Hiking

Trailhead: Visitor information and discovery centre, North Area
Length: 0.5 km (loop)
Duration: 15 mins.
Elevation gain: 11 m

This looped trail enters a hardwood wooded area, leads to the sea, runs along a pebble beach, and goes back to where it started. With its multi-sensory interpretation modules, this wooden footbridge offers people with physical or visual disabilities a glimpse of the best that Forillon has to offer.

Trailhead: at 1 km from Penouille parking lot
Length: 3 km (round trip)
Duration: 1 - 1.5 hrs.
Elevation gain: 87 m

The Penouille sand spit is home to a taiga forest, which is unusual at such a low altitude. Taiga forests are fragile and highly sensitive to trampling, so it is important to stay on the trail. In order to allow visitors to explore this lichen-covered area while protecting it, we have created a trail that follows existing openings in the woods. This trail bypasses areas where the branching grape-fern, an endangered species, grows. Finally, it leads to an observation hide bordering the salt marsh, the ideal place to observe birdlife in complete tranquility. Don't forget your binoculars!

Trailhead: Cap-des-Rosiers parking lot or Visitor information and discovery centre, North Area
Length: 4 km (round trip)
Duration: 1 - 2 hrs.
Elevation gain: 44 m

By foot or bike, venture along the seashore on Du Banc trail and take in the magnificent Forillon cliffs and the Cap-des-Rosiers lighthouse. Along the trail, take a break at the Irish Memorial (Carricks) erected in the memory of the some one hundred passengers who drowned off Cap-des-Rosiers in 1847.

Trailhead: Le Castor parking lot, North Area
Length: 2.9 km (round trip)
Duration: 1.5 hrs
Elevation gain: 35 m

Welcome to the Beaver's turf! Take this stone dust trail that runs alongside the ponds. Halfway along, cross an old stretch of road and go to the observation platform. With a little luck and patience, you'll be able to see our emblematic animal at work!

Le Castor, Le Ruisseau and Le Pic-bois trails form a network of forest trails approximately 7 km long.

Trailhead: Grande-Grave
Length: 2 km (loop)
Duration: 1 hr.
Elevation gain: 148 m

Les Parages is about wandering through a place steeped in history while taming the moods of a huge, open bay. It's walking along the fields and apple trees of the Dolbel-Roberts families. It's a visit to the clerk at Hyman & Sons general shop and then a ‘’spin‘’ at Anse-Blanchette, two historic sites that come alive during the summer months in Grande-Grave.

Trailhead: La Chute parking lot, on Route 132 (halfway between North and South Areas)
Length: 1 km (loop)
Duration: 30 - 45 mins.
Elevation gain: 90 m

This trail, though short, does have some steep slopes and stairs. You’ll love the quiet of the woodlands as you wind your way through a maple grove and a cedar grove at the bottom of a little valley until reaching a lovely 17-metre-high waterfall.

Trailhead: Grande-Grave, entire trail
Length: 15.2 km (round trip)
Duration: 4 - 5 hrs.
Elevation gain: 532 m

Trailhead: L'Anse-aux-Amérindiens, gravel road
Length: 6,4 km (round trip)
Duration: 1.5 - 2.5 hrs.
Elevation gain: 172 m
 Cyclists are only allowed on the gravel road between L'Anse-aux-Amérindiens and Cap-Gaspé.

Trailhead: L'Anse-aux-Amérindiens, trail
Length: 8 km (round trip)
Duration: 2 - 3 hrs.
Elevation gain: 310 m

The Les Graves trail crosses through woods and overgrown fields overlooking coves and the sea. Maybe you’ll be lucky and see some marine mammals, bears or porcupines. At Cap-Gaspé, approach the base of the lighthouse located atop a 95-metre-high cliff. Today, this solar-powered light is fully automated. Follow the trail down to the bottom of the cliff until reaching Land’s End! Take in the scene and breathe in the salt air – then take a snap for posterity.

