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
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Current Fire Danger
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current conditions | High | 16-07-2024: Respect all posted notices and signs; |
Hattie Cove Parking Lot
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hattie Cove Parking Lot | Open. | 22-07-2024: Parking code green - Parking spaces available.; |
Day Hiking
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Moderate |
Beach Trail | Open. | 16-07-2024: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Trail groomed; Wet and muddy sections; | |
 Easy |
Boardwalk Beach Trail | Open. | 16-07-2024: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Trail groomed; Wet and muddy sections; | |
| Moderate |
Southern Headland trail | Open. | 16-07-2024: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Trail groomed; Wet and muddy sections; | |
| Moderate |
Bimose Kinoomagewnan Trail | Open. | 16-07-2024: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Trail groomed; Wet and muddy sections; | |
| Moderate |
Manito Miikana Trail | Open. | 16-07-2024: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Trail groomed; Wet and muddy sections; |
White River Suspension Bridge
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Difficult |
White River Suspension Bridge Trail | Open. | 16-07-2024: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Challenging route ; Dogs on leash permitted; Recommended for experienced hikers only; Route finding skills essential; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; Wet and muddy sections; Bridge(s) out; Deadfall on trail; Numerous trees down on trail; Trail work in progress; |
Backcountry Hiking
Mdaabii Miikna
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Difficult |
Mdaabii Miikna: 0 KM - 3.75 KM: North Entrance to Playter Harbour South | Open. | 16-07-2024: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Challenging route ; Dogs on leash permitted; Recommended for experienced hikers only; Route finding skills essential; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; Wet and muddy sections; Bridge(s) out; Deadfall on trail; Numerous trees down on trail; Trail work in progress; | |
| Difficult |
Mdaabii Miikna: 3.75 KM - 4.75 KM: Playter Harbour South to Picture Rock Harbour North | Open. | 16-07-2024: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Challenging route ; Dogs on leash permitted; Recommended for experienced hikers only; Route finding skills essential; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; Wet and muddy sections; Bridge(s) out; Deadfall on trail; Numerous trees down on trail; Trail work in progress; | |
| Difficult |
Mdaabii Miikna: 4.75 KM - 8 KM: Picture Rock Harbour North to Picture Rock Harbour South | Open. | 16-07-2024: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Challenging route ; Dogs on leash permitted; Recommended for experienced hikers only; Route finding skills essential; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; Wet and muddy sections; Bridge(s) out; Deadfall on trail; Numerous trees down on trail; Trail work in progress; | |
| Difficult |
Mdaabii Miikna: 8 KM - 9.5 KM: Picture Rock Harbour South to White River Portage | Open. | 16-07-2024: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Challenging route ; Dogs on leash permitted; Recommended for experienced hikers only; Route finding skills essential; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; Wet and muddy sections; Bridge(s) out; Deadfall on trail; Numerous trees down on trail; Trail work in progress; | |
| Difficult |
Mdaabii Miikna: 9.5 KM - 13.45 KM: White River Portage to South Entrance | Open. | 16-07-2024: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Challenging route ; Dogs on leash permitted; Recommended for experienced hikers only; Route finding skills essential; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; Wet and muddy sections; Bridge(s) out; Deadfall on trail; Numerous trees down on trail; Trail work in progress; | |
| Difficult |
Mdaabii Miikna: Mdaabii Miikna | Open. | 16-07-2024: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Challenging route ; Dogs on leash permitted; Recommended for experienced hikers only; Route finding skills essential; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; Wet and muddy sections; Bridge(s) out; Deadfall on trail; Numerous trees down on trail; Trail work in progress; |
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 | Open. | 16-07-2024: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Challenging route ; Dogs on leash permitted; Recommended for experienced hikers only; Route finding skills essential; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; Wet and muddy sections; Bridge(s) out; Deadfall on trail; Numerous trees down on trail; Trail work in progress; | |
| Difficult |
Coastal Hiking Trail: 4.5 KM - 7.8 KM: Playter Harbour North to Chigaamiwinigum Falls | Open. | 16-07-2024: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Challenging route ; Dogs on leash permitted; Recommended for experienced hikers only; Route finding skills essential; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; Wet and muddy sections; Bridge(s) out; Deadfall on trail; Numerous trees down on trail; Trail work in progress; | |
