Uprooted Trees on Forest Trail – View of power lines and fields loop from Kanata North

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Uprooted Trees on Forest Trail – View of power lines and fields loop from Kanata North

Moderate

riders

Uprooted Trees on Forest Trail – View of power lines and fields loop from Kanata North

04:00

57.0km

240m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 7.44 km for 904 m

Dismount required: • December-March (otherwise open)

After 26.2 km for 158 m

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

After 31.2 km for 158 m

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

After 48.0 km for 5.43 km

Dismount required: • December-March (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

691 m

Beaver Pond

Highlight • Lake

Most of the vegetation down to the bank is mowed, so you get a great view across the pond. There are some benches to sit and enjoy the water, and the trail is paved. This is a very family-friendly spot.

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9.65 km

Abandoned Log House and Stone Cellar

Highlight • Historical Site

Walk a few feet away and you will find a massive hole lined with stones.

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18.7 km

Viewpoint

36.3 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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37.1 km

Lime Kiln

Forest

37.7 km

Forest Trail Near Ottawa

Highlight • Trail

There are some very technical spots (at least for me) but they aren't long and are easily walkable in decent shoes. The trail has some amazing and varied sights.

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45.2 km

Kichesippi Beer Co. Brewery, Tap Room, and Beer Garden

Highlight • Pub

If on the Trans Canada trail, for a spicy descent right before grabbing a drink take the hill down on your right, instead of the paved path on the left.

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47.2 km

View of power lines and fields

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a Beautiful view!

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51.8 km

Bridge over Watt's Creek

Highlight • Bridge

This small bridge crosses Watt's Creek and gives hikers and bikers a good look down onto the dark, slow-moving waters. This creek flows for about 10 kilometres through urban Kanata.

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52.7 km

Watt's Creek Pathway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Watt's Creek Pathway follows Watt's Creek and is open to hiking, running, and biking. It's fully paved and easy to access with a stroller or wheelchair, as there is only …

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57.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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