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A
tailored detailed map has been produced for the 50+ kilometre trail network and
is made available in several formats as listed below.
> Latitude - Longitude Grid :
Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) with grid lines on map at one kilometre
intervals.
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Projection : North American Datum (NAD) 1983
> Elevation : Metres above sea
level, with contour lines at 5 metre intervals.
> Distance : Measured in
kilometres. Recorded on map as distance between trail junction
points.
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Route Rendering : Solid lines indicate trail follows old logging or
homestead roads. Dashed lines indicate foot trail. Line colour indicates colour
of trail makers used for route.
Trail
maps are available in formats for downloading to an electronic device
or for printing.
Next section contains season-use specific maps for downloading or printing.
A set of maps indicating permitted trail-by-trail activity use by season has been prepared. The designated trail use activity is designed to conform with the land-use guidelines set out by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. The permitted activity use is identified by symbols next to each individual trail.
Map of trails designated for hiking and bicycling (off-road nonmotorized).
Download version (high resolution) JPG image or PNG image.
Printable version (PDF) 2-page letter size or tabloid)
Spring-Fall Trail Activity Map
(PDF version of Bulletin)
Map of trails designated for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing (back-country style).
Download version (high resolution) JPG image or PNG image.
Printable version (PDF) 2-page letter size or tabloid)
Winter Trail Activity Map
Interactive and
static (Rev. 2020) satellite
imagery provides a view of the terrain covered by the trail network. The
interactive imagery can be manipulated to provide as much detail as you may
want to see.
The
Interactive satellite imagery view can be switched, with a
mouse click, to road map view and manipulated to provide as much detail as you
may want to see.
Take a
self-directed virtual hike on the trails to
satiate your curiosity of what awaits you.
The virtual hike can be a
useful tool to plan the route(s) of your next hike on the
trails.
Virtual Hike
(functions best in desktop mode)
A wide selection of videos are posted on the SLBM Trails YouTube channel featuring actual hikes on the various trails through the four seasons.
The videos were recorded in 2.7K HD and, when viewed on large monitors, give the sensation (3D effect) that you are actually hiking, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing along the trails.
The videos can complement the above virtual hike utility as a planning tool to map out your next adventure on the SLBM Trails.
Videos (YouTube channel)
A brochure with trail map is now available through, inter alia,
visitor information centres, selected tourist facility operators, outdoor
equipment retailers and recreation service providers in the Ottawa and
Madawaska valleys. See Links for list of locations
where brochure is currently available (indicated by **).
To help you plan a visit to enjoy the trails here are
calendars for (year link image PNG file & print link PDF file)
There are four distinct seasons in the Madawaska Highlands and Upper Madawaska Basin. For current weather conditions and forecasts check out the Weather page.
To plan
an extended visit to the Madawaska region check out the Links page for leads on other trails, meals,
accommodations, activities, etc.
Got a question or comment? Go to
- FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) page, or
- Feedback page and use the convenient e-mail response
form.
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