shield. A self-guided trail booklet is available at the trailhead or Park Store for $1. |
2.5 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling, Paddling |
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Silver Queen Mine Trail From the Lally Homestead, the Silver Queen Mine Trail leads to the restored, early 1900s partially open pit mica mine, heritage displays and the rebuilt miner’s bunkhouse. A self-guided trail booklet is available at the trailhead or Park Store for $1 |
2 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling, Paddling |
"Winter use" is what Murphys Point 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.
- Rideau Mac Resort — Portland, 11 km
- Sunnyside Family Retreat — Westport, 16 km
- Moonlight Bay on Otter Lake Campground — Smiths Falls, 20 km
- Lower Beverley Lake Park — Delta, 21 km
- Indian Lake Marina and Campground — Elgin, 22 km
- McGowan Lake Campground — Maberly, 23 km
Other trail networks within 60 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 Murphys Point Provincial Park to the network.