If staying in the Knowlton area, the Lac-Brome path is a wonderful running option. The smooth crushed stone path runs for 11.5 km between Knowlton and the Foster area. The landscape is mainly wooded, with some lake views. It offers nice shade in summer and has beautiful colors in autumn. Knowlton (part of the Town of Brome Lake) is a lovely, historic town with numerous shops, restaurants, and an active culture scene. Notes: In summer, go for a post-run dip! Not cleared of snow in winter and also popular for X-C skiing, please respect tracks.
One can start right in the center of Knowlton @Rue Victoria. After 1 km, reach Douglass Beach, which is a popular spot on Brome Lake (large parking lot). Continue along the path, which is not right alongside the water but still affords lake views. There are several scenic pedestrian bridges and viewpoints. At ~4.5 km, reach a parking lot @Argyll Rd. (this is a nice 9km out & back). Here, the path turns away from the water and continues north to Parc Ovide-Dagenais in the Quilliams-Durrell Wildlife Reserve (Foster area). Note: North of Fisher’s Point, Route 243 (Chem. Lakeside) runs right along the lake, but doesn’t have a shoulder/sidewalk).
Longer Run/Add-Ons: The path continues for another ~5 km north to Waterloo, but is a bit more rugged. There are also some nice running options in Waterloo.
If staying in the Knowlton area, the Lac-Brome path is a wonderful running option. The smooth crushed stone path runs for 11.5 km between Knowlton and the Foster area. The landscape is mainly wooded, with some lake views. It offers nice shade in summer and has beautiful colors in autumn. Knowlton (part of the Town of Brome Lake) is a lovely, historic town with numerous shops, restaurants, and an active culture scene. Notes: In summer, go for a post-run dip! Not cleared of snow in winter and also popular for X-C skiing, please respect tracks.
One can start right in the center of Knowlton @Rue Victoria. After 1 km, reach Douglass Beach, which is a popular spot on Brome Lake (large parking lot). Continue along the path, which is not right alongside the water but still affords lake views. There are several scenic pedestrian bridges and viewpoints. At ~4.5 km, reach a parking lot @Argyll Rd. (this is a nice 9km out & back). Here, the path turns away from the water and continues north to Parc Ovide-Dagenais in the Quilliams-Durrell Wildlife Reserve (Foster area). Note: North of Fisher’s Point, Route 243 (Chem. Lakeside) runs right along the lake, but doesn’t have a shoulder/sidewalk).
Longer Run/Add-Ons: The path continues for another ~5 km north to Waterloo, but is a bit more rugged. There are also some nice running options in Waterloo.
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