The Trans Canada Trail in Canada includes a 16-kilometre wilderness segment near Kaladar in Addington Highlands. This shared-use greenway supports year-round recreation, including hiking, cycling, and winter snowmobiling. As part of the national trail system, this route connects travellers to the rugged beauty of the Canadian Shield through a managed multi-use corridor.
The L&A segment of The Trans Canada Trail passes through rural and wilderness terrain near the community of Kaladar in the Addington Highlands. It is a manageable stretch of a much larger network, but the landscape here does not feel tame. The trail transitions from open rural land into dense forest where the shield rock starts to show through the soil. In winter, this section becomes a primary corridor for the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC), and the packed surface also works well for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. It is a genuine four-season trail, and one of the few routes in the Highlands that connects east to west through otherwise difficult terrain.
What to Expect
The surface is mixed, shifting between rural stretches and denser wilderness as you move along the corridor. This is a shared-use greenway, so expect hikers, cyclists, and in winter, snowmobiles moving at speed. The further you go from Kaladar, the quieter it gets.
Here’s What’s Different
- It is part of the world’s longest network of multi-use recreational trails, stretching 24,000 kilometres coast to coast to coast.
- This segment provides a critical east-west connection through the rugged Addington Highlands.
- It serves as a primary winter corridor for permitted OFSC snowmobile transit.
Good to KnowÂ
- Cellular service can be intermittent in the wilderness sections near Kaladar.
- Users should always yield to motorized vehicles during the winter snowmobile season.
- LOCAL TIP
Plan a stop in Kaladar for supplies before heading onto the trail. There are no service stations directly on this wilderness segment.
- FAST FACTS
- The local L&A segment is exactly 16 kilometres long.
- The national trail connects three oceans: Atlantic, Arctic, and Pacific.
Location Details
Distance: 16 kilometres (L&A Section)
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
GPS Coordinates: 44.5934° N, 77.2201° W
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Common Questions
The primary access point is near Kaladar, where the trail intersects with local roadways.
Due to the wilderness and rural nature of this segment, hybrid or mountain bike tires are recommended.
Snowmobiles are permitted in winter with a valid OFSC permit; check local bylaws for other vehicle types.
Contacts
Located near Kaladar, where the trail intersects with Highway 41 and local secondary roads.
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Getting Here
The primary access point for this segment is located near Kaladar, where the trail intersects with Highway 41 and local secondary roads.