Hiking Trails of Montréal and Beyond Also by Michael Haynes

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7 Preface 9 Introduction 20 Trails at a Glance 27 Montréal – Laval 91 Lanaudière 157 Laurentides (Laurentians) 219 Montérégie 283 Cantons de l’Est (Eastern Townships) 345 Acknowledgements 347 Glossary of French Hiking Terms 349 Web Pages 353 Index of User Tips and Sidebars 355 Index 4. Belvedère Kondiaronk, Parc du Mont-Royal Preface

When I was working on Hiking Trails of Ottawa, I was pleased to discover that there appeared to be a large number of hiking trails available in Québec within or close to the National Capital Region. I had already decided that any book about hiking in Ottawa needed to include Gatineau Park — because that was where everybody in Ottawa went to walk — so it also seemed rea- sonable that I include other routes in the Outaouais region within the same radius of the capital city as trails that I would profile in eastern Ontario. What first surprised me, as I began my research, was how little the English-speaking hiking community knew about Québec trails. It seemed that most anglophone hikers I knew did not venture too far outside of Gatineau Park. They could tell me about Algonquin Park, Killarney, and other trails in Ontario many hours of driving away from the city, but almost nothing about the far banks of the Ottawa River. Fortunately, I knew a few people in the Outaouais outdoor community, particularly in Kino-Québec, and they provided a number of excellent suggestions. And the more I hiked in Québec, the more I appreciated that the trail resources in the province were far more extensive than I had real- ized. Indeed, as I trekked into the Laurentides (Laurentian Mountains), the Lanaudière region — which I had never even heard of until I hiked there — and the Cantons de l’Est (Eastern Townships), my surprise and delight grew. What also intensified was the desire to share my discoveries. It seemed as if the many marvellous trails available in Québec were largely unknown to the English-speaking community. They appeared to be a great secret, their existence perhaps obscured by the shyness created by the language divide. As almost all of the Web sites, printed material, and access information are in French only, and most English-speaking Canadians are, like me, essen- tially unilingual, maybe it is no surprise that we had never heard of them. Collected in this book are fifty walking trails found in the province of Québec on or within 150 km (90 mi) of the city of Montréal. They range from municipal parks to wilderness treks to mountain summits overlooking

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the United States, and include some I am confident that you will find truly wonderful hiking. Yet this Hiking Trails of Montréal and Beyond volume provides only a sample of to be both interesting and informa- what is available to an enthusiastic tive. I especially hope that it inspires rambler. Hopefully, with the assist- you to be adventurous and investi- ance of this work, you will discover gate the many marvellous trails in how much great hiking is possible Québec that are little more than an in Québec, and begin what will hour’s drive from Montréal. be many years of exploration and enjoyment.

8 Hiking Trails of Montréal and Beyond Introduction

Canada’s second-largest city, with a metropolitan population of nearly four million, Montréal is also the second-largest French-speaking city in the world after Paris. Because of its location at the union of the Ottawa and St. Lawrence rivers, Montréal became early Canada’s principal commercial centre, and the city has long been known as Canada’s cultural capital. For most English-speaking Canadians I know, the province of Québec is largely unexplored. Everyone appears to have visited Montréal, and many have been to Québec City, but outside of the vibrant downtowns of these two metropolises few have ventured far, except perhaps on the occasional ski vacation. Therefore, for almost everyone outside of the province, the hiking trails of Québec are equally unfamiliar. As with travel outside of the major cit- ies, the language difference creates a barrier that too few choose to sur- mount. Consequently, most English-speakers have not investigated many of Québec’s trails. This, as it turns out, is an appalling oversight on our part, because once I began my explorations I quickly discovered that the hiking trail network in Québec is far more extensive than what may be found anywhere else in Eastern Canada. Moreover, because of the proximity of the rugged Laurentian Mountains to the north, and the Montérégian hills and Appalachians to the south, there are more mountainous hikes available within a ninety-minute drive of Montréal than in any Canadian city east of Calgary — excepting, perhaps, Québec City. In addition, hikers in Québec are probably the most organized in Canada. Their provincial association, the Fédération québécoise de la marche, has been in existence since 1974, and has been developing a province-spanning footpath that reached 1,000 km (625 mi) in 2012. They also produce excellent reference material, including their book Répertoire des lieux de marche au Québec. All their material, online and in print, is available in French only. Further, trail development and maintenance in Québec is supported by

