Recreational Trail
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The New York Central Recreational Trail is located between the villages of Embrun and Russell. The trail covers a total of 10 km between 901 Notre Dame Street, Embrun, and 290 Route 200, Russell.
The trail is ideal for walking, running, cycling or rollerblading.
The trail is completely paved and accessible to all.
Regulations
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Regulations for the respect of the trail and users |
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Parking
Free parking is available at various locations:
- 901 Notre Dame Street, Embrun
- If this parking is full, users are welcome to use the parking at the Embrun Arena, 6 Blais Street, Embrun.
- 150 Sportsplex Street, Embrun
- 550 Notre Dame Street, Russell
- First Avenue, Russell
Report a fallen tree or other incident
To report a fallen tree or other incident, please follow one of the following steps:
- Send an email to the Recreation Operations Manager.
- Call 613-443-3066 extension 2338.
- If the tree completely blocks access to the trail on the weekend, call 613-443-3066 extension 8.
History
The New York Central Recreational Trail is the former railway, which was used from 1898 to 1957. The Township of Russell acquired the trail in 1979 to convert it to a recreational trail.