A straightforward woodland walk with boardwalks, shaded lookouts over the water and a few old buildings along the way.
Roughly the route, joining up where the photos were taken. The ring is where we started.
This was an easy hike. There are no big hills, and we didn't need poles. It took us about an hour, and that included stopping to take pictures, so we weren't moving fast.
The trail runs through open hardwoods and some stands of pine and cedar, with a few boardwalks and a small bridge over wet spots. There are several lookout points where you can see out over the water. The ones we found were shaded from the direct wind.
Near the end we came to a covered picnic shelter, a log house and a few other old buildings. There are trail maps along the way, and a map board at the start.
A stroller with big wheels would probably handle it, but not the small-wheeled kind. You can't ride a bike through, and it isn't wheelchair accessible. Hiking poles could help if you want them. Dogs need to be on a leash. The only animals we saw were squirrels.
We walk these trails between jobs. Dewhirst Cottage Care looks after cottages around the Rideau Lakes. Who we are. Trail conditions change; check with the conservation authority before you go.