Description of Our Trails        

The community of Mattawa plays host to this incredible horse friendly trail system. Nestled between two small mountain ranges, the Algonquin Highlands and the Laurentian Mountains and bordered by the Mattawa River and the Ottawa River makes this location a paradise for sight seeing.

The terrain is constantly changing. The trails are forest covered with stream crossings and some very nice hilly verticals to climb.  This remote area offers diversity beyond description. There are also easy trails for a leisurely sightseer who might be looking for a gentle tour or a novice rider who is looking for tame experience. It’s all here on well mapped, well marked trails.

The Town of Mattawa and the surrounding townships are horse-friendly with many locals owning horses and participating in local horse-related events.

With a small population of only two thousand residents, this tiny community offers a very intimate and picturesque atmosphere. Locals are helpful, kind and considerate and are always willing to give a very warm welcome to visitors.

Point Form:

    -         All types of trails easy, intermediate or difficult are available.

    -         Trails are made up of old logging roads that have , river and/or stream crossing. There are  bridges and culvert crossings to help with deeper water.

    -         The trail has some very high elevations offering unforgettable scenic views.

    -         Trails are mostly narrow old abandoned logging roads that are tree covered for a real wilderness experience.

    -         For the novice or family oriented rider a less demanding terrain is also part of this trail system. We offer a country road           type of experience that has very limited travel. These roads can be described as resembling old country roads that            
          meander through the forest.  

    -         Trails consist of many loops leaving the town then looping back for more than a two-week experience.

Conveniences Offered:

    §         Choice of accommodations close to trail system with cozy restaurants and cafés

    §         Easy access to trail from town

    §         Outfitters offer delivery of food and water for horses to locations on the trail (that can be designated in advance)

    §         Lakes for swimming, fishing and canoeing that are part of the trail system

    §         Trails offering attractions or identifying ecology and historic values

    §         The trails located off  a small highway (533) running east from the town of Mattawa that is located on HWY 17 for easy access with big riggs

Fees to ride the trails: 

A small fee or donation of $12.00 a day or $50.00 for the season will be asked of our out of town guests. This will help with the on going expenses of maintenance and insurance costs. a navigational map is provided that is included with the pass.

With the money collected from the map and pass our organization will be able to place culverts and bridges where necessary, build fords or stream crossings which will allow travel directly through the water without damage to fish or wildlife. We must all work to ensure sustainable trails for the future of our enjoyment. In some areas, rights to use crown land have been lost due to many environmental problems occurring from poor trail maintenance. Please, help us to ensure that we will have a trail to ride on in the future.

Frequently Asked Questions 

Do I require a pass to ride the Voyageur Multi Use Trail System?
Yes, the pass is $12.00 per day or $50.00 for the season.

Is there a map provided with the pass?
Yes, a detailed map is included with your purchase of a pass.
This map makes it easy to navigate on the trails.

Do the trails have campsites?
Yes, there are 10 campsites at the beginning of the trail with a well graded road for easy
access for your rigs. There are also many opportunities for camping on interior trails, some
offering lake-front, rivers and streams and others just nice locations in the forest.

How far are the trails from Mattawa and how do I get there?
The trails are only a few minutes from the town of Mattawa. 
Take HWY 533 and follow the signs.

 How many Kilometers are the trails?  How long does it take to ride them?
We have 200 Km of trails and the length of time it takes to ride them depends on the
individual.

 What kind of trails are they?
The make up of the trails are old logging roads or freshly cut trails only suited for horses.