Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority: winter trails near Rideau Lakes
Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority manages 150.9 km of cross-country ski trail, 140.7 km of snowshoe trail and 105.4 km open to snowmobiles in the Ontario Trail Network, across 33 named trails. The trails lie around Rideau Lakes.
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Cross-country skiing
Snowshoeing
Snowmobiling
Trails
| Trail | Length | Winter use | Also open to |
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Cataraqui Trail The Cataraqui Trail is an exciting new addition to the trail system of Eastern Ontario. It is a four season trail for hikers, cyclists, equestrians, snowmobilers, and cross-country skiers as main users, and follows the former Canadian National Railwa |
105.4 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeingSnowmobiling | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
| Reservoir Trail | 6.7 km | Cross-country skiing | Hiking or Walking |
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Lemoine Point Shore Trail One of the most popular Cataraqui Conservation properties, Lemoine Point Conservation Area features 11 kilometres of trails for four-seasons recreational use that transitions from flat terrain to gentle rolling woodland, and winding vistas through fi |
4.3 km | Cross-country skiing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
| Service Road | 3.6 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Tom Dixon Trail 7 Gould Lake Conservation Area is 589 hectares of wilderness located in the Canadian Shield. It is also the head waters of the Millhaven Creek System. Gould Lake and the surrounding lands are not only important for water management reasons, they also p |
3.2 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Paddling |
| Sugar Bush Loop | 3.1 km | Cross-country skiing | Hiking or Walking |
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Mac Johnson 5 Mac Johnson Wildlife Area. For those who enjoy a nature walk, or a more stringent and challenging hike, there are a total of 11 kilometres of trails on the property, offering a chance to experience the wildlife and vegetation of woodlands, wetlands a |
2.5 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
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Mac Johnson 4 Mac Johnson Wildlife Area. For those who enjoy a nature walk, or a more stringent and challenging hike, there are a total of 11 kilometres of trails on the property, offering a chance to experience the wildlife and vegetation of woodlands, wetlands a |
2.4 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
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Wagon Trail 6 There were several mica mines operating near Gould Lake. The McClatchey Mine, located in Concession 10, Lot 7, is situated between Blue Lake and Gould Lake. A number of old pits and a large boiler may still be seen on the Mica Trail on Conservation A |
2.3 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Paddling |
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Mine Loop 2 There were several mica mines operating near Gould Lake. The McClatchey Mine, located in Concession 10, Lot 7, is situated between Blue Lake and Gould Lake. A number of old pits and a large boiler may still be seen on the Mica Trail on Conservation A |
2.2 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Paddling |
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Lemoine Point Trillium Trail One of the most popular Cataraqui Conservation properties, Lemoine Point Conservation Area features 11 kilometres of trails for four-seasons recreational use that transitions from flat terrain to gentle rolling woodland, and winding vistas through fi |
2.1 km | Cross-country skiing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Mac Johnson 2 Mac Johnson Wildlife Area. For those who enjoy a nature walk, or a more stringent and challenging hike, there are a total of 11 kilometres of trails on the property, offering a chance to experience the wildlife and vegetation of woodlands, wetlands a |
2 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
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Mica Loop 8 There were several mica mines operating near Gould Lake. The McClatchey Mine, located in Concession 10, Lot 7, is situated between Blue Lake and Gould Lake. A number of old pits and a large boiler may still be seen on the Mica Trail on Conservation A |
2 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Paddling |
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Mac Johnson 3 Mac Johnson Wildlife Area. For those who enjoy a nature walk, or a more stringent and challenging hike, there are a total of 11 kilometres of trails on the property, offering a chance to experience the wildlife and vegetation of woodlands, wetlands a |
1.8 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
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Lemoine Point Meadowlark Trail One of the most popular Cataraqui Conservation properties, Lemoine Point Conservation Area features 11 kilometres of trails for four-seasons recreational use that transitions from flat terrain to gentle rolling woodland, and winding vistas through fi |
1.7 km | Cross-country skiing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Parrott's Bay 5 As a public recreation area, Parrott’s Bay has been a source of passive enjoyment for canoeists, anglers, and naturalists. The 117 hectare (289 acres) conservation area is comprised primarily of woods and wetlands, with picturesque waterfront views. |
