Andrew said it was a mixed bag from Ottawa to Earl Armstrong Rd. But from the barrier south of Earl Armstrong until Buckles St. just south of the village of Osgoode, it's good. If you watch his first video of his trip, it'll give you an idea of what to expect north of Earl Armstrong. The link's in the description of this vid.
Unfortunately, the trail is in very poor condition for about half its length. It really hasn't been maintained since it was created in the mid-90's. Where the trees have closed in over the trail and the sun can't get through to dry the trailbed, the stone dust has been pushed off to the sides. That means one has to ride on hard clay, which is dangerous when wet or even in the early morning wet with dew. As I live so close to the Gough Rd. crossing, I use it but am obliged to be extremely careful. Compared to the many other trails I have been on, the most recent of which is the Algonquin Trail between Arnprior and Renfrew, I'd give it. 2/10. Arnprior > Renfrew would get a 10/10.
Nice ride fella’s keep them coming!
Thanks! Always great to just get out, have fun and enjoy the moment. That's what riding's all about!
So how much of the Osgoode Trail actually rideable
Andrew said it was a mixed bag from Ottawa to Earl Armstrong Rd. But from the barrier south of Earl Armstrong until Buckles St. just south of the village of Osgoode, it's good. If you watch his first video of his trip, it'll give you an idea of what to expect north of Earl Armstrong. The link's in the description of this vid.
Unfortunately, the trail is in very poor condition for about half its length. It really hasn't been maintained since it was created in the mid-90's. Where the trees have closed in over the trail and the sun can't get through to dry the trailbed, the stone dust has been pushed off to the sides. That means one has to ride on hard clay, which is dangerous when wet or even in the early morning wet with dew. As I live so close to the Gough Rd. crossing, I use it but am obliged to be extremely careful. Compared to the many other trails I have been on, the most recent of which is the Algonquin Trail between Arnprior and Renfrew, I'd give it. 2/10. Arnprior > Renfrew would get a 10/10.