Small Town Natural: Where to hike in Haliburton County, ON, Canada (Part 5: Frost Centre)
This park land is found along Hwy 35 between Minden and Dorset, Ontario, Canada. Approximately 11 km of trails.This Canadian Shield terrain can be challenging with steep climbs and large rocks and large tree roots. You need to be a sure footed hiker to traverse these trails. Not recommended for people with heart conditions or mobility issues. Some of the trails provide beautiful views of St. Nora Lake as you can see in these photos. There are lookout spots along the trails with natural seating provided by the large rocks. There is one bench located at the top of a steep climb that overlooks the vast mixed forest sitting in full sun. Expect to spend at least 2 hours hiking here. To truly appreciate the trails here you should aim to spend 4 hours here (not including your driving time to+ from the parking lot). The Frost Centre is also part of the Haliburton Highlands Water Trail system too! Fun for paddling and camping.
Note* Snowshoe these trails in Winter or park across the road and nordic ski the snowmobile groomed classic ski trails. These are track set. There are no skate ski lanes at Frost Centre.
Here are some pics of the trails. Read on for details like parking, cell reception, garbage, washrooms etc.
Parking: Free approximately 10 car parking spots on hiking trail side of hwy and another 20 car parking spots directly across the hwy (not a very busy hwy to cross)
Trail head Address: 20130 Highway 35 North in Algonquin Highlands, Haliburton County, Ontario, Canada.
Picnic tables: one or two near trail head and parking area. Bring lots of water and snacks or a meal that you can take all the remaining food and garbage home with you. The nearest restaurant is 12 km drive to Dorset.
Garbage: no gabage bins. Pack in pack out, leave no trace
Cell Reception: spotty 2 or 1 bars typically but at some points no cell service (at base of rock cliffs for example)
Washrooms: yes there are a couple washrooms at the trail head office
For more information contact: https://www.algonquinhighlands.ca/explore-play/trails/hiking-trails/
Algonquin Highlands Trails Office
20130 Highway # 35 North
Phone: 705-766-9033
Fax: 705-766-2402
Email: trails@algonquinhighlands.ca