Driving the Scenic Brackenrig Road Along Lake Rosseau in Ontario
Canada, north-america
9.9 km
N/A
easy
Year-round
Okay, buckle up for a fantastic lakeside cruise on Brackenrig Road! You'll find this beauty hugging the eastern shore of Lake Rosseau in Ontario's Watt Township, about north of Port Carling. Officially known as Muskoka District Road 25, this fully paved gem stretches for about 10 km (6.15 miles) from Road 118 West (the Frank Miller Memorial Route) up to Road 4.
The northern half saw some love back in 2011 with upgrades that widened the road and tamed some of the trickier corners – making it a smoother and safer ride. The construction even revealed some cool new road cuts along the way.
But the real draw? Seriously stunning views of Lake Rosseau almost the entire way. If you're looking for a picturesque drive in southern Canada, this road is calling your name!
Where is it?
Driving the Scenic Brackenrig Road Along Lake Rosseau in Ontario is located in Canada (north-america). Coordinates: 52.5671, -105.8757
Road Details
- Country
- Canada
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 9.9 km
- Difficulty
- easy
- Coordinates
- 52.5671, -105.8757
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