Easy, intermediate or difficult, the trails of La Mauricie National Park are accessible to all hiking enthusiasts.
Trail description
La Mauricie National Park
La Mauricie National Park gives you access to a vast network of marked trails. Whether you hike or ride a gravel bike in the summer, or cross-country ski or snowshoe in the winter, you are sure to find a trail that matches your ability and leads you to breathtaking lookout points.
Please note: The approximate times are for hiking and snowshoeing only. There are no approximate times given for the gravel bike and cross-country ski trails.
The multipurpose trails are shared by bikes and pedestrians in summer, cross-country skiers in winter and park service vehicles. Dogs are prohibited on all park trails at all times. Service animals are permitted everywhere in La Mauricie National Park.
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Hiking trail
Biking trail
Paddle sports itinerary
Hiking or snowshoeing trail
Classic cross-country skiing trail
Skate cross-country skiing trail
Accessible via Saint-Jean-des-Piles Entrance
Off season, the Rivière à la Pêche sector parking lots, trails and pit toilets remain available. Note that emergency services could be unavailable or considerably delayed.
| Trail | Level of difficulty | Distance | Estimated time | Trailhead | Offer | |
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| Du Camping (#1) |
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3.1 and 4.5 km (loop) | 2 h 30 | Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre |
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Designed for beginners and families, this trail begins at the Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre. It circles round the campground and you can choose between two different return routes. The first route goes directly back to the point of departure, while the second extends the outing by 1.4 kilometres, offering pleasant views out over the Saint-Maurice River. |
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| Trail #2 |
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13.2 km | ----- | Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre |
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Experienced cross-country skiers will be delighted to discover the majestic winter scenery offered by the Bérubé and Français lakes. |
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| Trail #3 - North | 
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11.5 km | ----- | Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre |
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This trail links Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre and the Domaine Wabenaki-Andrew. Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre to Isaïe Shelter: 5 km Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre to La Pêche Shelter: 9.5 km Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre to Domaine Wabenaki-Andrew: 11.5 km |
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| Trail #5 |
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3.5 km | ----- | ----- |
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This trail starts at trail #6 near the Pimbina Shelter and goes to the Isaïe Shelter on trail #3. |
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| Trail #6 |
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8.6 km | ----- | Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre |
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From the Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre to the Pimbina Shelter (5.5 km), the trail is easy and overlooks Pimbina Lake. The section between the Pimbina and Marie shelters (6.5 km) is intermediate. |
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| Trail #6A |
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2.5 km | ----- | Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre |
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Free style is forbidden on #6A trail. This one-way trail starts at trail #6 and leads to Bouchard Lake. |
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| Trail #7 |
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3.5 km | ----- | ----- |
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This classic cross-country ski trail leads from the Marie Shelter, to the junction of #6 and #9, to the La Pêche Shelter on #3, on the shore of lac à la Pêche. |
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| Trail #9 |
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8 km | ----- | Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre |
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This cross-country ski trail, located between trail #10 and the junction of trails #6 and #7, is open to both classic and free styles. This trail runs along Lake Edward and Lake Marie. |
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| Trail #10 |
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11.5 km | ----- | Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre |
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This portion of the Parkway is reserved for fans of classic or free-style cross-country skiing. |
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| Trail #11 (La Familiale) |
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4 km (loop) | ----- | Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre |
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An ideal trail for young families and to learn about cross country skiing. |
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| Lac-Solitaire (#13) |
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6.1 km (loop) Elevation gain: 443 m |
3 h | Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre |
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Upon completing a first ascent, you’ll reach the Lac Solitaire lookout. The trail continues with a series of additional ascents and descents around the lake. Take a break in the red chairs at the Lac aux Chevaux lookout. |
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| Ruisseau-Bouchard (#14) |
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9.1 km (loop) Elevation gain: 658 m |
4 h | Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre |
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Begin by hiking along a portion of the Lac Solitaire Trail and discover some splendid panoramas. You then continue on your way to the Lac aux Chevaux lookout, and end your outing along a stretch running next to Bouchard Creek. |
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| Lac-du-Pimbina (#15) |
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14.2 km (loop) Elevation gain: 968 m |
5 h | Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre |
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You’ll be hiking through mountainous terrain, with stops at the lookouts at Solitaire Lake, Lac aux Chevaux, Benoît Lake and Lac du Pimbina. On the way back, you’ll travel alongside Bouchard Creek. |
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| Deux-Criques |
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18 km (loop) Elevation gain: 946 m |
7 h | Rivière à la Pêche parking |
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Hike one of the park's most beautiful and quiet trails, but also one of its most challenging. Reach lookouts offering breathtaking views. |
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| Mekinac |
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11.5 km (loop) Elevation gain: 610 m |
4 h | Rivière à la Pêche parking Mekinac parking |
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Temporary closure: a portion of Mekinac Trail is closed for safety reasons. Take a challenging climb to the Lake Rosoy lookout and head to the red chairs for a breathtaking view of the Saint-Maurice River. On your way back, take a break at the Familiale Shelter located near the Rivière à la Pêche parking lot. |
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Accessible via the Saint-Gérard Entrance
Off season, the Saint-Gérard sector parking lots, trails and pit toilets remain available. Note that emergency services could be unavailable or considerably delayed.
| Trail | Level of difficulty | Distance | Estimated time | Trailhead | Offer |
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| Multipurpose Trail #3 - South |
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3.5 km | ----- | Saint-Gérard Entrance |
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The pilot project for multipropose Trail #3 - South will continue with the grooming of a single-sided classic cross-country ski trail. This multipropose trail links the Saint-Gérard entrance to the starting point of the cross-country ski trail network. To reconcile all uses of this trail, visitors are asked to avoid walking on the cross-country ski trail. Trail quality may vary according to traffic and weather conditions. |
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| Lac-Parker (#4) |
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1.1 km (round trip) | 1 h | Saint-Gérard Entrance |
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From Domaine Wabenaki-Andrew to Parker Lake, snowshoers will discover spectacular views of Parker Falls. To reach the Lac-Parker trail #4, you must take Trail #3 - South. |
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| Lac à la Pêche Trail (#4A) |
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6.5 km | 3 h | Saint-Gérard Entrance |
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This trail follows the Rivière à la Pêche and its rapids, leading to a spectacular panorama. The hike is punctuated by several ascents and descents, and offers different views of Lac à la Pêche. |
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| Trail #8 |
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4 km (loop) | ----- | Saint-Gérard Entrance |
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This classic cross-country ski trail links trails #3 - South and #7 and leads to the edge of Lake Parker. |
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