K&P and Cataraqui Trails - Harrowsmith, Ontario
N 44° 24.320 W 076° 40.323
18T E 366860 N 4918253
The K&P and Cataraqui trails meet here, or diverge from here if you are going the other way. The Cat Trail is over 100 km long and the K&P Trail is currently 60 km and being added to. Both are part of the TransCanada Trail.
Waymark Code: WM10H91
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/08/2019
Views: 4
One stipulation that is abused a bit is that ATVs or side-by-sides are not permitted on the Cataraqui Trail or this part of the K&P Trail. Head about 10 km further north on the K&P (north of the town of Verona) and you can use your ATV. Snowmobiles require a permit but not other users do. A portion of both trails is part of the TransCanada Trail.
The K&P (former Kingston & Pembroke Railroad) has seen a significant investment over the last decade. Over $1 million has been infused to buy the right-of-way and upgrade it including several key bridges. The County of Frontenac is the owner. There are several sections that total nearly 100 km. Some sections are still to be finished.
The Cataraqui Trail has been in use for about 20 years and is owned and maintained by the Cataraqui Conservation Authority. It runs 100+ km between Smiths Falls and Strathcona.
In both areas, it is the Lennox and Addington Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club (one of the many members of the OFSC - Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs) that maintains the trails. The trails are part of the broader provincial network.
Recommended number of days to complete: 4.00
Distance in miles or kilometres: 100+ km
Shelters?: No
Designated campsites?: No
Number of designated campsites: 0
Permit Required?: No
Trail Website: [Web Link]
Best Season to Hike?: Fall
Overnight parking fee: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Permit Fees?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Coordinates of the other end's trailhead: 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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