| Valley Explore |
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|  | WalkExplore the Ottawa Valley on foot. This guide offers walking trails through hamlets, towns and... | |
 | BikeThe Ottawa Valley offers excellent biking opportunities for the beginner and the sports enthusiast.... | |
 | DriveThe following tours, designed for the independent traveller via car or bike, will escort you along... | |
 | XC SkiThe Ottawa Valley has a variety excellent cross-country trails for various skill levels. This guide... | |
 | CanoeThe Ottawa Valley offers a variety of interesting paddling excursions with rivers and creeks... | |
 | WaterfallsWaterfalls, large and thunderous or sleek and elegant, are fascinating natural formations. The... | |
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|  | The Madawaska Highlands follow the Madawaska River from Algonquin Park to Calabogie. This is a beautiful, mountainous region with many wilderness and Crown land areas, hardwood forests, and hundreds of lakes. Following the northern edge of the Madawaska Highlands is the Opeongo Line. This early settlement line is as well known for the abundance of log homesteads and outbuilding that are still in use today. Today the Opeongo Line is a favorite scenic area, particularly in the fall when the trees are changing colours. |
| 1. Calabogie |
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|  | This 11 km trail starts in the pretty town of Calabogie and follows the abandoned K&P railroad to Norway Lake.
Read More| DISTANCE: | 11 km | | TRAIL TYPE: | Unpaved railroad and country roads | | DIFFICULTY: | Easy |
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| 2. Gillies Grove |
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|  | A 3.6 km circular walk in the town of Arnprior by the Madawaska River then through Gillies Grove, which is a rare remnant of old growth forest.
Read More| DISTANCE: | 3.6 km round trip | | TRAIL TYPE: | Well maintained paved and unpaved
paths | | DIFFICULTY: | Easy |
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| 3. Jewellville |
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|  | A 14 km circular walk with fine Fall colours that leads up into the Madawaska Highlands and through the hamlet of Rosenthal.
Read More| DISTANCE: | 14 km round trip | | TRAIL TYPE: | Unpaved and unpaved country roads | | DIFFICULTY: | Good footing, with a some steep hills |
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| 4. Lochwinnoch |
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|  | This 4 km or 8 km walk along quiet country roads, in part skirted by hardwood trees, takes the walker by a rare example of a round barn.
Read More| DISTANCE: | 4.3, 8.4 km | | TRAIL TYPE: | Paved and unpaved country roads | | DIFFICULTY: | Easy with moderate slopes |
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| 5. Macnamara Trail |
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|  | This 4 km interpretive nature trail includes broadwalks and an observation tower which provide a grandstand view of the natural world.
Read More| DISTANCE: | 4 km | | TRAIL TYPE: | Unpaved trails, including boardwalks | | DIFFICULTY: | Easy slopes |
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| 6. Opeongo Road - Lake Clear |
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|  | A 7 km circular walk pass the First Baptist Church and along the historic Opeongo Road and an old track with stone hedges.
Read More| DISTANCE: | 7 km round trip | | TRAIL TYPE: | Along a trail, paved and unpaved
country roads | | DIFFICULTY: | Moderate footing, a moderately
steep hill |
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| 7. Renfrew Millennium Trail |
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|  | The Millennium Trail at Renfrew is 3.4 kilometers long and follows the route of the CN Railway through the heart of Renfrew town.
Read More| DISTANCE: | 3.4 km | | TRAIL TYPE: | Stone dust, abandoned railway | | DIFFICULTY: | Easy, suitable for wheelchairs |
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| 8. Eagle's Nest Trail |
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|  | An easy hike along an old logging road that climbs gradually uphill through the woods leading to the spectacular Eagles Nest Lookout at the top of a 120 metre cliff
Read More| Trail Name: | Eagles Nest Trail | | Distance: | 3 km | | Trail Type: | Unpaved trail |
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| 9. Madawaska Nordic Trails |
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|  | Cross country ski trails in winter, hiking trails in summer; Madawaska Nordic offers 18 km. of easy hiking trails. These trails, which were at one time old logging roads wind their way through a picturesque forest landscape with lots of gentle ups and downs to keep the outing visually interesting and lots of fun.
Read More| Distance | 18 km | | Trail Type | Unpaved trails | | Difficulty | Easy |
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| 10. Manitou Mountain Trail |
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|  | The Manitou Mountain Trail is a 9 km, hiking/snowshoeing corridor through picturesque pine forests and spectacular wilderness scenery. Along this shoulder width trail you will encounter 3 spectacular mountain top vistas. This trail is not recommended for beginners. A trail map is essential. A compass or GPS is also highly recommended.
Read More| Distance: | 9 km.
| | Trail Type: | Unpaved trail | | Difficulty: | Medium. Care needed at mountain-top vistas. |
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| 11. Trails at Calabogie Peaks |
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|  | There are 3 trails at Calabogie Peaks Resort. – Bear Claw, Skywalk and Lost Valley.
Read More| Distance: | Bear Claw Trail: 2.5
Skywalk Trail: 1.5
Lost Valley Trail: 4.0 km.
| | Trail Types: | Unpaved, ‘shoulder width’ paths | | Difficulty: | Easy to Medium. |
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