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Horizon Trail – View of Ottawa from Kingsmere loop from Chelsea

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Horizon Trail – View of Ottawa from Kingsmere loop from Chelsea

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5.0

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Horizon Trail – View of Ottawa from Kingsmere loop from Chelsea

01:48

14.3km

330m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Parking

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7.42 km

Horizon Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Horizon trail forms a beautiful loop at altitude. It offers several sublime viewpoints amidst an enchanting forest and mineral environment.

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8.34 km

View of Ottawa from Kingsmere

Highlight • Viewpoint

This lookout point perfectly complements the trail it's located on, the Horizon Trail or Skyline Trail. From here, you can admire the horizon with the Ottawa skyline in the distance.

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9.04 km

There is a wealth of mountain biking, hiking and running trails accessible from the top of the Skyline lift during the summer season. From here, you can also join the Sentier Horizon (Skyline Trail) loop, which boasts fantastic views towards Ottawa. Be aware that trails are shared up here and show respect to other users.

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10.6 km

Wattsford's Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

This lookout, complete with a bench, was dedicated to Captain Gerald Wattsford, a Boer War veteran. Lush vegetation seems to frame the view of the Ottawa River plain. A pleasant spot to pause and relax.

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14.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.13 km

4.63 km

2.69 km

750 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.38 km

5.37 km

797 m

763 m

682 m

269 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Saturday 22 August

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Horizon Trail – View of Ottawa from Kingsmere loop from Chelsea

Horizon Trail

View of Ottawa from Kingsmere

Top of the Skyline Lift

Wattsford's Lookout

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