CAUTION!! Due to the relative remoteness of the Wilderness terrain, any person who is ALLERGIC to insect bites or stings, or who has any other allergic condition should at all times carry an epipen or other source of injectable adrenalin, and should mention the condition and the location of the epipen to a trusted person on the hike
DO
NOT GO alone into the Wilderness, even if you know what to do if you encouter a
black bear. Attach bells onto your pack to let bears know you are coming, so you
don't surprise them.
The Ganarsaka Hiking Trail Wildands Wilderness Section mainly runs through the Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park.
Features of Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park
- One of the largest, least disturbed natural areas in Central Ontario.
- Forest communities that include white pine, red oak, black spruce, tamarack and lowland hardwood stands.
- Numerous rock ridges separating dozens of small lakes, rivers and streams. There are several scenic cliffs and gorges.
- Scenic features such as Victoria Falls, a series of waterfalls and rapids on the Black River and Scrabble Mountain, a viewpoint overlooking the highlands found at the east end of the park.
- A large number of biologically significant areas. These include Sadowa Wetlands, the Dalton Black Ash Stand, Lewisham Wetland and Riley Lake Barrens.
- A number of significant animal and plant species including the Five-lined Skink (Ontario's only lizard), Spotted Turtle, Eastern Hognose Snake, New England Sedge and Hayden's Sedge.
- Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park is one of Ontario's 69 natural environment class parks, which are defined as outstanding recreational landscapes with representative natural features and historical resources. Natural environment class provincial parks protect significant resources, while providing opportunities for education and recreation.