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The Lennox & Addington County Trails include 12 looping routes consisting of 600 kilometres of paved roadway where you never retrace your path, yet are able to end where you began.
The L&A County Trails are found in the heart of beautiful Eastern Ontario. Stretching northward from the shore of Lake Ontario, the routes are found on well-maintained county and select local roadways – ideal for on-road cycling enthusiasts. As you travel, you’ll experience the natural beauty, unique history, and unforgettable rural charm that Lennox & Addington has to offer.
Some routes are more challenging than others but all are well-marked, easily accessible, and promise to be exciting. Whether you’re on your bike, in your car, walking, or in-line skating, the L&A County Trails are an ideal getaway for anyone seeking a day-long or extended excursion.
Below you will find route descriptions, maps and general information about each of Lennox & Addington's County Trails.
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Route A: Newburgh
Length: 30 km
Difficulty: Moderate
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The perfect way to spend a morning or afternoon, this route takes you through the beautiful village of Newburgh. Offering rolling hills and long flat stretches, you can challenge your endurance or make this ride a leisurely excursion. There are many places to stop along the way to enjoy the wide-open spaces and still be back in time for lunch or dinner. This loop takes you through the communities of Newburgh, Napanee and Camden East.
Route B: Napanee River
Length: 24 km
Difficulty: Moderate
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This is a great route, offering picturesque views of the Napanee River and the Bay of Quinte. You could complete this loop it in an hour or take three hours and enjoy the river's edge and rolling hills. There’s a lot to see and enjoy.
Route C: Camden
Length: 63 km
Difficulty: Moderate
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The Camden Route surrounds the Camden Lake Wildlife Management Area and provides picturesque farmland, charming villages, and natural beauty, making this loop a memorable experience. The rolling hills and long flat stretches found along this ride are appealing to almost all cycling enthusiasts. This route takes you through the communities of Camden East, Odessa, Wilton, Yarker, Colebrook, Moscow, Enterprise and Centreville.
Route D: Shoreline
Length: 71
Difficulty: Moderate
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Long before we ever considered trekking in this region, the United Empire Loyalists walked this beautiful countryside. Farmland, apple orchards, and vineyards now dominate this route as you glimpse our past through a number of historical sights. Nearly half of the distance of this route follows the shoreline of Lake Ontario along the Loyalist Parkway. You may need two days for this loop because there is so much to see. This ride takes you through the communities of Napanee, Adolphustown, Conway, Sandhurst and Bath.
Route E: Hay Bay
Length: 44 km
Difficulty: Easy
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Most of this route is along the shore of Hay Bay and the Bay of Quinte. This loop takes you past farmland, cottages and campgrounds that overlook some of the best Walleye fishing waters you’ll find anywhere. It's not the fishing that will impress you however; it’s the breathtaking blend of rural settings that overlook the beautiful waterways that make this route so memorable.
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Route F: Sheffield
Length: 78 km
Difficulty: Challenging
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You could call this the transition route. The land surrounding the village of Tamworth is dotted with working farms, wetlands and limestone outcroppings. As you travel north the landscape changes rapidly, giving way to spectacular views of granite and evergreens that dominate the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. This ride takes you through the communities of Tamworth, Erinsville, Arden and Kaladar.
Route G: Salmon River
Length: 54 km
Difficulty: Easy
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This route offers nearly equal distances north, east, south, and west. There are many opportunities to stop for refreshments at a village store or at one of the points where you cross the Salmon River. This is a favourite route for cycling enthusiasts because it offers a combination of some paved shoulder and quiet back roads. This ride takes you through the communities of Napanee, Newburgh, Croydon, Roblin and Selby.
Route H: Buckshot Lake
Length: 102 km
Difficulty: Challenging
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This is the most challenging of our routes. Taking you through the ups and downs of the Canadian Shield, this route travels through the famous Bon Echo Provincial Park. Beauty surrounds you while you meander for kilometer after kilometer past wetlands, lakes, and rugged wilderness. Tell your friends about stops along the way like Cloyne, Vennacher Junction, Myers Cave and Plevna.
Route I: Flinton Road
Length: 37 km
Difficulty: Moderate
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This route may be best suited for hybrid or mountain biking as it offers a combination of hard surface and dirt road. The northern and western portions of this route are on the Bridgewater Road while the southern and eastern portions are on the Old Flinton Road. Take your time and be sure to bring your camera because the scenery is fantastic along this loop.
Route J: Odessa
Length: 28 km
Difficulty: Moderate
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The Odessa route is an inviting morning or afternoon excursion where you travel almost equal distances in all four directions past great views and a glimpse into our past. You will notice many landmarks and settlements of the United Empire Loyalists, and there's time to stop and learn more about the history of this region. This ride takes you through the communities of Odessa, Violet, Millhaven and Amherstview.
Route K: Amherstview
Length: 24 km
Difficulty: Easy
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Take your time and enjoy the breathtaking waterfront vistas and the beauty of the homes in Amherstview. Be sure to stop at Fairfield Park to skip some stones on Lake Ontario or visit Fairfield House and learn about the history of this United Empire Loyalist homestead. The Amherstview route offers many activities along the way, so it will take longer than the distance would suggest.
Route L: White Lake
Length: 24 km
Difficulty: Challenging
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You will be surprised at how challenging this route can be. Rolling hills, lakes, and wetlands describe the landscape, but there are very few flat stretches to be found. When you are not coasting down one hill, you are traveling up another. This route offers frequent changes in terrain and never lets you go very long without testing your conditioning. You’ll get a great workout on this ride.
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Other Trail Systems offered in Lennox & Addington County
Lennox & Addington County shares the road with some great routes that take you across Ontario and beyond.
The Waterfront Trail gives riders a 900 km celebration of nature and culture, where peaceful countryside, small towns and big cities are linked together. Enjoy it for a day or make it a summer-long adventure. The Waterfront Trail passes through Lennox & Addington in Napanee and along the Loyalist Parkway (Highway 33). For more details, visit www.waterfronttrail.org.
The Cataraqui Trail is a year-round, shared-use recreation trail. Located on the former Canadian National Railway line beginning just east of Napanee, the Cataraqui Trail takes you through many rural communities in Eastern Ontario. Ideal for cycling, the trail can be also be used by hikers and horseback riders. In winter it is open to snowmobilers bearing a current Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs trail permit. Cross-country skiers are welcome to share the trail. For more details, visit www.rideau-info.com/cattrail.
The Trans Canada Trail is made up of close to 400 individual trails, each with unique and varied features. One of the largest volunteer projects ever undertaken in Canada, the Trans Canada Trail offers countless opportunities to explore and discover. The Kaladar Trail leg of the Trans Canada Trail passes through Lennox and Addington County. For more details, visit www.tctrail.ca.
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