The Crack, Killarney: Photos, Reviews & Location

At a glance

#1 of 7 Tourist attractions in Killarney #1 of 10 Hiking areas in Killarney

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.90

6.9 km from the center of Killarney

Rating breakdown

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Killarney, ON P0M 2A0, Canada

ontarioparks.com

+1 705-287-2900

Quick facts

What is the rating of The Crack?: The Crack is rated 4.9 out of 5 based on 451 reviews.
How does The Crack rank in Killarney?: The Crack is #1 of 7 Tourist attractions in Killarney by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is The Crack located?: Killarney, ON P0M 2A0, Canada — 6.9 km from the center of Killarney.
How can I contact The Crack?: Phone: +1 705-287-2900 · Website: ontarioparks.com

Went for a winter hike with friends, highly recommend!! Don’t be discouraged if there’s not a lot of experience in hiking as long as proper equipments are prepared. Micro-spikes are A MUST-HAVE!! Extremely slippery and icy during winter times and difficult to walk without crampons.

The view is absolutely amazing and the hike is filled with fun little climbs and views.

Katie Jackson 2023 Dec 20

This is a stunning view and can be done relatively quickly if you are fit. I loved this hike. You will be climbing up boulders. Have a picnic at the top!

RitchES 2023 Dec 08

Trail for experienced hikers. Really fun. Go well prepared. No bears were seen in December.

Vishal Chaudhary 2023 Oct 21

Must try trail hike for beginners who want to challenge themselves a short extreme hike. Please do have hiking shoes and stay in group as there are bears and bring energy bars and water

Mengyuan Chen 2023 Oct 09

Watch out for a broken branch that is likely to fall off; it is right above the trail, about 15min walk from the parking lot.
The view from the hill top is definitely stunning. Overall this is a challenging trail -- please do some homework and prepare yourself well enough.

Hannah Sawyer 2023 Oct 05

Fun hike! We were nervous based on an article from the parks but one way it took us about an hour. There is lots of variation on the hike with soft wooded areas, uneven rocky paths, and then a moderately steep stone path. It's very fun! Hiking boots recommended as I imagine normal running shoes may not have the best tread for some portions. Finally getting to the top, relaxing and enjoying the view with a little snack is fantastic.

Emily Wallace 2023 Oct 04

What an amazing day! Killarney Provincial Park as a whole is a stunning area, especially with all of the fall colours right now. The views however from the top of "The Crack" hiking trail, are even better! Despite being quite difficult when climbing up and back down the mountain, the photos I got at the top were absolutely worth it. I would definitely suggest proper hiking shoes and lots of water. Overall this experience was fantastic. We encountered a beautiful display of sunrays peaking through the clouds only amplifying the beauty of the landscape even more. Definitely not something I would personally attempt in the dark. If you're wanting to see the fall colours, enjoy a nice hike, and challenge your abilities, this is definitely the place to go.

Sree Charan 2023 Jan 12

Enjoyed the trail, it's was marked as difficult, 60% of the trail is pretty much flat with a gradual increase in altitude and the trail gets a bit challenging when you reach the top, at some point you'll need to use all fours 🤚🤚🦶🦶.

The long climb is worth the view, it was breathtaking, you can enjoy 270 view.

Should bring enough water and snacks so you can stay hydrated and have enough energy to complete the trail. Don't forget the bug spray, You'll need it!!

Only one complaint was, people were smoking weed, which was annoying as others hikers were trying to enjoy the pristine view and the air.