The boy and I haven't exactly decided on this trip yet, we're debating between a couple different trails. Maybe you guys can help us pick?! We're thinking about doing one or two weekend trips, no canoes this year, just hike in and hike out.
Option 1: Frontenac Park's Slide Lake Loop
21 km long, 4.6 km from park office. There is a campsite that looks about half way along Black Lake that we could stay at. This would end up only being a 1 night stay, since it's a fairly short loop. It is however, listed as the most rugged trail of the whole park, so it may take us a while to do. This park is about a 3 hour drive for us though, so that's quite a drive for a one night trip.
Option 2: Bon Echo's Abes and Essens Loop
17 km long, 5 different campsite options. We would again do this one as a one night trip not two. I've read a lot about this trail and there seem to be mixed reviews, many people say that it's a pretty hike for the first two loops, but doing the full 17 km is apparently not worth it as the trail becomes overgrown and hard to follow because due to such little use. This park is about a 2 hour drive for us, which is a little more reasonable for a one night trip.
Option 3: Lake Placid/The Adirondacks
There are tons of options here, it's about a 2.5- 3 hour drive depending on what part we hiked. The exciting news is backcountry camping is free here, the bad news is it's first come first serve, which is a little sketchy to me.
I'm going to keep looking, hopefully I can find something somewhat close to home and exciting! Any suggestions? Which one would you choose?
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