Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve
Hiking The Solitaire Trail
Hiking The Solitaire Trail at Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve
Located near Huntsville, Ontario, Canada, the Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve is a privately owned wilderness area open to the public year-round. Spanning over 10,000 pristine acres of mixed forest and featuring twenty private lakes, it offers a unique outdoor experience.
Accessible at no cost, the reserve boasts more than 70 km of trails for hiking, biking, skiing, and snowshoeing, supporting diverse recreational activities throughout the seasons. This accessibility is sustained through Conscientious Forest Management, ensuring long-term sustainability while promoting environmental research and supporting local community use.
Funding for this free access is generated through rental accommodations and campsites within the reserve. Renowned for its well-maintained trails, developed over 80 years, Limberlost offers a variety of routes catering to different levels of hiking proficiency and preferences.
These trails wind through spectacular natural features and scenic lake vistas, inviting visitors to explore and appreciate the reserve’s rich biodiversity. Many trails are groomed to high standards, accommodating joggers and leisurely nature enthusiasts alike. Sections have been widened to enhance safety and comfort, thanks to volunteer efforts from nearby cottagers and contributions to the Limberlost Master Guide.
This guide provides valuable insights into the reserve’s natural wonders and wildlife habitats, fostering safe and enriching experiences for all who visit. Contributions to the Trails Youth Initiatives further support educational programs at Limberlost, ensuring its legacy as a cherished wilderness destination.
The main goal of Limberlost is to maintain free access to the 10,000-acre Muskoka property to promote safe experiences in the wilderness.
This free access is funded through income generated from rental accommodations and campsites.
Hiking Trails At Limberlost Forest & Wildlife Reserve
Limberlost is famous for its varied hiking trails. Their development began more than 80 years ago.
In total, Limberlost offers more than 70 km of woodland trails and extensive woodland roads, rated as to the grade and quality to cater to those seeking more strenuous exercise.
More than two-thirds of the trails on the Limberlost Reserve are groomed and qualify as high quality trails, as opposed to rugged hiking paths. As such, they are suitable for joggers as well as individuals who prefer to enjoy nature at their leisure.
Furthermore, large sections of the trails have been widened to enable hikers to walk abreast each other and engage in conversations undistracted by concerns about stumbling and hurting themselves.
We are grateful to neighbouring cottagers who volunteered their time to work on the trails, as well as to those who contributed historical information for inclusion in our Limberlost Master Guide. This information should help visitors spend many safe and stimulating days enjoying and learning about nature. The Limberlost Master Guide contains background information on popular natural features and selected wildlife habitats on the Limberlost property. Donations go directly to Trails Youth Initiatives, who have a Northern Campus at the Limberlost Forest.
