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Canada Lanark 511 • Renfrew 508 Difficulty: 7.5/10

Calabogie Road & Lanark Highlands (Highway 511)

The favorite backroad twisty route for Ottawa and Toronto riders heading to Calabogie Motorsports Park. Carves through the rocky topography of the Madawaska Highlands with rapid third- and fourth-gear transitions, elevation drops, and lake views.

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Distance
Distance
46 mi
74 km total run
Turns
Turns
145
3.2 turns per mile
Summit
Summit
1,280 ft
Madawaska Highlands
Surface
Surface
Paved (Rhythmic Track-Day Twisties)
Difficulty: 7.5/10
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Start: Perth Historic Stone Town, ON, Canada End: Calabogie Motorsports Sanctuary, ON, Canada
Elevation Profile 440 – 1,280 ft
SUMMIT 1,280 FT
Madawaska Highlands
Apex Density Index 3.2 curves / mi
Scenic Sweeper Technical Switchback
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Wheelsport Ottawa ~53 mi
Ottawa, ON • +1-613-841-9400
Adventure Touring Support | Dealership & Diagnostics
Brands: KTM, Yamaha, Suzuki, GasGas, Husqvarna
Goulet Moto Sainte-Thérèse ~127 mi
Sainte-Thérèse, QC • +1-450-435-2408
Dealership & Diagnostics | Adventure Touring Support
Brands: Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, BMW Independent
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Golden Eagle Restaurant at Mohawk Trail Hairpin Turn ~219 mi
North Adams, MA

Perched dramatically on the cliffside apex of MA-2's legendary Mohawk Trail hairpin turn. Offers a stupendous 3-state panoramic view stretching into Vermont and New York. The roar of motorcycles accelerating out of the switchback provides the constant soundtrack to a classic Berkshire meal.

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Start Point Perth Historic Stone Town, ON, Canada 44.9000, -76.2500
Summit / High Point Madawaska Highlands 1,280 FT Summit
End Destination Calabogie Motorsports Sanctuary, ON, Canada 45.3000, -76.7167
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many curves and miles is Calabogie Road & Lanark Highlands (Highway 511)? ▼

Calabogie Road & Lanark Highlands (Highway 511) spans 46 miles and packs approximately 145 curves (3.2 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 440 ft - 1,280 ft (Madawaska Highlands) and technical rating 7.5/10.

Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼

The route starts at Perth Historic Stone Town, ON, Canada (Latitude 44.9, Longitude -76.25) and finishes at Calabogie Motorsports Sanctuary, ON, Canada (Latitude 45.3, Longitude -76.7167).

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