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Fire Tower Trail
Description
This fully accessible trail is 200 metres (660 feet) round-trip and goes to a viewpoint overlooking the Sunday Creek valley where there is a replica of a cupola (wooden lookout structure) that was at the top of steel fire towers in Algonquin Park. Along the route, discover more about fire and fire towers in Algonquin Park through a series of exhibit panels.
Length
- 200 metres (round-trip)
Location
- The Fire Tower Trail is located at the entrance to the Algonquin Visitor Centre (km 43.0 of Highway 60).
- Latitude/Longitude: 45.583922°, -78.359455°
Difficulty Rating & Rationale
- Easy
- This trail is universally accessible and suitable for all ages.
Features & Amenities
- Scenic views of the Sunday Creek Valley
- Exhibit panels about fire and fire towers in Algonquin Park
- Parking
- Toilets
- Algonquin Visitor Centre
Trail Guide
- There is no trail guide for the Fire Tower Trail, but self-guided exhibit panels are located on the trail.
Fees
- A valid Park permit is required for trail use.
Nearby Attractions
- Algonquin Visitor Centre
- Spruce Bog Boardwalk Trail
- Beaver Pond Trail
- Big Pines Trail
- Lookout Trail
- Sunday Creek Access Point
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