Algonquin Park - Highlands Backpacking Trail

In October of 2020, Dudley hikes the Highland Backpacking Trail of Algonquin Park. This will be his 5th time and possibly the best!

#DudleyDoHike #RoughItInComfort

CAMPOLOGY

CREDITS

[mdlfrzn]

Love Algonquin park. First time there was as a youngster on family vacation in 1974.
Enjoy all your trail reviews too. The Bruce, Rideau, Killarney, and now this.
Great job!

[jeffbackcountry]

Thanks for sharing your walk. I’ve been backpacking that trail for 35 years, multiple times every summer. It never gets old to me, it’s a passion of mine! I also have the Zpacks Altaplex tent but mines in camo. Anyways, happy hiking.

[Querenciatv]

Great Video! Thank you for uploading. Can't wait to see more content 😊

[tinaeckerlin]

Hey Bruce! Love this trail! Last season was really wet. Hike the Highlands in late September, really wet. Hiked the Western Uplands in late October and had wet feet for 5 days! Always beautiful despite wet feet!

[jamiemaxwell]

My friend and I were there around the same time as you, last year (October 26-28). A bit cold and wet, but as you say, "No bugs!". The bridge you made mention of did cause us a bit of trouble and we were thinking that it might be time for a replacement. Great video - enjoyed it and it got me all set to get out there this year.

[snakebitmcgee]

Heading up there next week. Wish me luck hopefully it’s not too muddy 🤙🤙

[kenwilliam]

When I had saw your post I hoped for another long series of videos so that way it would take my mind off this third wave of Covid lockdown we’re going through. Nonetheless another great video and I am very appreciative of the time that you spend to make these and share them with your community.

[Tents.and.Timber]

Love the intro! Such a great trail, we can not wait for this lockdown to be over so we can get back up there. Great little clip, thumbs up from fellow creators!

[marlenemohle]

Great video! Looks peaceful and beautiful. I have never backpacked in Algonquin. Only Killarney. I shall have to check out this park. Thank you for posting. Thank you for your wonderful smile and modeling of positive solo, fall, coldish weather, rainy day hiking.
( *what are the mesh pockets you have on the straps of your backpack?)

[tombeckett]

And good water and breathable boots are a must.🇨🇦👍

[DuyTran-bgzk]

hi Dudley, thanks for uploading such a nice video. I was just wondering how easy or hard this trail is compared to the Algonquin Western Uplands, Im looking to do this trail on a 2 day hike, and not sure if it's as doable as the Western Uplands. Thank you.

[KingDoomfist]

I'm considering trying out this trail next summer instead of my usual paddling trip. Looks serene as hell. No other people is my jam.
Do the backpacking sites have firepits?

[tombeckett]

Your boots can make you or break you. I’ve found that out years ago. Thanks water prof boots don’t forget .🤔😳🇨🇦

[FlightInstructorDave]

Taking my 3 year old on thee short loop next week. Wish me luck 🤣😂

[tombeckett]

I love a hot meal especially in the cold weather or raining weather.

[camillelesco]

Gosh I LOVE your videos. You're living out all my dreams. Are there any beginner backpacking trips in ontario you would reccomend?

[dmbambino]

Unfortunately, OntParks places no caps on how many sites someone can book. A lot of folks book a ton of sites in advance and then cancel the ones they don’t use at the last minute. Gotten worse during COVID I think. Parks should introduce booking caps of some form.

[dariusafrouzi]

doing this trail in two days 1 night. Fit well equipped. Recommended?

[sebasm]

As someone wanting to get into backpacking (I live in Ontario) what resources and or tips should I be aware of??

[OntarioBirdingOLD]

How do you make those cold soak meals?