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Ontario Hiking Trails in Quetico Park |
The Dawson Trail CampgroundFrench Lake, Quetico Park Pavilion, near Atikokan Ontario - is the only entrance point for visitors with RV's who need drive-in camping. The campground has over 100 campsites amoung tall Pine trees. Electricity, as well as showers, laundromat, full sewer, and other amenities are available. Visit www.ontarioparks.com and book your campsite up to five months in advance!! Several well-marked, interpretive hiking trails, walking trails and one barrier free nature trail are all located along the main campground road, up to the Pavilion and Library.
The walking trails listed below, and several more, are all accessible from Dawson Trail Campground at French Lake, near Atikokan Ontario.
French Falls Trail2.4 km (1hour) strenuous
This trail is not long but has some steep climbs as it follows the cascades of the French River. This is a picturesque, photogenic trail.
Pickerel River Trail0.8 km (30 minutes) barrier free 
The Sheila Hainey Boardwalk along the Pickerel River clips to lowlands along the river's edge through alder, balsam fir and spruce then slowly rises to highlands of pine, birch and poplar. It links the Quetico Information Pavilion at Dawson Trail to French Lake day-use area.
Pickerel Point Trail1.6 km return (30 minutes) moderate
Sometimes difficult and steep, this trail follows the Pickerel River for a view of aquatic life and riparian plants and animals. Pickerel Point is an excellent spot to see bald eagles, great blue herons, king fishers and ospreys.
Pines Hiking Trail10 km return (3.5 hour) moderate
An extension of the Whiskey Jack Trail, Pines takes in a sandy beach guarded by a stand of majestic old-growth red and white pine. Enjoy the solitude of the walk, picnic on the beaches of Pickerel Lake, or venture into the interior. The trail includes moderate to steep climbs. Backpackers can obtain an interior camping permit and hike this trail for overnight camping.
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