Restoule Provincial Park, 8818 Highway 534, Restoule, ON P0H 2R0

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After a morning hike, afternoon swimming and relaxing we decided to check out the Angel’s Point Trail at Restoule Provincial Parkl. This area was originally meant to be another campground, which why there are loops and if you check out the trail sign it resembles a campground layout. The trail is divided into a 2 kilometre outside trail and a 2.5 kilometer inside loop. The inside trails were overgrown, so we stuck with the outside loop. The trail was easy, with gentle hills and a smooth, fairly straight path. Great evening hike for Maya after doing the River Trail and swimming during the day.

The trail would be great for children and even strollers could traverse it easily.

Ferns filled in vast areas that had been originally cleared for campsites.

Bracket fungi was abundant throughout the trail.

There were many different species of fern growing on this trail. Unfortunately, photographing plants for artistic purposes does not always help to identify them. In the future I have to remember to photograph the fern’s silhouette, an up-close image of the fronds, the underside of the fronds, the stalks and the fiddleheads (if there are any present).

Fields of various ferns filled in cleared areas and covered the forest floor.

Wild red raspberries are a fantastic food source for many mammals and a large number of birds. Behind the raspberry plant you can see the leaves of a bunchberry plant.

This Shining Club-Moss is a perennial and is often referred to as ground pines or creeping cedars. They are in the family of fern-allies, Lycopodiaceae. These plants do not have any flowers and reproduce using spores. Throughout the world there are over 950 species of club-mosses.

Evidence of the motor boats allowed on Restoule Lake can be seen in the lines made in the water.

The trail is narrow but well maintained and very easy to hike.

Maya was enjoying the hike and seeing more ruffed grouse in the under brush.

A beautiful example of the Heal-all native plant which has been used in herbal medicine for generations. This plant, also known as Self-heal, is edible and is part of the mint family.