Length – 17 km (one way)
95% park path
5% roads, detours
Elevation – Flat, with rolling mounds.
Terrain – Mostly paved, with some gravel and sand, as well as bridges.
Skill – Easy.
Traffic – Busy on summer weekends with bikers, people rollerblading, and walkers.
Maps – Plenty of map boards and trail markers; follow the centre line.
Facilities – Plenty of parking lots and toilets, and a snack bar, as well as benches, picnic tables, and a rain shelter.
Highlights – Scenic parks, river vistas, and beaches, as well as some interesting bridges.
Trail Fee – Free.
Phone – 613 239 5000
Website – NCC – National Capital Commission
Similar Trails – Rideau Canal, Lower Rideau River, Cornwall Waterfront,
Local Clubs – Ottawa Bicycle Club
Access – Parking lots at:Mill St. Pub, Westboro Beach, Deschenes Rapids, Britannia Beach, and Haydon Park.
This trail connects from other bike paths along the Rideau Canal and Pinecrest Creek.