Munro Lake Trail

Hard work, totally worth it!

Very beautiful

I've been hiking along this trail twice, and I will be back a third time. This is a notably steep and challenging hike all the way up to Munro Lake, and is roughly 5km one way. Once at Munro Lake, you can continue on up to Dennet Lake if you're willing to hike another 45 minutes or so.

The first time giving this trail a try, I saw a black bear nearby, so make sure you're prepared for that situation. My second time, going in January, saw me almost get to Munro Lake, but a fair bit of snow had obscured the trail and made me turn back.

Some thoughtful hikers have noted a "Viewpoint Loop" about 3 km in, after a rough series of switchbacks, which provide a beautiful view of the surrounding scenery with just a slight detour. You'll see signs for this loop, along with a sign letting you know Munro Lake is another 1.6km away.

The majority of the hike takes place amongst a rather thick old growth forest, which is beautiful in it's own right, but is lacking in views.

Look for the entrance to this hike about 3 kilometers after the entrance to Minnekhada Regional Park - its unmarked, on the left side of the road. Overall, a gorgeous and very quiet trail that's best done between June to October.

Good trail. Quite steep at times.