Trail Conditions at Pukaskwa National Park
Pukaskwa National Park
Whether you are out for a leisurely hike or a longer adventure, make your trip a safe one by checking the latest conditions.
Bears and people
Seeing wildlife in their natural environment is a vacation highlight for most visitors. For your safety, the safety of others and the safety of bears, be bear aware.
Visitor Safety
Exploring the scenic isolation of a national park can be invigorating, and it can also be challenging. Prepare for each park adventure by planning well, bringing the right gear and learning about your chosen site before arriving.
Trail Descriptions
How to Reach Us
Current Fire Danger
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current conditions | Low | 2025-10-19: Respect all posted notices and signs; Use caution; |
Hattie Cove Parking Lot
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hattie Cove Parking Lot | Closed for the season. | 2026-01-05: Campground closed; |
Day Hiking
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Moderate |
Beach Trail | Snow covered. | 2026-01-05: Campground closed; | |
 Easy |
Boardwalk Beach Trail | Snow covered. | 2026-01-05: Campground closed; | |
| Moderate |
Southern Headland trail | Snow covered. | 2026-01-05: Campground closed; | |
| Moderate |
Bimose Kinoomagewnan Trail | Snow covered. | 2026-01-05: Campground closed; | |
| Moderate |
Manito Miikana Trail | Snow covered. | 2026-01-05: Campground closed; |
White River Suspension Bridge
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Difficult |
White River Suspension Bridge Trail | Snow covered. | 2026-01-05: Campground closed; |
Backcountry Hiking
Mdaabii Miikna
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Difficult |
Mdaabii Miikna: 0 KM - 3.75 KM: North Entrance to Playter Harbour South | Snow covered. | 2026-01-05: Campground closed; | |
| Difficult |
Mdaabii Miikna: 3.75 KM - 4.75 KM: Playter Harbour South to Picture Rock Harbour North | Snow covered. | 2026-01-05: Campground closed; | |
| Difficult |
Mdaabii Miikna: 4.75 KM - 8 KM: Picture Rock Harbour North to Picture Rock Harbour South | Snow covered. | 2026-01-05: Campground closed; | |
| Difficult |
Mdaabii Miikna: 8 KM - 9.5 KM: Picture Rock Harbour South to White River Portage | Snow covered. | 2026-01-05: Campground closed; | |
| Difficult |
Mdaabii Miikna: 9.5 KM - 13.45 KM: White River Portage to South Entrance | Snow covered. | 2026-01-05: Campground closed; | |
| Difficult |
Mdaabii Miikna: Mdaabii Miikna | Snow covered. | 2026-01-05: Campground closed; |
Backcountry Hiking
Coastal Hiking Trail
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Difficult |
Coastal Hiking Trail: 0 KM - 4.5 KM: Hattie Cove to Playter Harbour North | Snow covered. | 2026-01-05: Campground closed; | |
| Difficult |
Coastal Hiking Trail: 4.5 KM - 7.8 KM: Playter Harbour North to Chigaamiwinigum Falls | Snow covered. | 2026-01-05: Campground closed; | |
| Difficult |
Coastal Hiking Trail: 7.8 KM - 8.8 KM: Chigaamiwinigum Falls to Hook Falls | Snow covered. | 2026-01-05: Campground closed; | |
| Difficult |
Coastal Hiking Trail: 8.8 KM - 16.4 KM: Hook Falls to Willow River | Snow covered. | 2026-01-05: Campground closed; | |
| Difficult |
Coastal Hiking Trail: 16.4 KM - 22 KM: Willow River to Morrison Harbour | Snow covered. | 2026-01-05: Campground closed; | |
| Difficult |
Coastal Hiking Trail: 22 KM - 25.4 KM: Morrison Harbour to Fish Harbour | Snow covered. | 2026-01-05: Campground closed; | |
| Difficult |
Coastal Hiking Trail: 25.4 KM - 30.5 KM: Fish Harbour to Oiseau Bay | Snow covered. | 2026-01-05: Campground closed; | |
| Difficult |
Coastal Hiking Trail: 30.5 KM - 37.7 KM: Oiseau Bay to Fisherman's Cove | Snow covered. | 2026-01-05: Campground closed; | |
| Difficult |
Coastal Hiking Trail: 37.7 KM - 44.8 KM: Fisherman's Cove to White Gravel River | Snow covered. | 2026-01-05: Campground closed; | |
| Difficult |
Coastal Hiking Trail: 44.8 KM - 47.9 KM: White Gravel River to White Spruce Harbour | Snow covered. | 2026-01-05: Campground closed; | |
| Difficult |
Coastal Hiking Trail: 47.9 KM - 54.7 KM: White Spruce Harbour to Hideaway Lake | Snow covered. | 2026-01-05: Campground closed; | |
| Difficult |
Coastal Hiking Trail: 54.7 KM - 58.7 KM: Hideaway Lake to North Swallow River | Snow covered. | 2026-01-05: Campground closed; | |
| Difficult |
Coastal Hiking Trail: Coastal Hiking Trail | Snow covered. | 2026-01-05: Campground closed; |
Backcountry Paddling
Click here to see current Coastal Paddling Route notices.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
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