23.4km
Total Distance
456m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A long, rugged loop in Frontenac Provincial Park north of Kingston, over the rocky ridges of the Canadian Shield past Big Salmon Lake, the cliffs above Slide Lake and a stretch of the Rideau Trail. About 23 km with some 460 m of climbing in many short ups and downs. A daily vehicle permit is required.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Whales Back · 9km
    Viewpoint
Parking
26m from the start
Path grade (SAC)
T1
Surface
natural ground
Marked route
Slide Lake Loop, Cedar Lake Loop, Big Salmon Lake Loop

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes
  • Bring enough water - check sources along the route