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This ride provides a taste of everything that Renfrew County
has to offer. You will see the Bonnechere River, rocky cliffs,
traditional homesteads, and a one-lane Bailey Bridge. This
route allows you to experience the views of the Madawaska
Highlands from the easy grades of the Bonnechere Valley. A
grea ride for the whole family.
Directions
Park at the boat launch area at Bonnechere Rd Hwy 60.
Bike across the Deacon Bridge for .5 km, turn left on Chapel
Rd for .5 km, turn right on Old Bridge Rd for .5 km, and then
left at T-intersection onto Tramore Rd.
Follow Tramore Rd for 10 km. This section of the tour provides
views of Blueberry Mountain, river vistas, cottages and farms.
At 9.5 km you will see Round Lake in the Distance.
At 10 km turn left and follow Tramore Rd for 1.7 km to the
Tramore Bridge. This is a one-lane Bailey Bridge that crosses
the Bonnechere River.
Continue straight for .4 km; turn left on Cty Rd 58/Round
Lake Rd for .2 km and turn left on White Church Rd.
At 13.9 km paved road ends and the gravel road begins.
At 14.6 km turn right on Griffith-Wagner Rd.
At 16.9 km turn left at the cross roads onto Martha's Rd
Continue straight; this road will become Kranz Rd
At 20 km you will finish the tour back at boat launch area.
This is a great place for a picnic, a swim or a little fishing.
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RATING
Easy
TOUR TYPE
Loop
TOTAL DISTANCE
20 km
START/FINISH
Deacon at Hwy 60 Boat Launch on Bonnechere Road at Hwy 60;
north side of Deacon Bridge.
HIGHLIGHTS
Views of Bonnechere Cliffs
Views of Bannechere River
Single-Lane Bailey Bridge
Farms with Split Cedar Rail Fence
SURFACE
Pavement: 14 km
Gravel: 6 km
TIME ALLOWENCE
Beginner: 2 hr
Intermediate: 1.5 hr
Advanced: 1 hr
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