The Old K & P Railroad
Length of Trails: 11 km, 15 km, 18.5 km Type of Trail: Old abandoned railway Level of Difficulty: Easy Special Features: Lakes and ponds, scenic
Directions to Trails This trail can be walked from Ferguslea to Ashdad (18.5 lm return), from Calabogie to Ashdad (11 km return) or from Calabogie to Ferguslea or vice versa (15 km one-way). To begin in Fergusleam follow Hwy 132 west from renfrew. Just past Cty Rd 5, turn left toward the village of Feguslea. The old Kingston & Pembroke Railroad runs through Ferguslea. Park on the side of the road and pick up the trail just before or after the sawmill. To begin in Calabogie, follow Hwy 508 west from Hwy 17 to Calabogie. Just before you get to Calaboge, you will see Munford's Restaurand & Gas Bar on your right. Park here and loacate the old K & P to your left about 100 meters as you face the highway cfrom the parking lot.
Description of Trails This old aboandoned railway line offers a nice walking experience, It will be describes here from Ferguslea to Calabogie, although it can be walked in other direction. From Ferguslea to the place where Pucker Street crosses the trail, there are number of lakes and ponds. The next section takes you to Ashdad, where it may be neccessare to detour around cattle (if there is a fence across the trail, a sign will be posted to indicate that you should go around this by following the dotted line on the map) Back on the K & P, beyond Ashdad, you will cross the Norway Lake Rd. THe last stretch of this walk to Munford's store on the 508 is very picturesque; to you right are the hills of Calabogie Peaks. Additional Routes You may enjoy a walk into the village of Calabogie, which is a pretty town. In addition, the K & P continues and can be walked further south into Lanark and Frontenac Counties.