Murphys Point Provincial Park

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1 Murphys Point Provincial Park FRONTENAC ARCH BIOSPHERE HIKING TRAIL GUIDE About The Trail A turn of the century mine, sawmill ruins, pioneer homesteads, sky-blue waters, and sylvan splendour are all to be found in Murphys Point Provincial Park. There are plenty of natural landscapes, trails, and an intriguing human legacies for visitors to explore. Trails vary in length and difficulty. Several trails lead to historic sites to explore - such as the McParlan House, Burgess Sawmill, Lally Homestead, and Silver Queen Mine. A small part (6.5 km) of the 300-km Rideau Trail runs through a portion of the park. Located on the Rideau Waterway, the park provides easy access for boater's with a boat launch and docking facilities. Car and RV camping, group camping and backcountry camping (boat-in sites on the Rideau) are all available. For winter hikers, several trails are groomed for cross country sking. Plan Your Trip Purchase a day pass from the Murphys Point Provincial Park registration office for access to all the trails Campground facilities include: Barrier free comfort stations with flush toilets, boat launch, laundromat, park store and visitors centre. KEY FACTS Distance: Variable Difficulty: Easy to Difficult Other key facts: 4 season The Frontenac Arch Biosphere belongs to the world network of UNESCO Biosphere Reserves. The Frontenac Arch Biosphere Network's mission is to encourage people to work together toward a sustainable community. Enough for all, for all time. frontenacarchbiosphere.ca fabexperiences.ca

2 Silver Queen Mine Trail Murphys Point Provincial Park FRONTENAC ARCH BIOSPHERE HIKING TRAIL GUIDE About The Trail Pick up a trail guide at the trailhead then make your way along this easy 2 km interpretative loop designated an Amazing Place by the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Network. Numbered signposts correspond to entries in the trail guide to tell the history of the mine and highlight the many sites along the way. The trail is open everyday but the best way to fully experience this trail is during one of the parks open houses or guided tours. The mine and recreated bunkhouse are open to visitors only during open houses and guided tours. On your way back, take the Beaver Pond Trail as an alternate return trip (1 km) and pass through a flooded section of forest, where you might get a chance to see beavers hard at work. While you are at this end of the park, you can also check out the remains of the Lally Homestead and if you're up for it, hike the.8 km Lally Homestead trail. Plan Your Trip The Silver Queen Mine trail is not located in the main park. First purchase a day pass from the Murphys Point Provincial Park registration office. Once you have your pass, exit the park, turn left on the Lally Rd (Rt 21) and continue approximately 2.5 km to the trailhead parking lot. Interpretive guides can be purchased from the registration office or trailhead for $ , Good shoes are recommended especially in the mine. The trail is considered easy and part of it is gravel roadbed. This portion of the trail is wheelchair accessible, however, the mine and bunkhouse are not. KEY FACTS Distance: 2-3 km Difficulty: Easy, some areas accessible Other key facts: Interpretive trail Photo credit The Frontenac Arch Biosphere belongs to the world network of UNESCO Biosphere Reserves. The Frontenac Arch Biosphere Network's mission is to encourage people to work together toward a sustainable community. Enough for all, for all time. frontenacarchbiosphere.ca fabexperiences.ca

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