Yes, please. We’d like to get an idea of how many people will be joining us on the hike, as well as give the heads-up to our friends at The Mad Musher so they know how many to expect for lunch.

This is especially important on weekends when both the park and the restaurant are busier.

To register, please follow the steps listed above.

Please note: you must also purchase and/or register a Daily Vehicle Permit for Algonquin Park Hwy 60 corridor.

Yes. The waiver is below. You only need to sign it before your first hike.

Nothing! Helen is inviting you to join her on a personal adventure in the park.

You are, of course, responsible for getting yourself to the park, paying for your Daily Vehicle Permit (or registering your annual/seasonal pass), and outfitting yourself with whatever you need just as if you were going for a hike alone.

No. This hike is time for like-minded individuals to share an adventure, which we expect will include friendly conversation about what we're seeing and doing, but this is not an organized workshop or a tour. Some individuals on the hike may lead / guide / teach various related topics as their profession, and we ask that you respect this is their personal time to enjoy an outing free from “work”.

The plan is to do all of them, eventually! But when we do each trail will be random. We’ll also try to think of the season with consideration to trail conditions and busyness (we photographers tend to prefer fewer people to hold up!).

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On the list are:

• Bat Lake - 5km

• Beaver Pond - 2km

• Big Pines - 2.9km

• Booth’s Rock - 5.1km

• Centennial Ridges - 10km

• Hardwood Lookout - 0.8km (we’ll probably combine this trail with another)

• Hemlock Bluffs - 3.5km

• Logging Museum - 1.3km

• Lookout - 1.9km

• Mizzy Lake - 10.8km

• Peck Lake - 1.9km

• Spruce Bog Boardwalk - 1.5km

• Track & Tower - 7.7km (+5.5km side trail)

• Two Rivers - 2km

• Whiskey Rapids - 2.1km

Ultimately, whatever you bring! :) Which we hope is an adventurous spirit, a positive attitude, a desire to hike and explore, good conversation - and appropriate clothing & footwear! Remember to bring snacks and water, too.

No. Everyone who has a desire to slow down and connect with nature while enjoying the company of like-minded individuals is welcome to tag along.

Absolutely! Just please sign the waiver and mark yourself as going to the event in the Facebook group - it only takes a minute!

Yes, within reason. If the weather reports are indicating unsafe travel, we will cancel / postpone the hike by posting in the Facebook group. We advise you to check the event page before coming.

Please remember, “we” are one individual doing this personally, so if I’m unable to come, I will do my best to notify the group. Please understand that sometimes these things are out of our control.

Only you can determine if you’re physically capable of doing a trail in the park. It is every hiker’s individual responsibility to know their own limits, to pace themselves accordingly, and to only participate in what they’re comfortable doing. Many trails involve a degree of elevation or navigating roots and rocks, which may be wet, icy, slippery, muddy and/or snow covered. Appropriate footwear is essential.

Not really. However, if you have an individual under 18 who you think has both the interest and the patience to join us, you are welcome to bring them. All minors must be accompanied by an adult who is responsible for them. Please be sure to include the names and ages of minors when you sign the waiver. If you have hiked by yourself and a minor comes with you for another hike, please complete the waiver again.

As much as I’d love to meet your pup (I have 3 of my own!), it would be ideal to leave your dog at home. While we may not encounter wildlife on the trails, most photographers will be hoping we do. Our chances of wildlife sightings are best (and less stressful) without dogs in tow.

Please also note that dogs are not allowed on the Mizzy Lake Trail, so in the event you’re unable to leave your best bud at home, that’s a hike you cannot take with them.

If you do bring your dog, they must remain leashed at all times. Please be aware and respectful of your fellow hikers’ comfort levels with dogs, as not everyone loves them like we do!