Emily Tract — Attraction in Kawartha Lakes

Visited it on the weekend, after finishing another trail in the area. There was limited parking about 8 spots, but it was free, and they were available.

The trail seemed pretty upkept, nothing crazy in a terrain but glad it was dirt and tree roots, instead of concrete or gravel.

The whole loop took about 1 hour at a calm pace. Seen two or three other people on the path.

It's a nice little break in nature but nothing too crazy to be intimidated.

Probably a good idea to have some shoes with a bit a grip for more of a comfort hike.

Beware of...

A gorgeous slice of Emily Park's backwoods, there are two different trails you can take depending on how far you want to walk and how much time you have. The trail is built like a figure eight so you can choose to walk the 1 km trail (single loop) or the full path which is about 2 km in total. There are many different species of plant life to observe, just watch out for a bear and/or coyote poop on the trail. There is also a section where poison ivy...

If you need a place to get out and walk it's definitely Emily Tract. It's natural beauty of the woods. It's a decent exercise with about 2k area to walk on. There is other ventures to walk on and do be careful cause on your first venture you might get lost. So ask for help if you do and there is signs that may help though I do feel that needs a bit of an update. Take your phone and most importantly carry some bug spray do not leave it in...