The group camping area of the park, you can also find a small beach, washroom, otentiks and rustic cabins. Start on the left from the washrooms near the parking and walk around the point and cut through the group camping area.
Trail Location
- Starting waypoint: 44.398660, -65.233120 (open map)
- Location source: Trail waypoint from gpx_for_app index
- GPX file: jim_charles_2017.gpx
- GPX track name: Jim Charles 2017
Recent Trail Notes
Recent trail-related items found during a five-year scan from July 12, 2021 through July 12, 2026. Verify access, closures, and conditions with the park, trail manager, or local association before heading out.
No recent trail-specific news item was found in the five-year scan. This draft keeps the section as a review note so it can be refreshed before publishing.
Trip Summary
Trip Stats
1.4km
Distance
0.9mi
Distance
0h 28m
Total time
3.0km/h
Avg speed (incl. stops)
2.9km/h
Moving speed
200m
Elevation gain
124m
Elevation loss
176m
Highest point
Elevation Profile
Terrain & Pace Summary
Steep Hike
A demanding climb with 200 m of elevation gain over 1.4 km (142 m/km). Expect sustained ascent and a real workout.
Leisurely Walk
Easy 2.9 km/h pace — plenty of time to take in the surroundings.
Waypoints & Stops
- 014 (44.39530, -65.23232)
- 015 (44.39819, -65.23246)
- Cabin (44.39689, -65.23137)
- Jim Charles Parking — Jim CHarles 2017 (44.39867, -65.23313)
- Jim Charles washroom — Jim CHarles 2017 (44.39817, -65.23249)
- Shelter (44.39666, -65.23332)
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