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Old Railway Bike Trail 
Description
The Old Railway Bike Trail is a leisurely family bicycle trail. For most of its 10-kilometre distance the trail follows the abandoned bed of the historic Ottawa, Arnprior, and Parry Sound Railway, opened in 1896 and decommissioned in 1959.
Length
10 km (one way)
Location
Access to the Old Railway Bike Trail is available from:
- Mew Lake Campground
- Kearney Lake Campground
- Coon Lake Campground
- Pog Lake Campground
- Rock Lake Campground
Operating Dates
The Old Railway Bike Trail is open during snow-free times of the year.
Difficulty Rating & Rationale
Easy. This is Algonquin Park's easiest bike trail suitable for families including children. The surface is level and hard packed having been a section of the now decommissioned Ottawa, Arnprior, and Parry Sound Railway.
Theme
Several interpretive panels along the route explain Algonquin's history.
Features & Amenities
- Parking
- Bicycle Rental (nearby)
Trail Map
Rules and Regulations
Protecting Visitors
Equipment Rental
Fees
A valid Park permit is required for trail use.
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