Ascent of Taylor Island Highpoint on 2020-02-21| Others in Party: | Janis
| | Date: | Friday, February 21, 2020 | | Ascent Type: | Successful Summit Attained | | Peak: | Taylor Island Highpoint | | Location: | Canada | | Elevation: | 830 ft / 252 m |
Ascent Trip ReportTaylor Island is a large island in Lake Muskoka. It is approx. 3 km long and at best about 0.5 km at its widest. The island is formed by two parallel ridges with a central depression. Down the centre runs a hydro right of way. The perimeter of the island is pretty much lined with cottages. The only time to bag this peak is in the winter and when Lake Muskoka is safely frozen. We X-country skied from our cottage down the channel between Taylor Island and the mainland. We entered the island along a snowmobile trail and climbed to the main ridge. Turning right we followed the hydro right of way as it passed near the Highpoint. There were a couple of rock piles at the summit. Standing there, we had excellent views over Lake Muskoka. We then skied along the central spine of Taylor Island for about 2 km exiting onto Lake Muskoka at Turtle Bay. |
| Summary Total Data | | Total Elevation Gain: | 92 ft / 28 m | | Round-Trip Distance: | 3.5 mi / 5.7 km | | Route Conditions: | Unmaintained Trail, Snow on Ground | | Gear Used: | Skis | | Weather: | Cold, Breezy, Partly Cloudy | | Ascent Statistics | | Gain on way in: | 92 ft / 28 m | | Distance: | 1.5 mi / 2.3 km | | Start Trailhead: | Cottage Lake Muskoka 738 ft / 224 m | | Descent Statistics | | Distance: | 2.1 mi / 3.3 km | | Route: | via hydro right of way on Taylor Island | | End Trailhead: | Cottage Lake Muskoka |
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