The Rideau Trail Association

RTA
P.O. Box 15
Kingston, Ontario
K7L 4V6

1-613-545-0823

OUTINGS FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS - OTTAWA CLUB

Weekend Outings

Departing at 9:30 a.m. from Tunnery's Pasture unless otherwise specified.

Saturday, July 19
Gatineau Park, Sandy Lake.

Light bushwhacking to Baron Mountain, ending with a swim off the rocks at Sandy Lake. Level 2, 14km, Gas: $9. Depart 9:00 am from Tunney's Pasture.

Sunday, July 20
CYCLING TRIP in Ottawa

Follow the bike paths behind the Parliament Buildings and out to Rockcliffe Park. Stop to read the interpretative story boards along the route. Return via the Rideau River bike path and the Experimental Farm. Bring a snack and water. The pace of the ride will be adjusted according to the wishes of the participants. Level 1 or 2, 30-40 km. Depart 1:30 pm from Tunney's Pasture.

Sunday, July 20
Gatineau Park, Brown Lake

Hike from parking lot P17; probable swim. Level 1, 9-10 km, Gas: $5

Sunday, July 20
CANOEING/KAYAKING on the Jock River in the Marlborough Forest (Richmond Fen).

Bring your own boat and equipment. The Jock can be a jungle in midsummer, with beaver dams and weed patches, but we’ll travel at an easy-going pace. Gas: $5

Saturday, July 26
Gatineau Park, Racine Lake

5 hour hike from Gravel Pit to Richard Lake, Racine Lake & Vulture View. Time to observe nature. Different return route possible. Level 3, Gas: $7. Depart 9:00 at Tunney's Pasture

Evening Outings

Departing at 6:00 p.m. from Tunney's Pasture unless otherwise specified.

Tuesday, July 29
Mine Road in Gatineau Park

Meet at Tunney’s Pasture by 5:50 p.m. for a 6:00 p.m. departure. Hikes last until sunset. Level 2, 8 km, gas: $3

If these typical outings interest you, you may wish to become a member of the RTA.
As a member you will receive the quarterly newsletter which includes a list of all the hikes, social activities for the season, news from each of the clubs, and other interesting and informative articles.

Outings in the Ottawa club are generally organized for Saturdays and Sundays. On some weekends two activities are held on each day. They are organized well in advance of the day, to be held at a definite location on the trail or (usually) somewhere in the Ottawa region.

From late April through to late August, the Moonlighters undertake a short Level 1 or 2 hike in the Gatineau Park. They meet at 5:55 pm and depart at 6:00 pm. During the ice-skating season, Tuesday evening skating outings are held on the Rideau Canal (conditions permitting).

Every Wednesday year 'round, the Wednesday Walkers meet to hike in the Gatineau Park. There are both Level 2 and Level 3 hikes planned. Their departure time is 9:30 am.

RTA organized outings commence with all participants gathering at one of the club's meeting locations. From there, those without transportation or who wish to do so, car-pool with other drivers to the starting point for the outing. Times displayed for each outing are departure times from the meeting place and are strictly adhered to.

All outings for each season are described in the quarterly newsletter where additional details may be found. Further details on these hikes may also be had by telephoning the Ottawa 24-hour Infoline at 613-860-2225

It's important to arrive properly prepared for the outing, so please consult the leader if you have questions.

This page is updated weekly.

Pages, logos, text and images contained on this website may not be published separately, in hard copy or electronically, without the express written permission of their owners.
Copyright © Rideau Trail Association
terms of use