Manitou Mountain Trail

Manitou Trail Map (PDF Format 1.6MB)

 

The new Manitou Mountain Trail is a 9 km, medium level of difficulty hiking/snowshoeing corridor through picturesque pine forests and spectacular wilderness scenery.   Along this shoulder width trail you will encounter 3 spectacular mountain top vistas.

This trail is not recommended for beginners. A trail map is essential. A compass or GPS is also highly recommended.

 

Trailheads are located at the eastern and western ends of the Manitou Mountain corridor. The eastern trailhead is found on Barrett Chute Rd., 2.7 km. east of Calabogie Peaks Resort. The western trailhead is found on Calabogie Rd. 2.4 km west of Calabogie Peaks Resort.

 

 Following ancient glacial spillways this trail begins at the Barrett Chute Trailhead with a 4 km ascent to the pristine vistas of Red Arrow Rock and Manitou Mountain Lookouts.  The trail then continues westward 3.5 km to the peaceful Eagle’s Nest Lookout and another 1.5 km out to Calabogie Road Trailhead.  This diverse trail also links to the enchanting Lost Valley Trail and the Juniper Ridge Lookout behind Calabogie Peaks and to the scenic Skywalk Trail atop Dickson Mountain.