Mattawa Rural Road Route

Location

Mattawa Visitor Information Centre, 401 Pine Street to Eau Claire Gorge Conservation Area
Ownership Crown Land

Length

25 km / 15.5 mi

Difficulty

moderate

Activities

cycling

Amenities

rest area at Eau Claire Gorge Conservation Area and the Mattawa Visitor Information Centre

Surface

paved roadway

 

Safety Considerations:

- users must use caution when cycling this trail as much of it is on roadways

Description:

Cruise along quiet country backroads as you travel from the Town of Mattawa to the Eau Claire Gorge Conservation Area.  The two lane roads along this route wind through farmlands, past rushing streams and over rolling hills.  Once at the gorge, walk your bike on the direct trail to the lookout where the Amable du Fond River thunders through the narrow rock walls.

Route:

Starting at the Mattawa Visitor Information Centre on Pine Street, head to McConnell Street/HWY 17 and go south. 

Turn left onto Chenier Road.

Continue left onto Chenier, and turn right onto Papineau Road. 

Turn right onto Boundary Road.

Turn left onto Peddlers Drive.

Cross highway 630, and continue until you get to Graham Road.  

Graham Road takes you to Eau Claire Gorge Conservation Area, where you can enjoy the trail and see the amazing view of the Amable du Fond River.

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