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Glen McKenzie

Completed a 9.5 km loop of the Torrance Barrens Trails. Our hike included the Pine Ridge Loop and the Barrens Extension Trails. The landscape in my opinion is breathtaking. As the name suggests, it is somewhat "Barren." The trails from our perspective where a great change from hiking miles of forested trails. It is completely different from the typical Muskoka trail. The trails are very well marked with white blazes on trees and rocks and with some plastics flagging tape tied to branches. At the trail head there is parking for maybe 8 cars. There is a port-potty available but to my understanding(i didn't use it) it could stand some cleaning. As well, there is some info about the Barrens and trail maps in a mail box at the trail head. Overall the hike isn't a huge challenge. There was only one very small steep ascent on the Pine Ridge section after crossing a small bridge. Not far from Bala or Gravenhurst. If you where looking for an afternoon outing, you might consider this is an option.