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Rideau Trail

Kingston to Ottawa, Eastern Ontario

Distance
325 km
Elev. gain
4,321 m
Start
Kingston
Finish
Ottawa

A simplified drawing of the real route — the distance above is the published figure, not the length of this line.

0 km43204 m above sea level313 km

Ground elevation sampled along the mapped route.

About this distance

Far shows Rideau Trail Association's published 325.0 km (201.9 mi). The mapped route measures 325.1 km (202.0 mi) — a small mapping variance.

Common questions

How long is the Rideau Trail?
The Rideau Trail is 325 km (201.9 miles).
How much elevation gain does the Rideau Trail have?
The Rideau Trail has about 4,321 m (14,177 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
Where does the Rideau Trail start and finish?
The Rideau Trail runs between Kingston and Ottawa.
Why do other sources list a different distance for the Rideau Trail?
Far shows Rideau Trail Association's published 325.0 km (201.9 mi). The mapped route measures 325.1 km (202.0 mi) — a small mapping variance.

Sources

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Reviewed by a Far curator on August 11, 2026. Trail conditions, permits, and hazards change — verify before you go.