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4,547 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-27 ft
Descent
00:02:43
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
00:02:43
Avg time
Off The Beaten Path Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
- Nordic Ski
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Riding AreaShirleys Bay
Ottawa, Ontario -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
- 15 in Nordic Skiing
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSki Run (Off-Piste)
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingEasy
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Seasonmay-oct then dec-feb
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerNCC
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
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 4 rides
- 18 miles avg distance
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- 45 rides
- Last: Jun 11, 2026
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(45.343070, -75.870820)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Off The Beaten Path
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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.
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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%.
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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.
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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).
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