Huckleberry Rock Lookout Trail — Attraction in District Municipality of Muskoka

A mini-mountain experience to "above the the tree line". From the main parking area the trail goes upwards to a loop trail that gives a tour of the whole rock. I recommend going in the clockwise direction (imagine that you are starting at "6" on the clock). Be especially carefully at the north end where the highway cut is at a dangerous opening. The main trail avoids the cliff but there are unofficial markings that go to the edge. The top of the rock is an excellent place to find blueberries. Follow the trail 3/4 around to the south face where there are outstanding views over Lake Muskoka. The hike is relatively easy and the views are the best in the region. There are many benches along the trail that also serve as trail markers. Someone is very committed to this and it is actually nice. There are also a few Muskoka chairs but some are not on the trail. A GPS is helpful. While there is an alternative entry trail from the side road to the east of the rock, it is better to use the parking and main entry off the main road on the south side...

Definitely a must see for Muskoka visitors with at least an hour to spare. Rare location with distant views of Lake Muskoka visible from the house sized boulder from which the trail is named. Steeper climb of 3 or 4 stories near the start of trail at the parking lot. Main loop of two kms includes the 'Huckleberry Rock' to the south west and over looks a deep vertiginous hwy 118 rock cut on the north point. Small children must be watched with caution there and in other sections where the Canadian shield rolls off. Fantastic views particularly late in the day with the descending sun, and particularly in the fall. Some interpretive signs, many huckle/blue berry patches that are generally picked over. Stick to the marked/worn trails as the thin layers of abundant mosses and ground cover are easily disturbed. Alternate access available at the end of Wray road, where one must park on the street, and trail signage is more...

A great place for a short hike and a great lookout! This place starts off with a decent climb up a rock surface, when you reach the top of the hike it opens up to a wide expanse of rock and trees, you can basically choose your own path to explore, there are some lightly "labeled" parts of the trail which you can follow for the quickest route to the lookout, but I usually choose to just go nuts and explore wherever I can. With this method you can spend over an hour here easy, jumping over roots and rocks, climbing little bouldery sections, finding tight squeezes through bramble. Otherwise you can just follow the blazes along the trail, which means you'd spend much less time here, but it's still a good time! It's worth a visit every now and then, but too often, and you'd run out of...