KAWARTHA LAKES, ON – The Kawartha Trans Canada Trail Association (KTCTA) is advising trail users that Doube’s Trestle Bridge has sustained damage following two separate fires on September 23 and October 6, 2026.

The fires have been investigated and are believed to have been caused by discarded cigarettes that ignited fibres beneath the bridge decking. The KTCTA extends its sincere thanks to Kawartha Lakes Fire Services for their assistance and response to the fires.

As a result of the fires, the bridge has sustained damage. For public safety, trail users are advised to avoid using the bridge until permanent repairs have been completed. Users are asked to respect all posted signage and safety restrictions in place.

The Kawartha Trans Canada Trail Association reminds all users to respect the trail, its natural surroundings and neighbouring private properties. Trail users are asked to take all garbage with them, leave no litter behind and remain on designated trails. Trespassing on private property adjacent to the trail is not permitted.

Doube’s Trestle Bridge is an important landmark along the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail, enjoyed by residents and visitors throughout the region. The Association appreciates the public’s cooperation in protecting this valuable community asset and ensuring the trail remains a safe and enjoyable destination.

For more information, please contact:

Kawartha Trans Canada Trail Association
Email: info@ktct.ca

Reminder – With the upcoming long weekend and peak autumn colours we ask all trail users to kindly remove any and all litter or garbage along the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail and on Orange Corner Road and dispose of it off site.

Volunteers continue to have to pick up coffee cups, sofa cans, dog waste and even diapers along the trail and on Orange Corner Road.  As Doube’s Bridge is located at a rural site, there are no public restrooms at the site so keep that in mind for your visit.  The trail is managed by volunteers and funded by donations only.  Please respect the trail and the neighbouring landowners.

The Omemee Trans Canada Trail Rail Bridge has been closed off to all pedestrians.

Signs and fencing are in place.

The shifting and leaning has greatly increased from the spring of 2026.

We hope for a speedy repair and replacement of the bridge since it is very well used by the local community and trail users.

Please respect the signage and fencing.