Little Trout Lake is a great weekend option for any level of paddler. It represents several hours of gorgeous scenery and well-marked, easy portages into the heart of Algonquin.
All paths contained herein are approximation and are meant for planning purpose only. Do not use them for navigation. Please carry an accurate topographic map for all route finding.
Make sure to begin your trip by checking in at the park office at 8 Main Street in Kearney. There is no check-in at the access point and check-in is required by the provincial parks.
Your trip begins pushing off the small dock at the Magnetewan Lake Access Point. Don't get too comfortable in your boat though as your first portage is only a few hundred meters away.
Once through the short portage to Hambone Lake, you will have another relatively short paddle, albeit quite a bit longer than the first. The second portage is about twice as long as the first but is still very easy on a mostly flat, wide trail.
Once you arrive in Ralph Bice Lake (formerly Butt) you can now settle into a long paddle down the entire length of the lake. Expect this paddle to take a couple of hours and unless conditions are windy it should be a delightful paddle on an iconic Algonquin lake.
At the far end of Ralph Bice, you will find your final portage of the journey. This is the longest portage of the trip, though still quite short and easy. Once in Little Trout Lake, consult your map for campsite locations and enjoy a wonderful evening on the lake.