more stats
4,547 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-27 ft
Descent
00:01:45
Avg time
-21 ft
Altitude change
219 ft
Altitude min
248 ft
Altitude max
241 ft
Altitude start
220 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-7.9%
Grade max
1.4%
Grade min
1,030 ft
Distance climb
2,756 ft
Distance down
492 ft
Distance flat
00:01:45
Avg time

Off The Beaten Path Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Shirleys Bay
    Ottawa, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 30 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #127008 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #25972 in Trail Running
    • #167636 in Hiking
    • #24001 in Snowshoeing
    • #11561 in Nordic Skiing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,994 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #483 in Trail Running
    • #5,876 in Hiking
    • #3,914 in Snowshoeing
    • #852 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Ski Run (Off-Piste)
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    may-oct then dec-feb
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    NCC

Nice single-track but gets quite overgrown as the summer goes on. East end has a gate that is usually partly open. Narrow at the west end with lots of trees. Take care after a windy day, lots of trees to blow over. Stays wet in places after rain, and in spring the water is deep

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  • 1 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 47 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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on Oct 6, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Off The Beaten Path located?
      Off The Beaten Path is located in Shirleys Bay, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Shirleys Bay trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.34307, -75.87082.
      ▼ How hard is Off The Beaten Path?
      Off The Beaten Path is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Off The Beaten Path?
      Off The Beaten Path has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 27 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 219 ft to 248 ft.
      ▼ Is Off The Beaten Path a point to point trail?
      Off The Beaten Path is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is ski run (off-piste).
      ▼ How long is Off The Beaten Path?
      Off The Beaten Path is 4,547 ft long. The trail type is ski run (off-piste).
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Off The Beaten Path?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Off The Beaten Path. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Off The Beaten Path?
      Off The Beaten Path is best visited during: may-oct then dec-feb.
      ▼ How do I access Off The Beaten Path? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Off The Beaten Path are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Off The Beaten Path?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Off The Beaten Path. The trail is 4,547 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Off The Beaten Path?
      Off The Beaten Path is a moderately popular trail. There have been 553 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 693 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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