🌳 Mississippi Mills – Almonte Riverwalk ♿

Starting from the Almonte Old Town Hall, meander along the beautiful Mississippi River to a viewing platform overlooking the falls at the site of the old Victoria Woolen Mill. This lovely little trail follows a boardwalk of bridges over the falls right in the hub of downtown shopping and restaurants.

Parking and washrooms are available at Old Town Hall and Visitor Information Centre, 14 Bridge St, Almonte.

Running from just below the McNeely Avenue Bridge at Hwy.29 in Carleton Place to the junction of Hillcrest Drive and River Road in Appleton, this 7-km accessible trail showcases varied landscapes beside the gorgeous Mississippi River. Watch for prevalent wildlife along the river and in the meadows. There are directional signs and it is open all hours. 370 William St Carleton Place.

🌳 Carleton Place – Riverside Trail ♿

Enjoy the natural and architectural beauty of Carleton Place along this 0.5-km paved) trail. Head out from the beach at Riverside Park. You’ll find benches, picnic tables, a playground and a boat launch at the end of Lake Avenue West. Parking is available. 137 John St, Carleton Place.

🌳 Smiths Falls – Smiths Falls Heritage Trail

Experience the recreational opportunities in Smiths Falls along the heart of the Rideau Canal Waterway. A number of multi-use trails welcomes walkers, hikers, birders, photographers, cyclists, snowshoeers, cross-country skiiers, and snowmobilers.

Take the Heritage trail and discover sixteen pedestals along this beautiful historic waterway, offering glimpses into the stories of Smiths Falls industry, culture and achievements. Reconnect with nature and walk through wooded scenery along with Cataraqui Trail. 30 Lombard St.

🌳 Tay Valley – Tay River Pathway ♿

Located on the western outskirts of Perth behind Lanark Lodge and adjacent to the Lanark County Administration Building, this 1.5-km loop trail provides a lovely accessible outdoor experience. It passes the Round Garden, which is a unique garden designed for all the senses, as well as a white pine reforestation. It is suitable for wheelchairs and includes several park benches. No winter trail grooming.

🌳 Baird Trail

Dubbed one of the most beautiful trails in Lanark County, this 2.4 km trail loops (2 loops approximately 1.2 km each) through forests featuring giant maple and beech trees coupled with evidence of pioneer farming and red pine plantations. Parking, picnic tables and interpretive signage. Leashed dogs are permitted. 1024 Herron Mills Rd., Lanark Highlands. Parking lot not winter maintained and no winter trail grooming.

This gravel-topped and partly paved accessible trail from Beckwith to Carleton Place features three branches; Shady, CJ’s and McGregor. Totaling over 3 km of designated trail between Beckwith Park and McNeely Avenue, the trail head is close to the Beckwith Park Nature Trails and ends near the Trans Canada Trail in Carleton Place. Parking and washrooms are available at Beckwith Park arena. The trail starts across the street from the Beckwith Public School at 1523 9th Line of Beckwith, Carleton Place.

McTavish Branch & Doherty Branch

5 kms of gravel-topped nature trail with 1 km of road shoulder connect the 10th Line East to Ashton and the Ashton Pub.

🌳 Perth – Darou Farm Trail

With approximately 1.3 km of trail configured in two loops to the north and south, you’ll love this relaxing stroll through the open fields. A small parking lot is on the old farmhouse site and the path has been mowed so the loops are easy to follow. Solid running shoes or hiking boots are recommended, as the surface is uneven in places. 2845 Rideau Ferry Road, Perth.

🌳 Tay Havelock Trail

Popular with ATV users and snowmobilers, this multi-use 90 km trail (22 km within Lanark County) follows an abandoned rail bed. There are multiple access points as it links with other trails for a journey through the scenic countryside. Parking lot is winter maintained.

Parking:

18460 Hwy 7, Perth

453 Armstrong Road

🌳 Accessible Forest Trail ♿

This 1 km fully accessible trail, and shorter loop, meanders through a diverse mix of deciduous and coniferous forest. This public outdoor space encompasses accessible outdoor exercise equipment, benches, and accessible picnic tables with parking onsite.

 

A portable washroom is available from May to October. Located at 4337 Narrows Lock Road in Tay Valley Township.

🌳 John Miller Park ♿

This passive park is equipped with a gravel parking area, a park bench, a picnic table, a bicycle rack, and an accessible path featuring an interpretive sign at the water’s edge. Located at 105 Ernest Way.

🌳 Kingston ↔ Renfrew – K & P Trail

The K&P trail is a 180-km multi-use recreational trail that connects downtown Kingston to the Town of Renfrew where it intersects with the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail. Journey along this former railbed, formerly the Kingston to Pembroke Line, affectionately called the “Kick and Push.”

 

The trail surface is mostly gravel and is open for use year-round. The trailhead is near 13780 Hwy. 509, with a parking area about 3 km south of Snow Road Station. Multiple access points.

🌳 Ottawa ↔ Kingston – Rideau Trail

Avid hikers have no shortage of natural and cultural features to explore on this remarkable all-season, 387-km trail between Ottawa and Kingston. With a range of rugged Canadian Shield lands contrasted with quiet meadows and farmers’ fields along stretches of roadway, this trail offers something for everyone.

 

There are multiple access points. Parking at Conlon Farm or at the Crystal Palace in Perth, Lower Reach Park in Smiths Falls and Rosedale Hall in Montague, 657 Rosedale Road South, Smiths Falls.

