The Kahshe Lake Barrens Conservation Reserve protects a rugged landscape of granite outcrops, forests, and wetlands just south of Gravenhurst. Visitors can explore trails that wind past marshes, swamps, and bogs rich with rare plants and wildlife, while rocky viewpoints offer sweeping views across the patchwork of barrens and water. It’s a destination that blends the Muskoka region’s natural beauty with ecological significance, making it ideal for hiking, photography, and quiet nature escapes.