Western Uplands Backpacking Trail (northern crosscut)
Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada
Out-and-back trail in Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada. Hiking.
- Distance
- 6.7 mi (10.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 682 ft (208 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 30 min
- High point
- 1,827 ft (557 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Pincher #5 1.3 mi (2 km) from start
- Campsite: Tern #1 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Tern #2 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Gervais #1 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from start
- Campsite: West Otterpaw #1 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Western Uplands Backpacking Trail (northern crosscut)
How long is Western Uplands Backpacking Trail (northern crosscut)?
Western Uplands Backpacking Trail (northern crosscut) is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 30 min. It climbs 682 ft (208 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,827 ft (557 m).
How hard is Western Uplands Backpacking Trail (northern crosscut)?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Western Uplands Backpacking Trail (northern crosscut)?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Western Uplands Backpacking Trail (northern crosscut)?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Western Uplands Backpacking Trail (northern crosscut) shaded?
Mostly shaded (100% under trees).
What can you do on Western Uplands Backpacking Trail (northern crosscut)?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Western Uplands Backpacking Trail (northern crosscut)?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Western Uplands Backpacking Trail (Maggie Lake) Algonquin Provincial Park · Moderate · 6.8 mi (11 km)
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