Year over year during the month of May, Hike the Lakes focuses on the Township’s outdoor natural and recreational assets, the encouraging people to explore their own backyard on a self-guided hiking adventure.
How does it work?
- A series of contest signs will be installed on Township trails.
- Each sign will feature a QR Code to scan providing entry to the contest (online form). Hike the Lakes to win!
- One QR Code per trail (scavenger hunt), 10 chances to win 1 of 10 $100 gift certificates to a local business of choice.
- Only one entry per participant per trail. More trails visited, more chances to win.
- Contest winners to be drawn at end of contest and announced on social media.
When?
- During the month of May
Where?
- Township of Muskoka Lakes hiking trails (8)
- Downtown Bala and Port Carling (2)
Muskoka Lakes Trails Information
| Huckleberry Rock Lookout Trail |
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Huckleberry Rock has been well known locally for over 100 years as a magnificent scenic lookout. Rocks on this trail are some of the oldest in the world, well over a billion years old. The effects of glaciation, timber harvesting, erosion and fire have removed the thin mantle of soil, exposing the surface of the pink granite rock. Address: 1057 Milford Bay Rd, Bracebridge, ON Details:
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| Walker's Point Lookout Trail |
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The new lookout trail, known locally as Berry Mountain, was a long time hidden gem of Muskoka Lakes. Walker's Point Lookout is well known locally for its wonderful view of Lake Muskoka. This short 1km trail offers the best of Muskoka Lakes, highlighting rocks, trees and a great view of the water. Address: Walker's Point Road, Walker's Point, ON Details: |
| Hazelwood Trail |
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The historic Hazelwood Trail once linked Port Carling to Port Sandfield. The trail is named after the Hazelwoods, a pioneer family who settled on Lake Rosseau. The Hazelwoods took this trail to Port Carling. The trail includes some moderate to steep climbs through mature hardwood forest. Towards the end of the route, the trail runs beside a large beaver pond, well known for its bird life! Address: Hazelwood Road, Port Carling, ON Details:
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| Skeleton Lake Fish Hatchery Trail |
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The trail winds past the hatchery ponds, which have now been naturalized and along the river, which flows from Skeleton Lake. The trail passes by several habitats: meadows, deciduous forests, flood plain forests, river shorelines and wetlands. Skeleton Lake Trail also includes views of small waterfalls and rapids. Address: Fish Hatchery Road, Utterson, ON Details:
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| Raymond Trail |
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The Raymond Trail follows the historic colonization route from the old Parry Sound Road to Skeleton Lake. The trail, with moderate hills, passes through field and forest. In places, you can still see the logs of the corduroy road, laid down to help settlers over the boggy sections. Address: Skeleton Lake Road 1, Raymond, ON Details:
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| Port Carling Mural Walk |
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Water surrounds you on this trek through the picturesque town of Port Carling situated at the "hub of the lakes". This urban route offers many creative ways to enjoy a walk. Stop and view the Port Carling Mural as "The Wall Looks Back". If shopping suits your fancy visit the many shops all along the way. Enjoy! Address: Bailey Street, Port Carling, ON Details:
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| Bala Historic Walk |
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The Town of Bala consists of three islands interconnected by bridges over beautiful waterfalls. There is a spectacular view of the Moon River and the falls on this walk. These falls, the South Falls run with water from Lake Muskoka, Rosseau and Joseph funneling through Bala enroute to Georgian Bay. You can also enjoy a visit to the Lucy Maud Montgomery Museum. This is just a taste of the many historical sites that are along this self-guided walk of historic Bala. Come and enjoy the walk and a bit of Bala hospitality. Address: 3070 Muskoka Road 169, Bala, ON Details:
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| Weir Lake Trail |
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There are several steep ups and downs along this 3.6km trail which leads you through hardwood forest, over creeks, and pass remnants of the first telephone line in the area. Address: Highway 141, Bent River, ON Details:
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Trails Map
Taste, Stay, Shop, and Play Muskoka Lakes
The impacts of Covid-19 have been deeply felt by all of us, and especially by our local businesses - the backbone of our community. Now more than ever, is the time to support local businesses.
Visit the Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Muskoka Tourism or Explorers' Edge to find local attractions, and places to dine, stay and shop.
Looking for a business? View the Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce business directory.
Contest Terms and Conditions
The contest is void where prohibited or restricted by-law. The Township of Muskoka Lakes reserves the right to cancel the contest or modify these rules at its discretion. In the event of a dispute regarding the winner, the Township of Muskoka Lakes reserves the right to award or not award the prize in its sole discretion. The Township of Muskoka Lakes reserves the right to disqualify any entrant whose entry or conduct appears in any way to: inhibit the enjoyment of others; tamper with the competition; violate these rules or other applicable law or regulation; infringe on the rights of third parties; or act in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Decisions of the Township of Muskoka Lakes are final and binding.
By participating in the Contest, the participant agrees to hold Harmless the Township of Muskoka Lakes and its employees, agents and representatives from any and all damages, injuries, claims, causes of action, or losses of any kind resulting from the participant's participation in this Contest. The participant also releases the Township and its employees, agents and representatives from any responsibility or liability for any damages, injuries, claims, causes of action, or losses of any kind the participant may incur or suffer arising in whole or in part from participation in this Contest.
This Contest is subject to all applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws and regulations including but not limited to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56 ("MFIPPA"). These Rules are subject to change without notice in order to comply with any applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws or the policy of any other entity having jurisdiction over the Contest.
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