We're visiting Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve, just on the edge of Algonquin Park. We'll be hiking 10km around Solitaire lake, across boardwalks, through gorgeous forest and along massive granite features.
This is a little known spot that we keep within the group in order to keep it special so we'll ask you not to share the location outside of Wilderness Union.
This is a moderate hike with big pay-offs. There's just one steep climb so it should be suitable for anyone with a decent level of fitness. We're expecting some snow up there this week, which may or may not have melted by the time we visit. We'll be packing ice spikes just in case and it may be muddy underfoot.
The whole hike should take 5 hours with breaks.
06:50 - Meet at the PetroCanada next to Keele Station. There's a Tims around the corner if you want to grab breakfast.
07:00 - Head off to Limberlost.
09:45 - Meet at Trail-head. Self-drivers, please ensure you're there on time, we can't wait for latecomers!
09:45 - 15:00- Hike
18:00 - Anticipated arrival back at Keele Station
This custom map is georeferenced, meaning it will show you where you are on the map in the right software and lays out the rough path that we’ll be following. It’s opened with the Avenza app which must be downloaded and installed in advance of the adventure.
You should also download the What3words app - this makes it easy to share and find locations in the unlikely event that you get lost.
Clothing packing list
Have any questions? Ask us on the Discord! Members who turn up dressed in a way that puts themselves at risk will not be able to join us.
Have breakfast before you meet us and bring a packed lunch, snacks and at least 1l of water.
We'll be making a short stop en route to the park and may not have enough time to get food so don't rely on this.
Hiking injuries- Make sure that you're wearing appropriate footwear!
Ticks - Black legged ticks may be present in the area. You should wear pants rather than shorts to prevent them latching on and lighter colours make it easier to spot them and keep you more cool. There's no need to worry about ticks if we take a few precautions and we'll talk about doing a tick check after the hike just to confirm we haven't picked any up. You can learn more here
The area around Limberlost has a rich indigenous history that predates the establishment of the park itself. The park is situated on the traditional territories of several Algonquian-speaking First Nations, including the Algonquin, Anishinaabe, and Huron-Wendat peoples.
For thousands of years, these indigenous communities relied on the land and its resources for sustenance, trade, and cultural practices. They engaged in hunting, fishing, gathering, and agriculture, establishing seasonal camps and villages throughout the region. The lakes, rivers, and forests provided them with a diverse range of food, such as fish, game, berries, and medicinal plants.
The Algonquin people, in particular, have a deep connection to the land that encompasses Algonquin Park. They refer to themselves as Anishinaabe, which translates to "the people" in their language. Their traditional territories extended across a vast area in present-day Ontario and Quebec.
We're visiting Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve, just on the edge of Algonquin Park. We'll be hiking 10km around Solitaire lake, across boardwalks, through gorgeous forest and along massive granite features.
This is a little known spot that we keep within the group in order to keep it special so we'll ask you not to share the location outside of Wilderness Union.
This is a moderate hike with big pay-offs. There's just one steep climb so it should be suitable for anyone with a decent level of fitness. We're expecting some snow up there this week, which may or may not have melted by the time we visit. We'll be packing ice spikes just in case and it may be muddy underfoot.
The whole hike should take 5 hours with breaks.
06:50 - Meet at the PetroCanada next to Keele Station. There's a Tims around the corner if you want to grab breakfast.
07:00 - Head off to Limberlost.
09:45 - Meet at Trail-head. Self-drivers, please ensure you're there on time, we can't wait for latecomers!
09:45 - 15:00- Hike
18:00 - Anticipated arrival back at Keele Station
This custom map is georeferenced, meaning it will show you where you are on the map in the right software and lays out the rough path that we’ll be following. It’s opened with the Avenza app which must be downloaded and installed in advance of the adventure.
You should also download the What3words app - this makes it easy to share and find locations in the unlikely event that you get lost.
Clothing packing list
Have any questions? Ask us on the Discord! Members who turn up dressed in a way that puts themselves at risk will not be able to join us.
Have breakfast before you meet us and bring a packed lunch, snacks and at least 1l of water.
We'll be making a short stop en route to the park and may not have enough time to get food so don't rely on this.
Hiking injuries- Make sure that you're wearing appropriate footwear!
Ticks - Black legged ticks may be present in the area. You should wear pants rather than shorts to prevent them latching on and lighter colours make it easier to spot them and keep you more cool. There's no need to worry about ticks if we take a few precautions and we'll talk about doing a tick check after the hike just to confirm we haven't picked any up. You can learn more here
The area around Limberlost has a rich indigenous history that predates the establishment of the park itself. The park is situated on the traditional territories of several Algonquian-speaking First Nations, including the Algonquin, Anishinaabe, and Huron-Wendat peoples.
For thousands of years, these indigenous communities relied on the land and its resources for sustenance, trade, and cultural practices. They engaged in hunting, fishing, gathering, and agriculture, establishing seasonal camps and villages throughout the region. The lakes, rivers, and forests provided them with a diverse range of food, such as fish, game, berries, and medicinal plants.
The Algonquin people, in particular, have a deep connection to the land that encompasses Algonquin Park. They refer to themselves as Anishinaabe, which translates to "the people" in their language. Their traditional territories extended across a vast area in present-day Ontario and Quebec.