1.7 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
| Pine Loop Trail | 1.7 km | Cross-country skiing | Hiking or Walking |
| Hemlock Loop | 1.5 km | Cross-country skiing | Hiking or Walking |
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Ridgewalk 5 There were several mica mines operating near Gould Lake. The McClatchey Mine, located in Concession 10, Lot 7, is situated between Blue Lake and Gould Lake. A number of old pits and a large boiler may still be seen on the Mica Trail on Conservation A |
1.4 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Paddling |
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Parrott's Bay 6 As a public recreation area, Parrott’s Bay has been a source of passive enjoyment for canoeists, anglers, and naturalists. The 117 hectare (289 acres) conservation area is comprised primarily of woods and wetlands, with picturesque waterfront views. |
1.2 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
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Parrott's Bay 4 As a public recreation area, Parrott’s Bay has been a source of passive enjoyment for canoeists, anglers, and naturalists. The 117 hectare (289 acres) conservation area is comprised primarily of woods and wetlands, with picturesque waterfront views. |
1 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
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Trail 10 Gould Lake Conservation Area is 589 hectares of wilderness located in the Canadian Shield. It is the headwaters of the Millhaven Creek system. Gould Lake and the surrounding lands are not only important for water management, they also provide excelle |
1 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
| Chickadee Lane | 0.9 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
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East Trail 9 Gould Lake Conservation Area is 589 hectares of wilderness located in the Canadian Shield. It is also the head waters of the Millhaven Creek System. Gould Lake and the surrounding lands are not only important for water management reasons, they also p |
0.9 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Paddling |
| Lyn Valley Trail | 0.9 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
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Mac Johnson 1 Mac Johnson Wildlife Area. For those who enjoy a nature walk, or a more stringent and challenging hike, there are a total of 11 kilometres of trails on the property, offering a chance to experience the wildlife and vegetation of woodlands, wetlands a |
0.9 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
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Parrotts Bay 2 As a public recreation area, Parrott’s Bay has been a source of passive enjoyment for canoeists, anglers, and naturalists. The 117 hectare (289 acres) conservation area is comprised primarily of woods and wetlands, with picturesque waterfront views. |
0.8 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
| Crossover 3 | 0.6 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Paddling |
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Lemoine Point Hickory Trail One of the most popular Cataraqui Conservation properties, Lemoine Point Conservation Area features 11 kilometres of trails for four-seasons recreational use that transitions from flat terrain to gentle rolling woodland, and winding vistas through fi |
0.6 km | Cross-country skiing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Parrott's Bay 3 As a public recreation area, Parrott’s Bay has been a source of passive enjoyment for canoeists, anglers, and naturalists. The 117 hectare (289 acres) conservation area is comprised primarily of woods and wetlands, with picturesque waterfront views. |
0.6 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
| Point Spur 4 | 0.6 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Paddling |
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Parrott's Bay 1 As a public recreation area, Parrott’s Bay has been a source of passive enjoyment for canoeists, anglers, and naturalists. The 117 hectare (289 acres) conservation area is comprised primarily of woods and wetlands, with picturesque waterfront views. |
0.5 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
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Parrott's Bay 2 As a public recreation area, Parrott’s Bay has been a source of passive enjoyment for canoeists, anglers, and naturalists. The 117 hectare (289 acres) conservation area is comprised primarily of woods and wetlands, with picturesque waterfront views. |
0.3 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
"Winter use" is what Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority permits on the trail, not a grooming report: check the organization before you go. Lengths are from the Ontario Trail Network.
Surveyed lakes within 25 km
Campgrounds within 40 km
Most private campgrounds close for winter; call ahead. Winter camping on Crown land is covered in our winter camping guide.
- Pine Haven Cottages and Campground — Perth Road Village, 5 km
- Skycroft Campground Resort — Elgin, 7 km
- Desert Lake Family Resort — Hartington, 12 km
- Canoe Lake Campground — Godfrey, 12 km
- Burnt Hills Lakeside Resort — Seeley's Bay, 13 km
- Indian Lake Marina and Campground — Elgin, 14 km
Other trail networks within 60 km
Source: Ontario Trail Network trail segments, Land Information Ontario (Open Government Licence – Ontario), updated December 2023. Trail names, uses and descriptions are as supplied by Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority to the network.