Transition Trail (Marten River PP)

Marten River

Description

Marten River Provincial Park‘s Transition Trail offers a moderate hike that is five kilometers long and will take approximately two hours to complete. The trail takes you through a variety of forest types from mature pine stands to a Black Spruce bog. Enjoy remnant stands of massive pines including a 350 year old White Pine. Interpretive signs explain the ecology of the bog and identify tree and plant species along the way.

Trailhead UTM 590965 mE x 5175497 mN
Ownership Ministry of Natural Resources – Ontario Parks
Management Marten River Provincial Park
Length 5 km
Activities Hiking
Difficulty Moderate
Fees Park-entry Fee

Rules for Use

Marten River Provincial Park rules apply

Directions

From the HWY 11/17 junction near Seymour Street, head northwest. Turn right at Algonquin Avenue/HWY 11. Continue to follow the highway for about 56 km (34.8 mi) until you reach the Provincial Park.

For More Information

Ontario Provincial Parks are generally open from the May long weekend until Thanksgiving each year, though these dates may vary depending on the Park. For exact operating dates, please contact Ontario Parks at 1-888-ONT-PARK, or call the Marten River Provincial Park directly at (705) 892-2200.

Marten River Provincial Park
2860 ON-11, Marten River, ON
(705) 892-2200

The vast network of trails we celebrate exist on the traditional lands and waterways of the Anishinaabe people within the territory protected by the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850 and Williams Treaties of 1923.