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Mount McKay

Mountain in Ontario · 489 m

489 m
Elevation
164 m
Prominence
0.7 km
Hike length one way
48.3447, -89.2864
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Mount McKay

0.7 km
one way
142 m
of ascent
37 min
round trip

The route starts at Top of McKay Trail — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

337 m701 m · 479 m

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Parking and starting point

1Top of McKay TrailRecommended
marked trailhead · east of the peak
0.7 km on foot · ↑ 142 m · about 37 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · east of the peak
about 5.0 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · north of the peak
about 6.7 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Mount McKay?

Mount McKay is 489 m above sea level and lies in Ontario. Its prominence is 164 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Mount McKay?

From Top of McKay Trail it is about 0.7 km one way with 142 m of ascent. Expect around 37 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Mount McKay?

The nearest starting point is Top of McKay Trail (east of the peak) — 0.7 km on foot · ↑ 142 m · about 37 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area east of the peak (about 5.0 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Mount McKay in Conquer?

Yes — Mount McKay is one of 12,621 peaks in Canada in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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