Barron Canyon Trail
Barron Canyon
A granite canyon on the east side of the park, 100 meters deep. A short trail runs along the clifftop overlooking the river, and you can also paddle through the canyon by boat.
The canyon lies in the eastern part of the park. You approach from the Pembroke direction on a gravel road, far from the Highway 60 corridor. The 1.5-kilometer loop trail runs along the edge of cliffs about 100 meters high, giving views of the Barron River winding between vertical rock walls. Autumn foliage on the clifftop is especially beautiful. You can also paddle a canoe through the bottom of the canyon, launching from Achray or Brigham Lake. There are no guardrails along the cliff edge, so take care. The gravel road has no cell signal, so bring plenty of fuel.
Opening hours
Open all day (road open in summer and autumn)
Nearby sights
- Algonquin Logging Museum
- Opeongo Lake
- Algonquin Visitor Centre
- Spruce Bog Boardwalk
- Big Pines Trail
- Lookout Trail
- Centennial Ridges Trail
- Booth's Rock Trail