Murphy’s Pinnacle Lookout rated best lookout point in Ontario: Google Maps

February 17, 2022 · 0 Comments

Written By Paula Brown

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Murphy’s Pinnacle Lookout, a well-known scenic spot in northern Dufferin County, has been listed the top lookout point in Ontario based on Google Maps reviews.

“We live here and we think it’s special, but when you have something at your back door, you sometimes take it for granted for how special it is,” said Mulmur Mayor, Janet Horner. “Certainly, with the pandemic we’ve found that more and more people have discovered Murphy’s Pinnacle as a special place; finding them lining our side roads, taking their families and pets down the trail.”

Part of the Bruce Trail network and located within the Boyne Valley Provincial Park, Murphy’s Pinnacle Lookout gives view to the rolling hills and countryside of Mulmur. The pinnacle is a conical hill deposited by meltwater during the last ice age. To see the views of Murphy’s Pinnacle Lookout hikers can take a short 1.6-kilometre hike to the top or take one of the longer trail routes which include a stop at the scenic spot.

Adrienne Crowder and Julie Hurren, both residents of Guelph, braved the cold weather this past weekend to hike the Boyne Valley trail and spoke with the Free Press about Murphy’s Pinnacle Lookout.

“I’ve been in Boyne Valley for a few hikes before and love it. It’s one of my favourite local hikes because it’s beautiful and the lookout is just one piece,”
said Crowder.

A first-time hiker in the local provincial park, Hurren said, “It’s a nice hidden gem.”

The duo also noted the variety of views along the trail on the way up to the pinnacle speaking of the hardwood forests, open farmland, and ravines.

“There’s a huge range of scenery and it’s very close to towns and cities, so [it’s] very convenient,” said Hurren.

Boyne Valley Provincial Park trails and Murphy’s Pinnacle Lookout are best used and frequented from April to October, but are accessible all year round.