ALMOST AT PEAK !!!!
Report Date: Tuesday September 22, 2009
Dominant Colour: A substantial portion of the Sugar Maple canopy is showing quickly developing yellows, oranges, and reds. Recent below freezing temperatures, frost, and shortening daylight length has been rapidly encouraging the breakdown of chlorophyll (the green food manufacturing pigment in leaves) revealing Algonquin's spectacular fall colour.
The peak of fall colour in the Sugar Maple canopy is expected during the last week of September or the first week of October. For the past 35 years, the average peak of Sugar and Red Maples in Algonquin Park has been September 27 (with a range from September 15 [1982] to October 9 [1996]. This variation in this peak is a result of numerous variables such as temperature, frost, precipitation, winds, etc., thus exact timing can not be precisely determined until it happens.
Traditionally, higher elevation areas of Algonquin Park, such as the western portion of the Highway 60 Corridor out to Algonquin Inn and the western half of the backcountry change colour eariler than the eastern half, as a result of the east's lower elevation. This year, wide-spread frost has encouraged fall foliage change throughout the Highway 60 area including: West Gate (km 0.0); Lake of Two Rivers Picnic Ground and Beach (km 33.8); and Brewer Lake (km 48.6).
Therefore, plan now for your Algonquin Park fall foliage trip any time from now to mid-October to see Algonquin's brightest season.
This fall foligage colour report will be updated as the season progresses. Check back for updates.
Percentage of Colour Change: 40-49%
Percentage of Leaf Fall: 0%-9%
Good places for viewing: West Gate (km 0.0)
Algonquin Art Centre (km 20.0)
Two Rivers Picnic Ground and Beach (km 33.8)
Visitor Centre Viewing Deck (km 43.0)
Brewer Lake (km 48.6)
Algonquin's Backcountry (Interior)
Side Roads with Great Foliage Viewing Opportunities: Arowhon Road (north from km 15.4)
Source Lake Road (north from km 20.0)
Centennial Ridges Road (south from km 37.6)
Rock Lake Road (south from km 40.3)
Opeongo Road (north from km 46.3). This road is best for late season foliage viewing.
Recommended Trails: Hardwood Lookout Trail (Km 13.8)
Track and Tower Trail (Km 25.0)
Centennial Ridges Trail (south from Km 37.6)
Booth's Rock Trail (south from Km 40.3)
Lookout Trail (Km 39.7)
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Showing posts with label ALGONQUIN PARK FALL COLOUR REPORT. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ALGONQUIN PARK FALL COLOUR REPORT. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
RENTING MOUNTAIN BIKES INSIDE ALGONQUIN PARK
We are asked, 'where can we rent mountain bikes and the best place to use them ?'.
so that you don't have the hassle of renting a bike, placing it on top of your car, and transporting it. The answer, simply rent a bike directly from the Two Rivers Store located 34.1 kms from the West gate on highway # 60.
Once you have parked and rented the bike you can just head out directly from the store onto the bike trail which runs along the old railway line which makes it nice and flat in parts.
The Lake of Two Rivers Store rents GIANT Mountain Bikes. All bikes are well maintained, are available in a variety of frame sizes and include a helmet in the rental rates.
Rental Rates:
Mountain Bikes (with Helmet) $ 34.50 / day (24 hour rental)
$ 23.50 / half-day (4 hour rental)
Youth Bikes (with Helmet) $ 23.50 / day (24 hour rental)
$ 16.50 / half-day ( 4 hour rental)
Rates do not include PST and GST. In additional to the rental fee (payable at the time of rental) a refundable damage deposit of $50.00 per bike is required.
The Old Railway Bike Trail is easily accessible from the Lake of Two Rivers Store and runs for 10 km from Mew Lake Campground to Rock Lake. It utilizes an old railway bed (and therefore is flat) that runs along the shore of Lake of Two Rivers and Whitefish Lake. It’s perfect for family outings and beginner to intermediate bikers.
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so that you don't have the hassle of renting a bike, placing it on top of your car, and transporting it. The answer, simply rent a bike directly from the Two Rivers Store located 34.1 kms from the West gate on highway # 60.
Once you have parked and rented the bike you can just head out directly from the store onto the bike trail which runs along the old railway line which makes it nice and flat in parts.
The Lake of Two Rivers Store rents GIANT Mountain Bikes. All bikes are well maintained, are available in a variety of frame sizes and include a helmet in the rental rates.
