Easy hikes and walks around Minden Hills

The viewpoint here is right along the trail and faces southwest to give you a vista over the treetops. To the north the trail splits. The junction is well-marked, and you continue on to your right toward Viewpoint 5.

From here you can see westward across a small quarry toward Halls Lake.

This is the first of your 5 viewpoints on the Circuit of 5 Viewpoints trail. A short spur path takes you to an overlook from which you can see a little pond that the loop trail circumnavigates.

This trail takes you out to the James Cooper Lookout and it can be taken as a short and steep out and back hike from North Shore Road, a shorter and less steep hike from Mifflin Road, or as a loop hike with a bit of road walking. However you decide to tackle this trail you'll be rewarded with great views over Beech Lake.

This viewpoint gives you a beautiful view over Beech Lake, with Maple, Boshkung, and Twelve Mile lakes in the distance. It's accessible via a short, but steep ascent from North Shore Road, or by an easier approach from Miflin Road. Thankfully, there is a bench to rest on while you take in the view.