North Shore – Black Ance Point Road
A mix of trail and road follows the north shore of Big Rideau Lake. Note the Monastery and an excellent ‘tiny library’ before entering Murphy’s Point Provincial Park’s lovely forest and challenging terrain. Take in the lovely view of Big Rideau Lake from Black Ance Point then wend your way through forest past historic McFarland House and on to Lally Homestead.
Trail Alerts
-
Access to all Private Land restricted for Hunting Season 3-16 Nov
For safety reasons the private property sections of RTA trails are closed from Monday November 3rd to Sunday November 16th 2025 when rifles, shotguns and muzzle loading guns can be used in addition to bows. Only hikes that are conducted in Provincial Parks, Conservation Areas, public areas and confirmed areas where there is no hunting…
-
Significant Reroute Map 8
Due to unhappiness with garbage on the trails, plus people (not necessarily RTA members) ignoring restrictions during hunting season, we have had another landowner withdraw permission for us to cross their property. The new route is shown first, with the image of the old route below. Basically it means that hiking will be along Big…
-
08A to 08B Full hunting season closure
The route through private property between 08A on North Shore Rd and 08B on Narrows Lock Road is closed for the full hunting season annually, opening again on 1 Jan of the following year. In order to maintain future trail access to this property, trail users should take the diversion along North Shore Rd and…