Trail conditions
La Mauricie National Park
La Mauricie National Park's specialists maintain a vast network of marked trails covering almost 70 km for classic and skate-style cross-country skiing, as well as over 50 km for winter hiking in the heart of the forest. Trail quality is our top priority.
The team maintains the cross-country ski trails with modern groomers, equipped with a GPS system that continuously feeds the following interactive trail conditions map.
The complete list of cross-country ski and winter hiking trails in the park is available by clicking on the 
button on the platform.
Up-to-date trail conditions for cross-country skiing and winter hiking
Cross-country skiers who want to learn more about trail maintenance can consult all the details on the Cross-country skiing web page.
Visitors wishing to learn more about La Mauricie National Park's winter activities and programming can visit the Winter activities page.
Infrastructures and wildlife reporting
During your hike, if you observe any damage to the infrastructure or the presence of bears, please let us know and specify the location:
- in person by approaching a Parks Canada staff member;
- by email
- by phone at 1 888-773-8888
Parking lots status
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivière-à-la-Pêche parking lot | Open. | 12-12-2024: Icy surface; Have a nice day!; | ||
| Shewenegan parking lot | Closed for the season. | 16-10-2024: ...; | ||
| Lac Édouard parking lot | Closed for the season. | 16-10-2024: ...; | ||
| Saint-Gérard Parking lot | Open. | 12-12-2024: Icy surface; Have a nice day!; | ||
| Wapizagonke parking lot | Closed for the season. | 16-10-2024: ...; |
Entrance status - La Mauricie National Park
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Mathieu entrance | Closed for the season. | 16-10-2024: ...; | ||
| Saint-Jean-des-Piles entrance | Open. | 12-12-2024: Icy surface; Have a nice day!; | ||
| Saint-Gérard entrance | Open. | 12-12-2024: Icy surface; Have a nice day!; |
Accessible via Saint-Jean-des-Piles Entrance
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
No 3 - Multiple-use Trail Rivière-à-la-Pêche St-Gérard | Closed for the season. | 28-10-2024: Have a nice day!; | |
| Easy |
Lac Étienne | Closed for the season. | 16-10-2024: ...; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Mekinac - Mekinac | Closed. | 11-10-2024: Rockslide ; Trail washed out in sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
La Cache | Closed for the season. | 16-10-2024: ...; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
N° 14 - Ruisseau-Bouchard | Closed for the season. | 28-10-2024: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
N° 13 - Lac Solitaire | Closed for the season. | 28-10-2024: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
N° 15 - Lac-du-Pimbina | Closed for the season. | 28-10-2024: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Deux-Criques | Closed for the season. | 28-10-2024: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Easy |
N° 1 - Du camping | Closed for the season. | 28-10-2024: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Easy |
N° 11- La Familiale : N° 11- La Familiale | Closed. | 11-10-2024: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; | Trail details |
| Easy |
N° 11- La Familiale : N° 12 | Closed. | 11-10-2024: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; | Trail details |
Accessible via Saint-Mathieu Entrance
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Ruisseau-Brodeur | Closed for the season. | 16-10-2024: ...; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Les Cascades | Closed for the season. | 16-10-2024: ...; | |
| Moderate |
Les Falaises | Closed for the season. | 16-10-2024: ...; | Trail details |
| Easy |
La Tourbière | Closed for the season. | 16-10-2024: ...; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Vallerand Multi-use Trail | Closed for the season. | 16-10-2024: ...; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Lac Gabet | Closed for the season. | 16-10-2024: ...; | Trail details |
| Easy |
La Terrasse | Closed for the season. | 16-10-2024: ...; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lac-Reid | Closed for the season. | 16-10-2024: ...; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Chutes Waber | Closed for the season. | 16-10-2024: ...; | Trail details |
Accessible via Saint-Gérard Entrance
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Chute Parker | Closed for the season. | 28-10-2024: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
N° 3 South Multi-use trail St-Gérard Wabenaki-Andrew | Closed for the season. | 28-10-2024: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
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