Although short, there is one final climb before completing La Cloche Silhouette Trail. Elevation changes aren’t terribly steep, but nearing the campsite they start to ramp up. Now that weâve had 2+ months of distance away from the trail, my feelings about the bugs had subsided a little. And if you ever have any questions about the climb, please feel free to reach out – I’m so happy to answer any questions you may have! Even though you cover the most distance, 4km are on the Silver Peak Trail without a pack. Silver Lake to David Lake (via Silver Peak â 543m). It must have felt amaaaazing when you walked without your pack for part of the day!! Though there are many sources, you will drink a lot going up and down and quality sources are far between. Honestly, I’d have to agree – each day on this trail is MUCH more challenging than each day on Kilimanjaro. This is the first time I am hearing about the La Cloche Silhouette Trail and obviously I have to add it to my bucket list. For several months before we went on the hike, we walked everywhere. Today is a “shorter” day at ~17km. The trail was made into a complete loop with the completion of the middle section â Hansen Township â in 1987. where: LaCloche Silhouette Trail in Killarney provincial parkï¼ hike a little bit and then come back Plan: Dec 31,2010: drive to Killarney after work, stay in a B&B or motel that night. Hope to give it a shot one day! Backcountry campsites in Killarney can only be booked by phone. Depending on which end of the campground you parked you car, this could be a 700m day. Length: 78km loop (realistically 85km+ ) , 4-10 days (7 days recommended) We were flying haha! Definitely will plan a trip to this place of wilderness, It is certainly worth the visit – so much beauty I didn’t know existed in Ontario . Alas, the swampy beaver dam crossing combined with the dense forest made for a buggy start to the hike. Killarney is world renowned for its hiking. Killarney Provincial Park . I need to be more adventurous and try this. For more information on the activities, excursions and experiences offered by and within Killarney Mountain Lodge, explore our Waterfront and Resort pages, or contact us directly. The campsites were some of the best I’ve stayed at in Ontario, and a big part of that was the lakes. Luckily there was an incredibly picturesque hilltop shortly after the creek crossing where I could change my socks and admire the incredible views in the process. We all kind of forget that Toronto is further south than a lot of New York, Maine, and Vermont! Hike along the ridges of the LaCloche Mountain Range. Of course, the big factors here are the distances covered each day (at least double) and the weight carried (at least triple). I could really do without those pesky deer flies that follow you around all morning and take chunks out of you…. Home stretch!! Mac and I spent a day driving from the GTA to Killarney and it took us a good six hours (with several breaks). The trail ends in George Lake Campground, and an easy 1km stroll takes you back to your car. Good post. After a while stretching at the car (and immediately exchanging hiking boots for airy sandals) we then headed into the small town of Killarney (population, <500) for ice cream and French fries to celebrate our successful one week on the La Cloche Silhouette Trail. (We walked the extra distance through the campground on the first day and Iâm SO glad we did.). AllTrails has 11 great hiking trails, forest trails, views trails and more, with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers, and nature lovers like you. This makes for some very beautiful scenic views. _____________________________________________, Copyright 2012 Avada | All Rights Reserved | Powered by. Dinner: We alternated between two homemade meals â couscous, textured vegetable protein (tvp), and dried veggies; and powdered potatoes and âsoyrizoâ (tvp with smoked paprika, soy sauce, vinegar, and olive oil). Similar to the first day, the forests then become young and tightly packed again and the trail is wide as you near George Lake. We checked in, paid for our reservations and got our camping permits. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Feb 11, 2012 - Lacloche Trail, Killarney Provincial Park.