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RATING:
-Moderate |
TOUR
TYPE:
-Loop |
TOTAL
DISTANCE:
-29 km |
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START
/ FINISH:
-Dacre (Hwy 132; 25 km west of Town of
Renfrew)
- Park at Dacre Hotel off to corner; or 0.5 km north on Hwy 513
at the Victory Church
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HIGHLIGHTS:
-Dacre Ski Hill
-Dacre and Area Community Centre
-St. Patrick Church and Holy Well
-Balaclava Ghost Town |
SURFACE:
-Pavement: 20 km
-Gravel: 9 km |
TIME
ALLOWANCE:
-Beginner: 2.5 hr
-Intermediate: 2 hr
-Advanced: 1 to 1.5 hr |
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Information
This route follows the base of
Mount St. Patrick Mountains to the village of Mount St. Patrick. The
St. Patrick Church dates back to 1869 and is the oldest active Roman
Catholic Church in the County. The route crosses Hwy 132 and winds up
and down narrow dirt roads into the ghost town of Balaclava. The old
abandoned mill, store and hotel in Balaclava give you a taste of days
gone by.
Directions
- From Dacre, ride
south on Flat Rd for 8.2 km; you will pass Dacre Ski Hill at 4 km,
and the Dacre and Area Community Centre.
- When you reach
the T-intersection at 8.2 km, turn left and ride 1.5 km into the village
of Mount St. Patrick; a quick detour at St. Patrick Church will take
you to the Holy Well.
- Continue on Mount
St. Patrick Rd for 6 km to Hwy 132; there are a few hills on this
stretch of road.
- At Hwy 132, turn
left for 0.5 km; turn right onto Tom’s Rd; this is a gravel road
with some hills.
- When you reach
the T-intersection at 21.7 km, turn left. Proceed to the stop sign
in Balaclava.
- Turn left and
cross the bridge in Balaclava; here, you will have an excellent view
of the abandoned mill and other abandoned buildings.
- Continue on paved
Scotch Bush Rd and back to the hamlet of Dacre.
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