 The Trans Canada Trail portion of the Cataraqui Trail starts at kilometer 0 behind Harvey's restaurant on Highway 15 (Lombard Street) in Smiths Falls and extends 80 kilometers southeast to kilometer 80 in Harrowsmith. Of the 80 km portion, approximately 77 kms are easily cycled on mountain bikes or hybrids. There is a 1 km section from km 3 to km 4 that has a loose, coarse surface that may prove challenging, but can easily be walked. The loose slag near km 55 was resurfaced in October 2004 and is now easily cycled. Food, telephones, services and restrooms are available in the various communities along the trail, such as Portland at km 25, Forfar at km 30, Chaffey's at km 42, Perth Road Village at km 61, Sydenham at km 72 and Harrowsmith at km 80. Riders should carry a road map to assist in exiting the trail at these locations. c/o Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority P.O. Box 160, Glenburnie, ON K0H 1S0 Telephone: (613) 546-4228, ext.304 Email: Email: catrails@cataraquiregion.on.ca |
