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.
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Aermotor LL-25
Abandoned
Ontario
Backcountry
Boat
Off-road
Off-trail
Snow
None
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Location
Matachewan, ON P0K, Canada
Year Built
NA
Elevation
Unknown
Coordinates
47° 56' 23.964" N 80° 45' 46.008" W
Status
Abandoned
Verification Status
Not Verified
Published
Nov 11, 2022 @ 3:17
Last modified
Nov 11, 2022 @ 3:17
Mistinikon Lake Fire Tower
Matachewan, ON P0K, Canada
History
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.