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Information
This 11 km trail starts
in the pretty town of Calabogie and follows the abandoned K&P railroad
across the Madawaska River. Wetland wildlife will be seen in the bogs
that border the railroad as it makes it's way to Norway Lake. Ahead of
you on the route back are the picturesque Calabogie Peaks.
How
to get there
Halfway between Renfrew
and Arnprior on Hwy 17, take Cty Rd 508 (Calabogie Rd) 26 km to Calabogie.
Turn left onto 511 at Stinson gas station just as you reach Calabogie.
Veering left through the village staying on Cty Rd 511, go over two
bridges. Directly after crossing the second bridge, you will see the
tourist information booth to the right where you can park.
Directions
- Leave the lot and cross over Hwy 511.
Immediately in front of you is the trail starting at the newly refurbished
K&P Trail Bridge.
- Soon the railroad crosses a second (wooden)
bridge high over the Madawaska River. Cross Cty Rd 511, ignoring a
side track to your left
- Continue on and go straight across Cty
Rd 508 to the signpost indicating the K&P Railroad.
- Follow the railroad trail for another
2.5 km. The next county road that you will reach is Murphy Rd. Take
a good look at this crossing because you will pass this way again
on the way back.
- Continue on the
K&P past bogs where American Bitterns have been seen. Perhaps
stop for a break by the relatively undeveloped Norway Lake. Continue
on the K&P until Murphy Rd is met a second time. Here, leave the
K&P trail by turning left onto Murphy Rd.
- After walking
on Murphy Rd rejoin the K&P Railroad. This is done where it crosses
Murphy Rd the first time. From here, retrace your steps back to Calabogie.
This stretch of trail is very picturesque, as ahead and to your right
are hills of the Calabogie Peaks.
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Alternative return route:
Continuing down Murphy Rd is an alternative to the K&P Trail.
If Murphy Rd is chosen as the trail back, continue down it until you
reach the highway (Cty Rd 508). Go straight across the highway (TAKE
CARE CROSSING). Descend into Calabogie on Lanark Rd (Cty Rd
511), which can be busy and initially lacks a sidewalk. Continue along
Lanark Rd and re-pickup the K&P trail on your left. If you come
to a small intersection, then you have gone too far. As you re-enter
the K&P trail you will see the two bridges, where you first set
out.
Map
-- Calabogie
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