Hi all,

I'm heading to Algonquin this weekend and I was wondering if the backpacking permit will be required for hiking the shorter loop of Highlands Backpacking Trail over one day?

Thx!

Nope, not needed

Jeff

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Nope, same rule applies as other day trails. You can park in the parking lot from 7am to 11pm I think it is? That day pass is good for anywhere in the park (excluding the obvious areas with posted signs). If you want to park overnight, you need a different permit. I've done quite a large chunk of the High Lands trail without actually back packing myself.