9 the provincial government far more northern Vermont came within the than in any other province of which distance parameters. I am aware. The province funds new Further, I divided the listings trail development and, perhaps even into five geographic districts, each more importantly, maintenance, and roughly based upon the Région ad- it has long been government policy to ministrative du Québec, and in each promote year-round physical activity of these districts ten hiking paths in the outdoors among the Québec have been profiled. The selections population. The Québec park system have been made to ensure that each is equalled only by that in British region contains a variety of chal- Columbia, if at all. lenges. Of the ten routes in each The more I explored, the more district, some are easy, designed for excited I became about the hiking casual walkers; some are moderately possibilities in Québec, and the more challenging, requiring at least two convinced I was that an English- to three hours and some effort to language guide to some of these complete; and at least one or two are trails would be helpful to introduce more demanding, exceeding 15 km them to visitors and even English- (9.4 mi) in distance and/or of above speaking residents. average difficulty. Hiking Trails of Montréal and Choosing to provide a represent Beyond profiles fifty walking routes ative sample of the trails available, both within the city and in the sur- rather than presenting a comprehen- rounding environs. In order to pro- sive list, required leaving out some vide an assortment of urban, regional truly excellent treks. The Sentier park, and wilderness footpaths, I national (National Hiking Trail) in initially considered an area within the Lanaudière and the Laurentides roughly 100 km (62.5 mi) measured and the Sentiers de l’Estrie in the from the bridges leaving the island Cantons de l’Est by themselves could of Montréal. As this boundary came have filled an entire book. However, close to, but did not quite include, choosing specific routes only has either Mont-Tremblant or Mont- meant that I have been able to profile Orford parks, I extended my scope each path in considerable detail, in slightly in order to incorporate them order to offer a high level of comfort as well. However, I included only for novices and visitors. trails within Québec, even though The final selection of the routes routes in both eastern Ontario and profiled in Hiking Trails of Montréal

10 Hiking Trails of Montréal and Beyond and Beyond was mine alone. I recog- HOW TO USE THIS BOOK nize that I view the area as a visitor You should begin with the Trails at and tourist, and this coloured my a Glance table (pp. 22-25). This lists selection. If I left out your favour- all fifty walking routes found in the ite trail, or you disagree with my book and it shows their length and choices, please let me know by post- degree of difficulty, indicates the ing a comment on the books blog: uses permitted, and provides an es- http://hikingmontreal.blogspot.ca. timated time required to complete Hiking Trails of Montréal and the walk profiled. It also indicates Beyond is intended to whet your ap- on what page you will find the full petite and to get you started. Where route description. you go from here will be up to you. The Trails at a Glance table uses a number of abbreviations and nota- The five regions are as follows: tions of which you should be aware:

Montréal-Laval: comprising the ad- Permitted Uses (No snow): These are ministrative regions of Montréal and the uses either formally permitted, Laval. or likely possible, anywhere on the route being profiled during those Lanaudière: as far north as the Secteur times of the year when the trail is de la Pimbina of Parc national du not covered by snow. Typically, Mont-Tremblant and south of the that means spring, summer, and Réserve faunique Mastigouche. fall — but not always. Many routes, especially those where hunting is Laurentides (Laurentians): as far north permitted, close on October 31 and as the Secteur de la Diable of Parc reopen in December. national du Mont-Tremblant. Any use marked with a * means that it occurs, and might be encoun- Montérégie: the entire Montérégie tered, along some sections of the region. profiled route, but not throughout the entire distance. For example, Cantons de l’Est (Eastern Townships): the Boisé multiressource Von All that portion of the Estrie region west men (p. 159) contains a short por- of the Rivière Saint-François and Lac tion that permits walking only. Memphrémagog. Therefore, walking is the only use allowed throughout the entire route. However, most of the route author-