🌳 Smiths Falls ↔ Strathcona – Cataraqui Trail 

This four-season multi-use gravel trail stretches for 102.2 km from Smiths Falls to Strathcona as part of the Trans-Canada and Rideau Trails. Revel in the history of the former railroad as you pass through or near numerous small communities along the way. Across from 123 Lombard Street, Smiths Falls.

🌳 Smiths Falls ↔ Papineau-Cameron –  Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail

The 296 km Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail is a year-round, multi-use corridor stretching from near Smiths Falls to just shy of Mattawa, passing through Lanark County, Renfrew County, and Papineau-Cameron Township. Its 62 km within Lanark County offer stellar scenery and world-class views, with a level stone dust surface perfect for cycling, walking, horseback riding, all-terrain vehicles, and snowmobiles.

The OVRT connects multiple communities in an ambitious, multi-year project to repurpose the former Canadian Pacific

Railway line. Parking lots are winter maintained.

Accessibility

The Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail includes 4.95 kilometers of accessible trail in the following locations:

• Municipality of Mississippi Mills beginning 800 metres south of John Street and ending at Carrs Street (2.81 kilometres)
• Town of Carleton Place beginning at the Highway 7 underpass and ending at Townline Road (2.14 kilometres)

These sections of trail meet the accessible design standards as defined by Ontario Regulation 191/11:

• Cross Slope: Average of 2% and maximum of 5%
• Running Slope: Average of 1% and maximum of 4.5%
• Trail Width: Average of 4.4 metres
• Surface Type: Compacted Stone Dust

Parking:

171 Waba Rd, Pakenham

180 Reserve St, Mississippi Mills (Almonte)

17 Coleman St, Carleton Place

2378 10th Line Beckwith, Carleton Place (Beckwith)

500 Perth Rd, Smiths Falls (Franktown)

🌳 Trans Canada Trail

This travel corridor is expected to be the longest trail of its kind in the world, covering more than 22,000 kilometres across Canada. In southern Ontario more than half of the trail has been built along abandoned rail lines. It is a multi-use trail featuring a wide-ranging terrains and landscapes that offer many natural and cultural attributes.

 

This 105.7-km route on Lanark County roads connect the Cataraqui Trail, the Tay Havelock Trail and the new Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail (OVRT) to extend your scenic journey through the historic communities of Carleton Place, Almonte, Lanark, Perth and Smiths Falls. Multiple access points.

🍁 Fulton’s 

Open all year. 399 Sugar Bush Rd, Pakenham. Pass purchase required.

🍁 Thompsontown Maple

Open all year. 780 Black Rock Lane, Clayton.

🍁 Fortune Farms

Open in season. 2442 Wolf Grove Rd, Almonte.

🍁 Temple’s Sugar Bush

Open all year. 1700 Ferguson’s Falls Road, Lanark.

🍁 Wheeler’s Maple Products

Open all year. 1001 Highland Line, McDonalds Corners.

Explore our diverse trail collection and trail maps for your upcoming adventure.

🌳 Community Map

🌳 Trail Map

🌳 Blueberry Mountain Trail

Experience rich biodiversity at one of the Seven Wonders of Lanark County. Meadows, a cascading creek and century-old tree stands are part of the experience. For the lookout, there is a short, steep climb to the top of Blueberry Mountain. As a land trust conservation easement, maps are available from Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust Conservancy.

Open all seasons. Outhouse and parking available. 502 Hills of Peace Rd., Lanark Highlands.

🌳 Mill of Kintail Trails

Explore 4.7 km of walking trails at this historic site. The grounds, operated by Mississippi Valley Conservation, are open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Victoria Day to Thanksgiving. Well-marked trails take you to the mill and over the bridge.

Museums, a gatehouse, store, washrooms, a playground, parking and picnic area are onsite. Fees may apply. Located at 2854 Conc. 8 Ramsay, Almonte.

🌳 Purdon Conversation Area Trail ♿

One of the Seven Wonders of Lanark County, see North America’s largest colony of Showy Lady’s Slipper orchids on two trails: the 400-m Orchid Trail featuring a 400-m wheelchair accessible boardwalk and the 1.3-km Ted Mosquin Highland

Trail loop. Pit toilets and coach parking.

Blooming season is mid-June to Mid-July. Trails open May 15 to Oct. 15.  Located at Concession Road 8, Lanark Highlands.

🌳 High Lonesome Nature Reserve

8 km of marked trails over both flat and hilly terrain. Excellent spot to view wildlife, with beaver ponds, naturalized meadows and wetlands. 867 Carbine Road, Pakenham.

🌳 Mississippi Lake National Wildlife Area / Migratory Bird Sanctuary 

Mississippi Lake National Wildlife Area and the Migratory Bird Sanctuary and its 3km hiking trail through forest overlap on Mississippi Lake near Innisville and are beautiful spots to connect with nature. Onsite facilities include a picnic area, boat launch, trail and washroom.

 

Portions of the bird sanctuary are seasonally restricted from September 15 to December 15, except for direct access to Mississippi Lake via the McIntyre Creek boat launch.

 

Access by water or Drummond Concession 9A or by land from Drummond Concession 9A southwest of the parking lot and across from the laneway access to a private residence at 1091 Drummond Concession 9 A.

🌳 Perth Wildlife Reserve

Butterflies, birds and beautiful lookouts – see the outstanding features offered here. The Betty Wilson Nature Trail (2.5 km) leads to an observation tower at the stunning Tay Marsh, which teems with life. The Butterfly Trail (0.7 km), features plant species beloved by butterflies. Located at 100 Wildlife Road, south of Perth, there is parking, an outdoor centre and interpretive signs.