Local Trails O ntar i o Pa r ks
Petroglyphs Provincial Park – 1 Hour and 15 Minutes
Deep within a forest northeast of Peterborough is the largest known concentration of Aboriginal rock carvings in Canada. Carved into the white marble rock face hundreds of years ago, the 900 petroglyphs depict turtles, snakes, birds, humans and other images. Hiking trails meander through surrounding forests, wetlands and rocky ridges; and range in length from 1 km to 4 km. Entry is included with your valid Ontario Parks camping permit. Please Note: In the spring and fall, Petroglyphs is not open on Mondays and Tuesdays. Directions: From the park turn left onto Emily Park Road, follow the road as it curves right becomes Yankee Line/County Rd 14. At Ennismore, cross the causeway to Bridgenorth and turn left onto Ward St., then left onto Selwyn Line/County Rd 20. Follow County Rd 20 to Lakefield and turn left onto Hwy 28. Follow Hwy 28 to Northey’s Bay Rd/County Rd 56, and follow to Petroglyphs Provincial Park.
Mark S. Burnham Provincial Park – 30 Minutes
Located east of Peterborough, Mark S. Burnham Provincial Park is home to a mature hardwood forest and contains 1.5 km of easy walking trails as well as a picnic shelter and bathroom facilities. The entrance gate is open from mid-May to early October, but the park is accessible all year. Directions: From the park turn right onto Emily Park Rd. Follow this road south until you reach hwy 115. Go east (towards Peterborough) on 115, until you reach hwy 7. Follow hwy 7 East, Mark S. Burnham is located on the left. There is parking available within the park.
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Wolf Island Provincial Park – 30 Minutes Wolf Island is a 222 hectare non-operational park located on Lower Buckhorn Lake. “Non-Operating” parks have no facilities or services. Existing crown land campsites are present at Wolf Island but are all only accessible by boat. The easiest access point being the launch from Lock #28 in Burleigh Falls. This route will allow you access to the east side of the park. To access the west side of the park, you must travel through Lock #30. Be sure to contact Parks Canada for information regarding fees and seasons. Directions: Turn left out of Emily Park and follow County Road #14 to Bridgenorth. After crossing the causeway, turn left at the lights in Bridgenorth. Travel on County Road #18 to Lakefield. Continue through Lakefield to Highway 28. Continue on Highway 28 north to Burleigh Falls. The boat launch will be on the left hand side.
Local Trails The Trans Canada Trail – 5 Minutes
The Kawartha Trans Canada Trail is 44km linear trail that travels east to west between Peterborough County and the Region of Durham. This unique four season route of historic and cultural heritage links communities, parkland, farmland and the natural environment by providing opportunities for nature appreciation and interpretation, hiking, walking, cycling, horseback riding and snowmobiling, and preserves the corridor for present and future generations. Directions: From the Park turn right onto Emily Park Road. The Trans Canada Trail is 2.5km South of the Emily Provincial Park. You can park on the East or West side of the road at the trailhead.
Emily Tract – 5 Minutes
Emily Tract is over 99 hectares of mixed forest property located on Peace Rd, just West of the park. There are several trail loops exploring unique glacial land features such as moraines and eskers winding through the property. Directions: From the Park turn left onto Emily Park Road, then an immediate left onto Peace Road. Drive over the bridge, past the subdivision and Emily Tract will be on your left hand side just around the bend in the road.
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