McGinnis Lake West Trailhead – McGinnis Lake loop from Craig Island

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North Kawartha

McGinnis Lake West Trailhead – McGinnis Lake loop from Craig Island

Moderate

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McGinnis Lake West Trailhead – McGinnis Lake loop from Craig Island

03:22

13.1km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

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Petroglyphs Provincial Park

Waypoints

Start point

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5.00 km

Nanabush Trail

Highlight • Trail

No hiking after 3 pm

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5.01 km

Petroglyphs Provincial Park

Highlight • Historical Site

10.9 km

McGinnis Lake West Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

The West Parking Area has room for several vehicles, restrooms, and a picnic area. From here there is access to the 2 kilometre loop trail around McGinnis Lake, which takes …

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11.0 km

McGinnis Lake

Highlight • Lake

McGinnis Lake in Petroglyphs Provincial Park is one of the few meromictic lakes in southern Ontario, meaning its deeper water layers never mix with the surface. Because the bottom layer …

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13.1 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.40 km

5.77 km

941 m

Surfaces

6.81 km

5.77 km

353 m