the High Pines Trail, as well as the Clifftop Trail that leads up along the top of the Mazinaw Rock, providing views from its designated viewing areas above the narrows of Mazinaw Lake. It is also possible to rent self-propelled water craft to explore the lakes and waterways of the park. Bon Echo Provincial Park has beaches along Mazinaw Lake, including North Beach (at the southern end of Upper Mazinaw Lake), Main Beach and South Beach (both at the northern end of Lower Mazinaw Lake). The beach waters are generally at their warmest in August, and swimmer's itch is not uncommon. Natural history Several of the lakes on the Abes and Essens trail are stone-bottomed, hewn by glacial procession. They are relatively free of detritus and sand, and as such, the water is clear and cold. Consequently, these lakes are relatively devoid of fish and plant species found elsewhere throughout the park. Small fish can be observed, but generally only closer to the shores of these lakes, or clustered around the islands found therein. In most lakes, lake trout, yellow pickerel, smallmouth and largemouth bass, lake whitefish, and northern pike can all be found. Additionally, in the more secluded areas one may see white-tailed deer, moose, black bear, red fox, beaver, and raccoons. Commonly seen mammals include eastern cottontail rabbits, eastern chipmunks, red squirrels, gray squirrels, and voles. It also hosts Ontario's only lizard, the five-lined skink. Notes References Campbell, J. (2000). The Mazinaw Experience: Bon Echo and Beyond, Toronto: Natural Heritage/Natural History, Inc. External links Friends of Bon Echo Provincial parks of Ontario Parks in Lennox and Addington County National Historic Sites in Ontario Rock art in North America Petroglyphs in Canada Protected areas established in 1965 1965 establishments in Ontario Campsites in Canada