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Lac Deschênes Beach – Dow's Lake loop from Dow's Lake / Lac Dow

Lac Deschênes Beach – Dow's Lake loop from Dow's Lake / Lac Dow

Moderate

10

riders

Lac Deschênes Beach – Dow's Lake loop from Dow's Lake / Lac Dow

03:36

68.7km

260m

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: March 27, 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 28.4 km for 4.55 km

Dismount required: • December-March (otherwise open)

After 57.2 km for 2.53 km

Dismount required: • December-March (otherwise open)

After 60.8 km for 1.09 km

Dismount required: • December-March (otherwise open)

After 62.3 km for 454 m

Dismount required: • December-March (otherwise open)

After 67.3 km for 556 m

Dismount required: • December-March (otherwise open)

After 68.2 km for 103 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

14.4 km

Lac Deschênes Beach

Highlight • Beach

Go take a dip!

Tip by

5

33.7 km

View of power lines and fields

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a Beautiful view!

Tip by

42.3 km

Lime Kiln

Forest

43.5 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

8

63.9 km

Fletcher Wildlife Garden

Highlight • Forest

65.4 km

Rideau Canal

Lake

10

65.8 km

Dow's Lake

Highlight • Lake

Spectacular view!

Translated by Google •

Tip by

68.0 km

Dow's Lake

Lake

B

68.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.9 km

18.8 km

8.25 km

2.69 km

2.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.5 km

13.7 km

13.0 km

345 m

213 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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12°C

16 %

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