Rideau Trail Association

06/03/2026

Throughout the year, the Rideau Trail Association offers selected hikes and events that are open to the public. Click the TeamUp calendar below to see upcoming opportunities and sign up to participate.

https://teamup.com/kswx2mzkk7dh2fgf9h

To sign up for a hike on the TeamUp calendar,
open the TeamUp calendar either in a web browser on your computer by pasting the link into the browser bar at the top, or through the TeamUp app on your smartphone.
Find the hike you want to attend and tap or click on the event to view its details.
Select the registration or sign-up option, then enter the requested information, such as your name and contact details.
Once you submit your registration, you should receive a confirmation.
If you're using the smartphone app, the process is the same—simply tap the event and follow the prompts to register.

06/02/2026

New to hiking? Try one of our beginner-friendly sections this spring. The K&P Trail near Kingston, Foley Mountain near Westport, or Watts Creek Pathway in Ottawa. Or better yet, join the RTA and sign up for one of our Level One hikes! Easy peezy!

06/01/2026

Kingston RTA Club and the Kingston Field Naturalists (KFN) teamed up on Sunday to assess the state of the trail at the north end of Gould Lake. The RTA thanks organizations like the KFN who allow our trail to transit through their properties. L to R: Scott M (section maintainer), Erwin B (KFN), Gaye B (KFN)

05/31/2026

Hiking the Rideau Trail end-to-end is a true adventure—and this 10-day thru-hike video captures the spirit of the trail beautifully.

From quiet forests to waterfront views, it’s a reminder of why we love this trail so much.
Enjoy the journey, and let it spark your next hiking dream.

https://youtu.be/9IAiqHHX_os?si=DlEVE0j6UxTSFwLF

05/27/2026

Wondering what you should wear on a hike? This YouTube short might help:

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

05/25/2026

The Junior Hiker program opens on June 1. Hike 3 km on the Rideau Trail each season and earn these lovely badges. This is open to the public; it’s not just for RTA members. And adults can earn badges too!

Get the details here: https://www.rideautrail.org/rideau-trail-junior-hiker-program/

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05/23/2026

Wondering what to wear for hiking? This YouTube short might help:

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

05/20/2026

Help protect the trail during soft spring conditions—stay on marked paths.