What are the activities in the RTA?
Most of the activities in the Rideau Trail Association are in the form of weekend outings appropriate for the season. These consist of day hikes lasting at most about 6 hours in total. In the winter there are cross-country ski outings and snowshoeing. During the rest of the year, hikes are held almost every weekend and may only slow a bit in the Spring when wet conditions make foot travel a little difficult. Some years, a series of hikes may be scheduled with the purpose of covering the entire trail (300km) from Kingston through to Ottawa. This is called an End-to-End series, for which members (only) who are successful are awarded a badge and certificate. Sometimes an End-to-End may occur during the winter months. Other kinds of outings are trail maintenance outings where the emphasis is on work, bicycle outings (not on the Rideau Trail) and occasionally a barbeque, skating party or potluck supper. At all times the emphasis is having a socially enjoyable time.