Rental Rates:
Mountain Bikes (with Helmet) $ 34.50 / day (24 hour rental)
$ 23.50 / half-day (4 hour rental)
Youth Bikes (with Helmet) $ 23.50 / day (24 hour rental)
$ 16.50 / half-day ( 4 hour rental)
Rates do not include PST and GST. In additional to the rental fee (payable at the time of rental) a refundable damage deposit of $50.00 per bike is required.
The Old Railway Bike Trail is easily accessible from the Lake of Two Rivers Store and runs for 10 km from Mew Lake Campground to Rock Lake. It utilizes an old railway bed (and therefore is flat) that runs along the shore of Lake of Two Rivers and Whitefish Lake. It’s perfect for family outings and beginner to intermediate bikers.
www.algonquininn.com
e-mail stay@algonquininn.com
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
ALGONQUIN PARK FALL COLOUR REPORT
Report Date: Wednesday September 16, 2009
Dominant Colour: A small portion of the Sugar Maple canopy has already started to show fall colour change. Temperatures as low as 1°C have been recorded in Algonquin Park already encouraging the progress of fall colour change.
The peak of fall colour in the Sugar Maple canopy is expected during the last week of September or the first week of October. This peak is subject to numerous variables such as temperature, frost, precipitation, winds, etc., thus exact timing can not be precisely determined until it happens.
Traditionally, higher elevation areas of Algonquin Park, such as the western portion of the Highway 60 Corridor and the western half of the backcountry change colour eariler than the eastern half, as a result of the east's lower elevation.
Therefore, plan now for your Park visit starting mid-September to mid-October to see Algonquin's brightest season.
This fall foligage colour report will be updated as the season progresses. Check back for updates.
Percentage of Colour Change: 20-29%
Percentage of Leaf Fall: 0%-9%
Good places for viewing: West Gate (km 0.0)
Algonquin Art Centre (km 20.0)
Two Rivers Picnic Ground and Beach (km 33.8)
Visitor Centre Viewing Deck (km 43.0)
Brewer Lake (km 48.6)
Algonquin's Backcountry (Interior)
Side Roads with Great Foliage Viewing Opportunities: Arowhon Road (north from km 15.4)
Source Lake Road (north from km 20.0)
Centennial Ridges Road (south from km 37.6)
Rock Lake Road (south from km 40.3)
Opeongo Road (north from km 46.3). This road is best for late season foliage viewing.
Recommended Trails: Hardwood Lookout Trail (Km 13.8)
Track and Tower Trail (Km 25.0)
Centennial Ridges Trail (south from Km 37.6)
Booth's Rock Trail (south from Km 40.3)
Lookout Trail (Km 39.7)
www.algonquininn.com
e-mail stay@algonquininn.com
Dominant Colour: A small portion of the Sugar Maple canopy has already started to show fall colour change. Temperatures as low as 1°C have been recorded in Algonquin Park already encouraging the progress of fall colour change.
The peak of fall colour in the Sugar Maple canopy is expected during the last week of September or the first week of October. This peak is subject to numerous variables such as temperature, frost, precipitation, winds, etc., thus exact timing can not be precisely determined until it happens.
Traditionally, higher elevation areas of Algonquin Park, such as the western portion of the Highway 60 Corridor and the western half of the backcountry change colour eariler than the eastern half, as a result of the east's lower elevation.
Therefore, plan now for your Park visit starting mid-September to mid-October to see Algonquin's brightest season.
This fall foligage colour report will be updated as the season progresses. Check back for updates.
Percentage of Colour Change: 20-29%
Percentage of Leaf Fall: 0%-9%
Good places for viewing: West Gate (km 0.0)
Algonquin Art Centre (km 20.0)
Two Rivers Picnic Ground and Beach (km 33.8)
Visitor Centre Viewing Deck (km 43.0)
Brewer Lake (km 48.6)
Algonquin's Backcountry (Interior)
Side Roads with Great Foliage Viewing Opportunities: Arowhon Road (north from km 15.4)
Source Lake Road (north from km 20.0)
Centennial Ridges Road (south from km 37.6)
Rock Lake Road (south from km 40.3)
Opeongo Road (north from km 46.3). This road is best for late season foliage viewing.
Recommended Trails: Hardwood Lookout Trail (Km 13.8)
Track and Tower Trail (Km 25.0)
Centennial Ridges Trail (south from Km 37.6)
Booth's Rock Trail (south from Km 40.3)
Lookout Trail (Km 39.7)
www.algonquininn.com
e-mail stay@algonquininn.com
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