| Difficult |
Coastal Hiking Trail: 7.8 KM - 8.8 KM: Chigaamiwinigum Falls to Hook Falls | Open. | 16-07-2024: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Challenging route ; Dogs on leash permitted; Recommended for experienced hikers only; Route finding skills essential; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; Wet and muddy sections; Bridge(s) out; Deadfall on trail; Numerous trees down on trail; Trail work in progress; | |
| Difficult |
Coastal Hiking Trail: 8.8 KM - 16.4 KM: Hook Falls to Willow River | Open. | 16-07-2024: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Challenging route ; Dogs on leash permitted; Recommended for experienced hikers only; Route finding skills essential; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; Wet and muddy sections; Bridge(s) out; Deadfall on trail; Numerous trees down on trail; Trail work in progress; | |
| Difficult |
Coastal Hiking Trail: 16.4 KM - 22 KM: Willow River to Morrison Harbour | Open. | 16-07-2024: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Challenging route ; Dogs on leash permitted; Recommended for experienced hikers only; Route finding skills essential; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; Wet and muddy sections; Bridge(s) out; Deadfall on trail; Numerous trees down on trail; Trail work in progress; | |
| Difficult |
Coastal Hiking Trail: 22 KM - 25.4 KM: Morrison Harbour to Fish Harbour | Open. | 16-07-2024: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Challenging route ; Dogs on leash permitted; Recommended for experienced hikers only; Route finding skills essential; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; Wet and muddy sections; Bridge(s) out; Deadfall on trail; Numerous trees down on trail; Trail work in progress; | |
| Difficult |
Coastal Hiking Trail: 25.4 KM - 30.5 KM: Fish Harbour to Oiseau Bay | Open. | 16-07-2024: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Challenging route ; Dogs on leash permitted; Recommended for experienced hikers only; Route finding skills essential; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; Wet and muddy sections; Bridge(s) out; Deadfall on trail; Numerous trees down on trail; Trail work in progress; | |
| Difficult |
Coastal Hiking Trail: 30.5 KM - 37.7 KM: Oiseau Bay to Fisherman's Cove | Open. | 16-07-2024: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Challenging route ; Dogs on leash permitted; Recommended for experienced hikers only; Route finding skills essential; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; Wet and muddy sections; Bridge(s) out; Deadfall on trail; Numerous trees down on trail; Trail work in progress; | |
| Difficult |
Coastal Hiking Trail: 37.7 KM - 44.8 KM: Fisherman's Cove to White Gravel River | Open. | 16-07-2024: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Challenging route ; Dogs on leash permitted; Recommended for experienced hikers only; Route finding skills essential; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; Wet and muddy sections; Bridge(s) out; Deadfall on trail; Numerous trees down on trail; Trail work in progress; | |
| Difficult |
Coastal Hiking Trail: 44.8 KM - 47.9 KM: White Gravel River to White Spruce Harbour | Open. | 16-07-2024: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Challenging route ; Dogs on leash permitted; Recommended for experienced hikers only; Route finding skills essential; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; Wet and muddy sections; Bridge(s) out; Deadfall on trail; Numerous trees down on trail; Trail work in progress; | |
| Difficult |
Coastal Hiking Trail: 47.9 KM - 54.7 KM: White Spruce Harbour to Hideaway Lake | Open. | 16-07-2024: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Challenging route ; Dogs on leash permitted; Recommended for experienced hikers only; Route finding skills essential; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; Wet and muddy sections; Bridge(s) out; Deadfall on trail; Numerous trees down on trail; Trail work in progress; | |
| Difficult |
Coastal Hiking Trail: 54.7 KM - 58.7 KM: Hideaway Lake to North Swallow River | Open. | 16-07-2024: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Challenging route ; Dogs on leash permitted; Recommended for experienced hikers only; Route finding skills essential; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; Wet and muddy sections; Bridge(s) out; Deadfall on trail; Numerous trees down on trail; Trail work in progress; | |
| Difficult |
Coastal Hiking Trail: Coastal Hiking Trail | Open. | 16-07-2024: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Challenging route ; Dogs on leash permitted; Recommended for experienced hikers only; Route finding skills essential; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; Wet and muddy sections; Bridge(s) out; Deadfall on trail; Numerous trees down on trail; Trail work in progress; |
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