Point Trail - Murphy's Point

This trail loops around Murphys Point peninsula. It meanders through forest to a sandy beach overlooking Big Rideau Lake where there are picnic tables, toilets and change facilities.

Located on the historic Rideau Waterway, this park near Perth offers tours of a restored mica mine and trails – groomed in winter for cross-country skiing – to sawmill ruins and pioneer homesteads.

At Big Rideau Lake, pitch your tent at a boat-in campsite and enjoy boating, canoeing and exceptional fishing. 

For more information on trails or to view a trail video by activity please go to the OTC Youtube Channel

Ontario Trails do not own or manage any trails. Check with the identified manager before using this trail. Do not trespass, allowed uses only.

For more information on the great sport of snowshoeing please see our partner Snowshoe Canada

Characteristics & Access

Upcoming Events

• Tay Valley Cross Country Ski Club: 2022-12-18 - 2022-12-18
  The Club, in cooperation with the authorities at the Park, designs and maintains the ski trail network.
• Tay Valley Cross Country Ski Club: 2022-12-25 - 2022-12-25
  The Club, in cooperation with the authorities at the Park, designs and maintains the ski trail network.
• Tay Valley Cross Country Ski Club: 2023-01-07 - 2023-01-07
  The Club, in cooperation with the authorities at the Park, designs and maintains the ski trail network.
• Tay Valley Cross Country Ski Club: 2023-01-21 - 2023-01-21
  The Club, in cooperation with the authorities at the Park, designs and maintains the ski trail network.
• Tay Valley Cross Country Ski Club: 2023-01-22 - 2023-01-22
  The Club, in cooperation with the authorities at the Park, designs and maintains the ski trail network.
• Tay Valley Cross Country Ski Club: 2023-01-28 - 2023-01-28
  The Club, in cooperation with the authorities at the Park, designs and maintains the ski trail network.
• Tay Valley Cross Country Ski Club: 2023-02-05 - 2023-02-05
  The Club, in cooperation with the authorities at the Park, designs and maintains the ski trail network.
• Tay Valley Cross Country Ski Club: 2023-02-19 - 2023-02-19
  The Club, in cooperation with the authorities at the Park, designs and maintains the ski trail network.
• Tay Valley Cross Country Ski Club: 2023-02-26 - 2023-02-26
  The Club, in cooperation with the authorities at the Park, designs and maintains the ski trail network.
• Tay Valley Cross Country Ski Club: 2023-03-05 - 2023-03-05
  The Club, in cooperation with the authorities at the Park, designs and maintains the ski trail network.
• Tay Valley Cross Country Ski Club: 2023-03-11 - 2023-03-11
  The Club, in cooperation with the authorities at the Park, designs and maintains the ski trail network.
• Tay Valley Cross Country Ski Club: 2023-03-12 - 2023-03-12
  The Club, in cooperation with the authorities at the Park, designs and maintains the ski trail network.
• Tay Valley Cross Country Ski Club: 2023-03-18 - 2023-03-18
  The Club, in cooperation with the authorities at the Park, designs and maintains the ski trail network.
• Tay Valley Cross Country Ski Club: 2023-03-19 - 2023-03-19
  The Club, in cooperation with the authorities at the Park, designs and maintains the ski trail network.
• Tay Valley Cross Country Ski Club: 2023-03-25 - 2023-03-25
  The Club, in cooperation with the authorities at the Park, designs and maintains the ski trail network.
• Tay Valley Cross Country Ski Club: 2023-03-26 - 2023-03-26
  The Club, in cooperation with the authorities at the Park, designs and maintains the ski trail network.

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