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RATING:
-Easy |
TOUR
TYPE:
-Out and back |
TOTAL
DISTANCE :
-10 km one way |
START
/ FINISH:
-Mew Lake or Rock Lake Campground |
HIGHLIGHTS:
-Abandoned Railway Bed
-Interpretive Signs
-Lakes and Forest |
SURFACE:
-Gravel and dirt: 10 km |
TIME
ALLOWANCE:
-Beginner: 1.5 hr
-Intermediate: 1 hr
-Advanced: 0.5 hr |
FURTHER
INFORMATION:
-Pick up the Algonquin Park Trail Guide
pamphlet from the park gate for complete instructions. |
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Old Railway Bike Trail
Information
Algonquin Park has an easy 10
km family bicycle trail. Most of the trail follows the abandoned bed
of the historic Ottawa, Arnprior, and Parry Sound Railway that was built
across the park in 1895 and then abandoned (in stages in the 1930’s,
40s and 50s). Along the trail are introductory sign panels featuring
historical photographs, which show the “old days” of the railway.
The Old Railway Bike Trail is a great way to spend a few hours on a
leisurely outing soaking up some
fascinating Algonquin history and scenery.
Directions
- The trail runs between Mew Lake and
Rock Lake campgrounds (see Algonquin Park maps). If you are camping
at Rock Lake, Coon Lake, Mew Lake or Lake of Two Rivers you can pick
up the trail from your campsite. If you are travelling by car for
a day trip you can find the beginning of the trail at the Mew Lake
Campsite.
- Consult Algonquin Park Trail Guide pamphlet
for more information.
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