By the Water – Rockhopper Trail loop from Kanata

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By the Water – Rockhopper Trail loop from Kanata

Moderate

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hikers

By the Water – Rockhopper Trail loop from Kanata

02:09

8.42km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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299 m

K2 Entrance and Bike Repair Station

Highlight • Rest Area

This is the K2 / Klondike entrance of South March Highlands. There's a bike repair station, including an air pump and tools — and of course, you can expect to see lots of bikers on these trails.

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1.12 km

By the Water

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Don't get distracted by glimpses of the nearby water — you'll need all your concentration for the nonstop rocks and tree roots along this trail.

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1.46 km

Hikers and bikers alike share travel rights on this multidirectional trail. As the name suggests, regardless of the mode of travel, you can look forward to wending your way through nearly non-stop rocks and tree roots.

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2.39 km

Fast Out Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a short singletrack that winds through mixed forest with roots, rock patches, and narrow sections, adding some variety along the way. It is a shared route for hikers …

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2.91 km

Beartree Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beartree Trail winds through mixed forest with mostly flat terrain, and is a shared route for hikers and mountain bikers, typically used to connect to other trails deeper within the …

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3.41 km

South March Highlands Conservation Forest

Highlight • Forest

South March Highlands Conservation Forest is a large, ecologically diverse forested area known for its network of multi-use trails through wetlands, rock outcrops, and mature forest. The trails vary from …

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4.75 km

South Dogsled Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The South Dogsled Trail winds through mixed forest with a few rocky sections and footbridges to help cross wet areas along the way. It’s a scenic, shared route for hikers …

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8.42 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.92 km

1.48 km

987 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.50 km