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Hog's Back Falls – Dow's Lake loop from Uplands

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Hog's Back Falls – Dow's Lake loop from Uplands

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Hog's Back Falls – Dow's Lake loop from Uplands

01:33

25.9km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.98 km for 61 m

After 8.38 km for 57 m

After 8.98 km for 160 m

After 11.1 km for 68 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.05 km

Hog's Back Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

This series of artificial waterfalls was created during the construction of the Rideau Canal in the early 19th century. This is where the canal separates from the river. Before their …

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11.1 km

Pathway Along the Ottawa River

Highlight • Trail

Very steep climb down to the water but it’s worth it if you’re agile

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13.4 km

Dow's Lake

Highlight • Lake

A lovely spot for a break in Ottawa. Dow's Lake offers a relaxed atmosphere, with wide open spaces, calm water, and beautiful unobstructed views. You can stroll along its shores, …

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13.5 km

Dow's Lake

Highlight • Lake

Spectacular view!

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13.9 km

Rideau Canal

Lake

14.7 km

Hartwell Locks

Highlight • Structure

The Hartwell Locks form a historic complex on the Rideau Canal. They consist of two successive locks that allow boats of approximately 6.5 meters to be raised or lowered. They …

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16.6 km

View of the Rideau River

Highlight • Waterfall

Great place to stop and watch boat races.

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25.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

7.89 km

2.09 km

684 m

510 m

114 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.5 km

201 m

148 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Thursday 9 July

23°C

18°C

92 %

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Hog's Back Falls – Dow's Lake loop from Uplands

Hog's Back Falls

Pathway Along the Ottawa River

Dow's Lake

Dow's Lake

Hartwell Locks

View of the Rideau River

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