10 Gift Ideas for Hikers & Backpackers
The holidays are arriving quickly and we know that hikers and backpackers can be hard to shop for. To help in that department, we've scoured the shelves at nearby shops…
6+ Map Resources for Hikers & Backpackers
** NOTE: This article was written in 2016, and may contain out-of-date information ** Going for a hike requires planning whether its a few hours, a few days or a…
Hike Ontario Summit 2016
You are invited to take part in the upcoming Hike Ontario Summit which will take place in Perth on September 30th to October 2nd, 2016. The Summit, which is being…
Poisoned by Pure Water
Chris Heap's (Ottawa Club) story of over-hydration was shortened for the Summer 2016 Newsletter. His "Cautionary Tale" is reproduced here, in full. See Chris' hiking blog at chrishe.net. A Cautionary…
Bikepacking from Kingston to Ottawa?
A question we often get is "can you ride a bike on the Rideau Trail?" We're a hiking association so we aren't going to pretend to be cycling experts but…
Remembering Bruce Henderson
A group of RTA members are working to establish a lasting memorial to Bruce Henderson who passed away in May 2015. Bruce was an active and popular member of the…
Rideau Trail in the media 2015
2015 was an exciting year for the Rideau Trail Association and we're thankful to the newspapers, blogs & radio stations who were following along. Here are a few articles that…
Videos: Oktoberquest – a Rideau Trail Thru-Hike
In fall 2012, Campology.ca's Bruce Watts set off on his OktoberQuest - A 326.5 km, 13-day solo thru-hike of the complete Rideau Trail. on each day of his hike, Bruce…
7 Useful Pieces of Internet for Hikers
We love seeing how people share their outdoor experiences online. Finding great content can sometimes be tough so we thought we'd help by posting a few of our favourite videos…
Share your appreciation for the Rideau Trail with an RTA gift membership
A gift membership to the Rideau Trail Association offered to family or friends is an excellent way to express your best wishes during the holidays, celebrate a birthday or mark…