Hike FullInto Beetle Lake

Catch the awesome colours on this challenging 5km hike through scenic hardwood forest, across Oxbow Creek and up to a 100 ft. ridge overlooking Oxtongue Lake. Hike ends with a steep decline to Oxtongue Lake Community. Good hiking boots or shoes are recommended. It will be necessary to ford a stream so plan to remove your footwear to make a crossing. Before or after your hike plan a trip to Ragged Falls or do some shopping at Algonquin Outfitters. Suitable for adults and youth.

HIKE #: 14

DATE: Sunday, September 22

START TIME:   9:30 am

DURATION: 2 hours, 5km

LOCATION: Algonquin Outfitters, 1035 Algonquin Outfitters Rd. Dwight ‐ 705‐635‐2243

RATING: Challenging

MAXIMUM # 20

AMENITIES: Parking, washrooms

LEADER: Deborah MacLean

LEADER BIO: Having cottaged in the Haliburton County area for 50 years, Deb MacLean has now retired to the area and is an avid hiker. She is a member of the local Haliburton Trekkers club and has paddled, snowshoed and hiked the many land and water trails in the Haliburton Highlands and Algonquin Park.

DIRECTIONS: Follow Hwy 35 north approximately 66km to Hwy 60. Turn right (east) on Hwy 60 to the community of Oxtongue, approximately 10km. and follow the signs to Algonquin Outfitters. The distance from Minden is approximately 76km and 100 km from Haliburton. GPS coordinates: N45.37999, W78.92536