Trailhead: Petit-Gaspé beach
Length: 7.2 km (loop); 5.4 km (tower and back)
Duration: 2.5 - 3.5 hrs. (loop); 1-2 hrs.(tower and back)
Elevation gain: 405 m (loop); 326 m (tower and back)

Trailhead: Cap-Bon-Ami
Length: 7.8 km (loop); 3.6 km (tower and back)
Duration: 3 - 4 hrs. (loop); 1.5 - 2 hrs. (tower and back)
Elevation gain: 472 m (loop); 282 m (tower and back)

Trailhead: Grande-Grave
Length: 7.2 km (loop); 5 km (tower and back)
Duration: 2.5 - 3.5 hrs. (loop); 1- 2 hrs.
Elevation gain: 421 m (loop); 325 m (tower and back)

Let's admit it right away, from Cap-Bon-Ami, you will find the first kilometer quite difficult due to the steep slope. From Petit-Gaspé, the slope is gentler. On both sides, you'll be delighted by the viewpoints this trail offers: there's the sea and forest as far as the eye can see. Once you reach the observation tower, located at an altitude of 285 m, you'll be moved by the sea and cliff landscapes.

Trailhead: L’Anse-au-Griffon
Length: 9.2 km (round trip)
Duration: 2 - 3 hrs.
Elevation gain: 160 m

Amble along L'Anse-au-Griffon River amid a pretty forest. Keep your eyes peeled for wild animals. The trail boasts two picnic areas (including one with a shelter).

Trailhead: L’Anse-au-Griffon or near the Administrative office
Length: 20 km (round trip)
Duration: 5 - 6 hrs.
Elevation gain: 357 m

This trail traverses the park from north (L’Anse-au-Griffon) to south (administrative office). Along the southern leg, it crosses through a forest and over a number of waterways. Along the northern leg, it crosses through overgrown fields. A wide trail, “Le Portage” often offers good opportunities for viewing bears and small game.

Trail also open to bikes and horses.

Trail head: Le Castor trail
Length: 4 km (round trip)
Duration : 2 hrs
Elevation gain: 69 m

This narrow, winding hiking trail forms a horseshoe shape that links up with the Le Castor trail. Halfway along, it joins the pretty Cap-des-Rosiers stream. With its white spruce and mature cedar trees, ferns and green mosses, Le Ruisseau inspires an invigorating calm. Observant hikers will notice here and there moose tracks or tree trunks gnawed by beavers.

Le Castor, Le Ruisseau and Le Pic-bois trails form a network of forest trails approximately 7 km long.

Trail head: La Chute parking lot
Longueur : 4.8 km (round trip)
Duration: 1,5 hrs
Elevation gain: 153 m

Trail head: Le Castor parking lot
Longueur : 7 km (round trip)
Duration: 2,5 hrs
Elevation gain: 130 m

This gentle trail passes through a generous mixed forest that is home to a host of birds, including woodpeckers, hence the name of the trail in French. An intimate link between Le Castor and La Chute, the Le Pic-bois trail offers glimpses of rolling countryside. Take it south via La Chute or north via Le Castor.

Le Castor, Le Ruisseau and Le Pic-bois trails form a network of forest trails approximately 7 km long.

Trailhead: from Petit-Gaspé Beach or near the Administrative Office
Length: 33.2 km (round trip) including access legs
Duration: 13 hrs.
Elevation gain: 1437 m

Enjoy a long mountain hike offering breathtaking panoramic views out over L'Anse-au-Griffon valley, the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Gaspé Bay. Backcountry campsites and a lean-to shelter are located along the way.

Trailhead: from the Route 197 (Rivière-au-Renard) or from near the administrative office
Length: 37.2 km (round trip)
Duration: 14 hrs.
Elevation gain: 1276 m

This long mountain hike will take you past a string of small lakes that are well suited for observing boreal forest wildlife. It also offers fantastic views out over the Morris River valley. Backcountry campsites and a lean-to shelter are located along the way.

More information on backcountry camping