I love hiking in Killarney Provincial Park, but if there’s one I particularly enjoy, it’s the Granite Ridge Trail in the fall because it offers spectacular views of the fall colors.

This year I decided to register my cell phone and take you on a virtual hike to the top of the trail.

Local folk musician Andy Lowewho himself spent a lot of time in Killarney, kindly allowed me to use his lovely song “Killarney in the Fall” to accompany my video.

I probably missed peak fall colors by about a week this year, but it was still beautiful and a fun way to spend part of the day. If you go, be sure to bring lunch so you can have a picnic at one of the lookouts.

According to a description provided by Killarney OutfittersGranite Ridge Trail begins by winding through old fields and forests. On the ridge, two lookouts offer incredible views of the park.

From South Lookout, Collins Inlet and Phillip Edward Island follow the coast below. Georgian Bay stretches to the horizon. To the west, Manitoulin Island is visible on a clear day. The north lookout opens onto the ridges of the La Cloche range, which extend as far as the eye can see. The nearest ridge is Killarney Ridge. Blue Ridge lies beyond the north.

Granite Ridge Trail offers a “bird’s eye view” of the area, showing hikers the spectacular scenery of this special part of Ontario.

The approximately two-kilometer loop course takes approximately 1.5 hours (give or take, depending on your fitness level). The difficulty is moderate, with some steep sections. In rainy weather, rock surfaces are very slippery and the trail may be wet.

Heidi Ulrichsen is the associate editor of Sudbury.com. Boldness is made possible by our Community Leaders Program.