14 FALL 2021 ISSUE 01 / VOL . 03
The Haute Gatineau , Quebec
Many areas of Canada are better known , but few can match the great riding in the Haute ( High ) Gatineau .
Located in the Outaouais ( pronounced : oot-a-way ) Region of western Quebec , the high ground surrounding the upper Gatineau River well north of Ottawa is covered with dense , mixed-wood forests and numerous lakes . More than 600 miles of superb trails present an enticing mix of open fields , woodlots , deep forests , frozen lakes with portages between them , unplowed back roads and rail trails .
The Black Rollway is probably my favorite trail anywhere . Just be careful . They don ’ t call that mile-and-a-half straight stretch “ Piston Alley ” for nothing . And there ’ s a 90 degree right hander at the southern end . Along the way , the White Bears ’ tee pee provides a peaceful , secluded deep woods rest stop overlooking the beautiful Eagle River . This scenic and entertain-