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.

Current Fire Danger

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
N.A. Current conditions Low 23-10-2023: Respect all posted notices and signs; Campground closed.;  

Hattie Cove Parking Lot

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
N.A. Hattie Cove Parking Lot Open. 23-10-2023: Parking code green - Parking spaces available.; Campground closed.;  

Day Hiking

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Moderate Beach Trail Open. 23-10-2023: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Campground closed.; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; Trail groomed;  
Easy Boardwalk Beach Trail Open. 23-10-2023: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Campground closed.; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; Trail groomed;  
Moderate Southern Headland trail Open. 23-10-2023: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Campground closed.; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; Trail groomed;  
Moderate Bimose Kinoomagewnan Trail Open. 23-10-2023: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Campground closed.; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; Trail groomed;  
Moderate Manito Miikana Trail Open. 23-10-2023: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Campground closed.; Dogs on leash permitted; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Wet and muddy sections; Trail groomed;  

White River Suspension Bridge

Rating Trail Condition Comment Links
Difficult White River Suspension Bridge Trail Seasonal closure in effect 23-10-2023: 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; Trail groomed; 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 Seasonal closure in effect 23-10-2023: 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; Trail groomed; Campground closed.;  
Difficult Mdaabii Miikna: 3.75 KM - 4.75 KM: Playter Harbour South to Picture Rock Harbour North Seasonal closure in effect 23-10-2023: 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; Trail groomed; Campground closed.;  
Difficult Mdaabii Miikna: 4.75 KM - 8 KM: Picture Rock Harbour North to Picture Rock Harbour South Seasonal closure in effect 23-10-2023: 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; Trail groomed; Campground closed.;  
Difficult Mdaabii Miikna: 8 KM - 9.5 KM: Picture Rock Harbour South to White River Portage Seasonal closure in effect 23-10-2023: 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; Trail groomed; Campground closed.;  
Difficult Mdaabii Miikna: 9.5 KM - 13.45 KM: White River Portage to South Entrance Seasonal closure in effect 23-10-2023: 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; Trail groomed; Campground closed.;  
Difficult Mdaabii Miikna: Mdaabii Miikna Seasonal closure in effect 23-10-2023: 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; Trail groomed; 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 Seasonal closure in effect 23-10-2023: 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; Trail groomed; Campground closed.;  
Difficult Coastal Hiking Trail: 4.5 KM - 7.8 KM: Playter Harbour North to Chigaamiwinigum Falls Seasonal closure in effect 23-10-2023: 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; Trail groomed; Campground closed.;  
Difficult Coastal Hiking Trail: 7.8 KM - 8.8 KM: Chigaamiwinigum Falls to Hook Falls Seasonal closure in effect 23-10-2023: 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; Trail groomed; Campground closed.;  
Difficult Coastal Hiking Trail: 8.8 KM - 16.4 KM: Hook Falls to Willow River Seasonal closure in effect 23-10-2023: 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; Trail groomed; Campground closed.;  
Difficult Coastal Hiking Trail: 16.4 KM - 22 KM: Willow River to Morrison Harbour Seasonal closure in effect 23-10-2023: 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; Trail groomed; Campground closed.;  
Difficult Coastal Hiking Trail: 22 KM - 25.4 KM: Morrison Harbour to Fish Harbour Seasonal closure in effect 23-10-2023: 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; Trail groomed; Campground closed.;  
Difficult Coastal Hiking Trail: 25.4 KM - 30.5 KM: Fish Harbour to Oiseau Bay Seasonal closure in effect 23-10-2023: 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; Trail groomed; Campground closed.;  
Difficult Coastal Hiking Trail: 30.5 KM - 37.7 KM: Oiseau Bay to Fisherman's Cove Seasonal closure in effect 23-10-2023: 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; Trail groomed; Campground closed.;  
Difficult Coastal Hiking Trail: 37.7 KM - 44.8 KM: Fisherman's Cove to White Gravel River Seasonal closure in effect 23-10-2023: 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; Trail groomed; Campground closed.;  
Difficult Coastal Hiking Trail: 44.8 KM - 47.9 KM: White Gravel River to White Spruce Harbour Seasonal closure in effect 23-10-2023: 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; Trail groomed; Campground closed.;  
Difficult Coastal Hiking Trail: 47.9 KM - 54.7 KM: White Spruce Harbour to Hideaway Lake Seasonal closure in effect 23-10-2023: 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; Trail groomed; Campground closed.;  
Difficult Coastal Hiking Trail: 54.7 KM - 58.7 KM: Hideaway Lake to North Swallow River Seasonal closure in effect 23-10-2023: 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; Trail groomed; Campground closed.;  
Difficult Coastal Hiking Trail: Coastal Hiking Trail Seasonal closure in effect 23-10-2023: 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; Trail groomed; Campground closed.;  
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