Hike Schedule

Frontenac Trek October 15, 16, 17, 18, 2025 - Trek Badge

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Frontenac Provincial Park

Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr, Medium – 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12-24km

Description

This is a special, 4 day,3 night trip to Frontenac Provincial Park. This special hiking event is a series of 6 loop hikes called the Frontenac Trek held in Frontenac Provincial Park each year. Frontenac Provincial Park is about 3.5 hours from Toronto and an hour north of Kingston. The 6 loops are from 12-24km (depending if we’re hiking one loop or two) and does not necessarily include the trail to access the trail head. Purchase of the Frontenac map is strongly recommended so everyone can follow along and help with way finding. Each of the 6 loops has a special code word which you keep track of to submit for a badge. The cost for registering for the Trek in 2024 was $5. This includes a badge and certificate for your first trek. A self-addressed 9×12”stamped envelope must be left at the park office if you want a badge/certificate.

Accommodation is at Snug Harbour Resort, a short distance from the park. Three shareable cabins #2, #10 & # 12 have been blocked off for the Bruce Trail hikers. http://www.snugharbour.on.ca
Please contact Rob at relax@snugharbour.on.ca. Choose one of the cabins or another one of your choosing if another is available.
This trip is open to 12 people. http://snugharbour.on.ca/accommodations.htm. Check in is October 15, 2025 at 12pm and Check out is October 18, 2025 at 10am

Once you register, please let me know if you want your name shared with others to share your cabin. The rate of $110 is per cabin plus tax no matter if there is one or more sharing. This rate also includes access to boats (at your own risk), fire pits and GBBQs as needed.

Let Rob know you are with the Bruce Trail Group. Parking fees at the Frontenac Provincial Park also apply. Since we hike the first day, please check-in first and we’ll carpool from Snug Harbour over to the park to complete our first loop.  Departure time on the first day is 12:30pm. Parking fees and reservations apply to all vehicles and everyone will need a reservation for the last day of hiking as most people drive straight home after our last hike. Borrowing a park pass from your local library, if available, or purchasing an annual pass, is encouraged. https://www.ontarioparks.com
Please note: Paid parking is only required on our first day and our last day.

Fees from parking is a shared expense unless you have a pass.

Please note, this hike is for those who wish to complete the Frontenac Trek which is 6 loops. Do not register if you’re planning other activities in the area unless you plan them before or after the trip.

There is often wild life and the trees are usually in full autumn colour.  On at least one evening, we’ll have a campfire and treats.

Please ensure you carry enough water and food each day as well as all the other things you require for day hikes. First aid kit, bug spray, rain gear etc. It is very important that hikers check everyday for ticks as the area is endemic.
Schedule and other important details:
Our schedule for the Frontenac Trek is as follows:
October 15 – Depart at 12:30 pm from the cabins and proceed to the
parking lot on Big Salmon Lake Rd – Hike Arkon Lake Loop 11km +access
trail.
October 16 – Depart at 7:30am from the cabins and park at the
Kingsford Dam Rd parking lot (48 Kingsford Dam Rd) – Hike Gibson Lake
9km and Hemlock Lake 5km + access trail
October 17 – Depart at 7:30am from the cabins and park at the
Kingsford Dam Rd parking lot – Hike Tetsmine Lake Loop 10km and Little
Clear Loop 7km + access trail
October 18 – Depart at 7:30am from the cabins and park at the far
parking lot on Big Salmon Lake Rd – Hike Little Salmon Lake Loop 10km
+ access trail. Note: A parking pass and a reservation was required
last year. Everyone will proceed home after the hike. We should
finish around noon or before.