Speckling the shimmering expanse of the St. Lawrence River are hundreds of picturesque isles known as the Thousand Islands, a superb setting for leisurely boat sight-seeing cruises out to historic atrractions or a longer stay in a local cottage.
The Backbone Trail begins at the Backbone Horse Campground, and traverses the forest through shrub lands, pastures, old roads and many old homestead sites. It intersects the Interloken and Burnt Hill Trails to the south and the No-Tan-Takto trail to the north. It is a relatively flat primitive trail with natural tread, gravel in wet places and mowed paths through fenced pastures. Please close gates behind you. From the north the Backbone trail can be accessed at the corner of Ball Diamond Road and Wardner Corner Road or at the Foster Pond parking lot. Follow the signs and blaze marks. Please practice Leave No Trace ethics, such as carry out what you carry in.
Details
Length:
5.5 miles
Difficulty:
Easy
Time:
1.5 - 2.5 hours
Additional Details:
No motorized vehicles except snowmobiles when conditions permits
Trails are closed to horse users from March 15th thru May 1st due to muddy conditions.
Be aware Hikers, Mountain Bikers, Skiers and Snowmobilers also use this trail in season.
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