The Rideau Trailhead at Lake Ontario
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unimoggers
N 44° 13.267 W 076° 32.251
18T E 377189 N 4897581
This trail runs from Lake Ontario (here) 300 km to Ottawa.
Waymark Code: WM1ZDE
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 08/08/2007
Views: 110
The plaque reads:
Starting here beside the Little Cataraqui Creek at Lake Ontario, the Rideau Trail follows the route of many pioneers of Kingston.
The 300 km trail passes through Westport, Perth, Smiths Falls and Bell's Corners and ends at Richmond Landing in Ottawa.
The trail, completed in 1971, is maintained by the Rideau Trail Association and is open to all who wish to enjoy it. Passing over public and private land, the route is marked by orange isosceles triangles.
It is also in French.
From the website:
The Rideau Trail Association is a non-profit organization and a founding member of Hike Ontario. Its purpose is to preserve and maintain a hiking trail from Kingston to Ottawa. Its registered trademark is a red-orange isosceles triangle; these triangles are used to mark the main trail linking Kingston and Ottawa (to distinguish the two directions, Kingston-bound trail markers carry yellow tips). In addition to the main trail, there are a number of side trails which are marked by blue triangles. The total length of cleared and marked trails is 387 km.
Recommended number of days to complete: 30.00
Distance in miles or kilometres: 300 km
Shelters?: No
Designated campsites?: No
Number of designated campsites: 0
Permit Required?: No
Trail Website: [Web Link]
Best Season to Hike?: Fall!
Coordinates of the other end's trailhead: Not Listed
Overnight parking fee: Not Listed
Permit Fees?: Not Listed
Overnight parking coordinates: Not Listed
Intermediate Trailhead 1: Not Listed
Intermediate Trailhead 2: Not Listed
Intermediate Trailhead 3: Not Listed
Intermediate Trailhead 4: Not Listed
Intermediate Trailhead 5: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
To log this waymark, you will require a photo of yourself or a member of your team at the trailhead. We would also appreciate a description of your visit to the trailhead, If you walked the trail, tell us about your experience, how long did it take you, did you do it solo, in a group? Please pass on any information useful to others who may choose to follow. The bottom line is tell us about your visit!