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 km43–204 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
- OpenStreetMap325.1 km · 4,321 m gain
- rideautrail.org325 km
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.