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Lac Deschênes Beach – Fletcher Wildlife Garden loop from Dow's Lake / Lac Dow

Lac Deschênes Beach – Fletcher Wildlife Garden loop from Dow's Lake / Lac Dow

Moderate

10

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Lac Deschênes Beach – Fletcher Wildlife Garden loop from Dow's Lake / Lac Dow

03:27

65.7km

250m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.16 km for 1.09 km

Dismount required: • December-March (otherwise open)

After 5.36 km for 2.53 km

Dismount required: • December-March (otherwise open)

After 9.89 km for 851 m

Dismount required: • December-March (otherwise open)

After 10.9 km for 129 m

Dismount required: • December-March (otherwise open)

After 16.1 km for 2.40 km

Dismount required: • December-March (otherwise open)

After 18.6 km for 2.91 km

Dismount required: • December-March (otherwise open)

After 28.5 km for 4.55 km

Dismount required: • December-March (otherwise open)

After 49.2 km for 158 m

Closed: • June 29, 2026-August 21, 2026 (otherwise open)

After 57.3 km for 2.53 km

Dismount required: • December-March (otherwise open)

After 60.9 km for 1.09 km

Dismount required: • December-March (otherwise open)

After 62.4 km for 454 m

Dismount required: • December-March (otherwise open)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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5.34 km

Carlington Woods

Forest

2

13.3 km

Britannia Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Great cafe with treats and a wonderful affogato.

Tip by

3

13.6 km

Britannia Park

Highlight • Beach

Britannia Park is a spacious waterfront area where the Ottawa River broadens into a sweeping expanse. The park includes a sandy beach, open green space, and paved pathways that meander …

Tip by

4

14.3 km

Grandeur Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

A small viewpoint off of the main trail looks down the length of the Ottawa River. On a good day you can see many sailboats, and parks line the verdant …

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5

14.5 km

Ottawa River Pathway along the water

Highlight • Beach

Go take a dip!

Tip by

6

18.6 km

Wesley Clover Parks

Highlight • Camping

Wesley Clover Parks spans an impressive 200 hectares and is home to an equestrian centre, sport fields, a campground, and an education centre. The park has both public restrooms and water fountains.

Tip by

7

33.7 km

View of power lines and fields

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a Beautiful view!

Tip by

42.4 km

Lime Kiln

Forest

9

43.1 km

Uprooted Trees on Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

Skip the southernmost loop onto the trail called Badlands, it is completely impassable now. Otherwise the rest of the loop is a fairly easy ride with lots of great sights and geocaches.

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43.6 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

11

64.0 km

Fletcher Wildlife Garden

Highlight • Forest

Like the Dominion Arboretum, Fletcher Wildlife Garden is free to enter and open from dawn to dusk. Maintained by the Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club, it's home to carefully tended habitats for a variety of wildlife, including butterflies and amphibians.

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B

65.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.7 km

19.4 km

7.90 km

2.59 km

2.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.4 km

13.6 km

13.3 km

281 m

176 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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