[lat_lon_dms latitude="47.93999" longitude="-80.76278"]

Mistinikon Lake Fire Tower

Matachewan, ON P0K

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Aermotor LL-25

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Abandoned

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Elev. 509 m

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Overview

Located west of Matachewan, the Fire Tower Trail can be accessed by canoe or boat from the Mistinkon River near the base of the west channel passing Bell Island. A canoe can be dropped in the water further south where the Asbestos Mine Road bridge crosses the river. This is a 3 km (1.9 mi) return trail with a 110 m (360 ft) elevation gain.

Field Notes

  • Lookout Type

Aermotor LL-25

  • Tower Status

Abandoned

  • Registry ID

11414

  • Build Date

Unspecified

  • Elevation

509 m

  • Access

Backcountry

Geodata & Coordinates

Note: Coordinates listed on this site are intended as a guideline only. Locations are based on the best available information but may not be exact. Terrain changes, historical shifts, and data errors can affect accuracy — always verify before visiting or navigating to a site.

  • Lat / Long

47.93999, -80.76278

  • DMS

47°56.399′N · 80°45.767′W

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Mistinikon Lake Fire Tower

Matachewan, ON P0K

·

Aermotor LL-25

·

Abandoned

·

Elev. 509 m

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Overview

Located west of Matachewan, the Fire Tower Trail can be accessed by canoe or boat from the Mistinkon River near the base of the west channel passing Bell Island. A canoe can be dropped in the water further south where the Asbestos Mine Road bridge crosses the river. This is a 3 km (1.9 mi) return trail with a 110 m (360 ft) elevation gain.

Key Facts

  • Lookout Type

Aermotor LL-25

  • Tower Status

Abandoned

  • Registry ID

11414

  • Build Date

Unknown

  • Elevation

509 m

  • Access

Backcountry

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Geodata & Coordinates

Note: Coordinates listed on this site are intended as a guideline only. Locations are based on the best available information but may not be exact. Terrain changes, historical shifts, and data errors can affect accuracy — always verify before visiting or navigating to a site.

  • Lat / Long

47.93999, -80.76278

  • DMS

47°56.399′N · 80°45.767′W

  • What3Words
  • what3words
  • UTM
17 517716 5309658 Copied!
  • Plus Code
68XV6WPQ+VX
  • Geohash
f0w8dpnqd

Trip Reports

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