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Hemlock Bluff Trail

Hemlock Bluff Trail

Overview: Looking for a quiet, forested hike with a killer lake view? Hemlock Bluff Trail is a hidden gem. This 3.5 km loop winds through a beautiful hemlock forest before leading you to a stunning viewpoint over Jack Lake.

Trail Quick Facts

  • Difficulty: Moderate - some hills
  • Location: Off Highway 60 at kilometre 27.2
  • Length: 3.5km
  • Elevation Gain: Moderate
  • Estimated Time: ~1.5-2 hours
  • Loop: Yes

Additional Trail Information

  • Highlights: The breathtaking lookout over Jack Lake is easily one of the best-kept secrets in the park. The forest along the way is peaceful and shady, making it a great hike in summer.
  • Features: A mix of forested trails, gentle hills, and an epic lake view.
  • Opportunities: This trail is perfect for photographers, fall hikers, and anyone who loves a peaceful, scenic escape.
  • Theme: A secluded nature walk leading to a picture-perfect lake view.
  • Extra Tip: If you’re hiking in fall, this trail is next-level gorgeous—the golden hemlocks and reflections on the lake are unreal.
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A wooden boardwalk goes down the side of a hill through the forest on Hemlock Bluff Trail, Algonquin Park
Tree roots cover a dirt pathway in a forest with a wooden bench beside the path on Hemlock Bluff Hiking Trail in Algonquin Park
Lookout area over a lake from Hemlock Bluff Train in Algonquin Park
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Hemlock Bluff Trail Final Thoughts

After a refreshing hike like this, why rush home? Algonquin Accommodations has great spots nearby so you can relax and soak in the park’s beauty a little longer.

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Beaver Pond Trail is a 2.0 km loop trail that yields excellent views of two beaver ponds while the guide provides an introduction to Algonquin's fascinating beaver pond ecology. (algonquinpark.on.ca)

Beaver Pond Trail is a 2.0 km loop trail that yields excellent views of two beaver ponds while the guide provides an introduction to Algonquin's fascinating beaver pond ecology. (algonquinpark.on.ca)

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This loop trail and exhibits summarizes the logging history of the Algonquin area. On the easy-to-walk 1.3-kilometre trail, a recreated camboose camp and a fascinating steam-powered amphibious tug called an "alligator" are among the many exhibits on display. (algonquinpark.on.ca)

This loop trail and exhibits summarizes the logging history of the Algonquin area. On the easy-to-walk 1.3-kilometre trail, a recreated camboose camp and a fascinating steam-powered amphibious tug called an "alligator" are among the many exhibits on display. (algonquinpark.on.ca)

This loop trail and exhibits summarizes the logging history of the Algonquin area. On the easy-to-walk 1.3-kilometre trail, a recreated camboose camp and a fascinating steam-powered amphibious tug called an "alligator" are among the many exhibits on display. (algonquinpark.on.ca)

This loop trail and exhibits summarizes the logging history of the Algonquin area. On the easy-to-walk 1.3-kilometre trail, a recreated camboose camp and a fascinating steam-powered amphibious tug called an "alligator" are among the many exhibits on display. (algonquinpark.on.ca)

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