Ontario
Highland Backpacking Trail — Algonquin Provincial Park
An 80-kilometre loop through Algonquin's interior, crossing ridge terrain and linking more than a dozen backcountry campsites above the Highway 60 corridor.
Canadian Provincial Parks
Trail guides for hikers across Canada
Difficulty ratings, seasonal access windows, and gear checklists for day hikes and multi-day routes in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta provincial parks.
Trail Guides
Three parks. Three routes.
Each guide covers the route, current difficulty rating, what to pack, and when the trail is accessible.
British Columbia
Black Tusk via Rubble Creek — Garibaldi Provincial Park
The route to Black Tusk climbs from Rubble Creek through old-growth forest to alpine meadows and ends at a volcanic plug rising 2,315 metres above sea level.
Alberta
Ptarmigan Cirque Day Hike — Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
A short but steep loop above Highwood Pass that enters subalpine larch forest and opens into a glacially carved cirque with views of the Kananaskis Range.
About This Site
Trail information for Canadian provincial parks
Goodfield Daily collects publicly available trail data from provincial park authorities and published trip reports. Each guide notes the official difficulty classification, typical distance and elevation figures, gear considerations, and the seasonal window when the trail is open.
Trail conditions change. Snow, washouts, and closures can alter access on short notice. Always confirm current status with the relevant provincial park authority before departing.
Quick Reference
Difficulty Scale Used
- Easy — Well-marked trail, minimal elevation gain, suitable for most fitness levels
- Moderate — Some steep sections, 300–700 m elevation gain, day-pack weight
- Moderate–Hard — Multi-day distance or sustained climbing over 700 m
- Strenuous — Significant elevation, exposed terrain, or technical sections