Voie Verte Chelsea – Wakefield Covered Bridge loop from Chelsea

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Voie Verte Chelsea – Wakefield Covered Bridge loop from Chelsea

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Voie Verte Chelsea – Wakefield Covered Bridge loop from Chelsea

07:20

111km

1,120m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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5.96 km

Voie Verte Chelsea

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Voie Verte Chelsea is a relatively flat gravel multi-use trail that follows a former railway corridor along the Gatineau River. Stretching roughly 22 kilometres, it’s a picturesque and popular route …

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14.7 km

Covered Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Closed for cars, beautiful scenery.

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25.4 km

Wakefield Covered Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Popular swimming hole in the summer.

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25.4 km

Wakefield Covered Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Great peace of history.
Original bridge was built in 1915 but burned down in 1984.
Village raised the funds to rebuild the new one in 1998.
At the time it …

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50.4 km

Paugan Dam

Highlight • Monument

One of the dams along the Gatineau River. You can ride across though both the spillway and hydro dam are only one lane wide. Nice views regardless of the direction travelled. The highlight of the ride.

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50.8 km

Paugan Lake

Highlight • Lake

Scenic stop. Ride to the start of the rail trail in Low for a picnic area.

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53.1 km

Gazebo and Picnic Area on Pontiac Polka Bikepacking Route

Highlight • Rest Area

Covered picnic area and outdoor washroom.

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98.4 km

Scenic Pathway at Pointe Ramsay

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Pointe Ramsay is a peaceful riverside pause along the Voie Verte Chelsea. The old rail corridor slips through greenery beside the Gatineau River. It’s a lovely stretch to slow down, …

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