Introduction 11 izes bicycling and inline skating. In If the regulations change along the permitted uses, these are shown the route profiled (e.g., Parc thus: W, B*, I* d’environnement naturel de Sutton, p. 297), then the most W = walking/hiking restricted use will be listed, but B = bicycling, either touring or with an asterix: L*, P*. mountain biking H = equestrian/horseback use Fees: Quite a few of the routes in this I = inline skating, skateboarding book are found in parks that charge a fee for use. These vary consider- Permitted Uses (Snow): These are the ably, ranging between $4 and $10, uses either formally permitted, or and change constantly. For example, likely possible, anywhere on the entry fees into provincial parks are route being profiled during those scheduled to change (increasing, nat- times of the year when the trail is urally) in 2013, 2014, and 2015. As covered by snow. Typically, that a result, instead of indicating what means late fall, winter, and early the fee happens to be at the time spring. of writing, I have simply indicated that one is required by using the S= snowshoeing “$” symbol. However, in most City X = cross-country/Nordic skiing of Montréal parks there is no cost to Sm = Snowmobiles and other use the trails, but there is a fee for motorized winter vehicles parking. Where only parking fees are required, I placed an asterisk behind Dogs: Disagreements between dog the dollar sign: $*. owners and non-dog owners are the greatest source of conflict on Once you have selected the trail managed trails. Many of the trails you wish to hike from the Trails at profiled have strict regulations about a Glance table, turn to the page indi- dog use, particularly those within cated. At the start of each profile you national and provincial park proper- will find a capsule synopsis; every ties. Please respect non-dog owners full trail description follows the and observe these guidelines — and same basic format: always “poop & scoop”! Name of Trail: Official name if a main- L = dogs permitted on leash tained pathway, start/finish for por- O = dogs permitted off leash tions of longer trails.

12 Hiking Trails of Montréal and Beyond Length: Indicates return-trip Uses: Mentions possible types of rec distance in kilometres and miles, reational use, including hiking, bik- rounded up to the nearest half kilo- ing, cross-country skiing, horseback metre (and tenth or quarter mile). riding, snowmobiling, and ATVing.

Hiking Time: Indicates time of Cautionary Notes: Hunting season, hike, based on an average walker’s cliffs, high winds, road crossings, or rate of 4 km (2.5 mi) per hour. This anything I believe you should be es- may not accurately reflect the time pecially cautious about on this route that you will require to complete any will be mentioned here. A complete particular hike. Each person sets his list may be found later in this section or her own pace, which will vary under “Hazards.” according to weather conditions, length of the trail, and fitness level. Cellphone Coverage: How well a cellular phone will work on this Rating: A designation from 1 trail, including locations of dead to 5. The number 1 indicates spots (based upon my use of a Bell/ suitability for all fitness and Virgin Mobile smart phone). experience levels; 5 is recommended only for experienced Facilities: Services such as wash- and very fit outdoor people. rooms or water that will be found These ratings are based on either at the trailhead or along the considerations of distance to trail. be travelled — generally increasing by one level for each additional Gov’t Topo Map: The National Topo 5 km (3.1 mi) — elevation change, graphic System 1:50,000-scale map condition of treadway, and signage. showing the terrain covered by the Novices should choose level 1 and trail. 2 hikes initially, and work up with experience. Level 4 and 5 hikes in- Trailhead GPS: The latitude and clude an indication of what qualifies longitude of the start/finish of the those levels for their higher rating. hike. This data was collected using a GARMIN GPS 12XL receiver and Type of Trail: Indicates the footing that verified with Google Earth. will be encountered. Following these capsule descriptions, you will find more details on

Introduction 13 how to reach the particular hike, as Route Description: A walk-through well as a detailed explanation of the of the hike, relating what I found route being profiled. This detailed when I last travelled this route. In trail outline is divided into the fol- every case I describe junctions and lowing sections: landmarks from the perspective of someone following the trail in the Access: How to drive to the trail’s direction I have indicated. If trav- starting point from a convenient elling in the opposite direction, landmark: remember to reverse my bearings.

Directions to trails in the Montréal- Laval region begin from the near- SIDEBAR NOTES est exit from Autoroute 40. Scattered throughout the book are Directions to trails in the Lanau- fifty brief capsule descriptions of dière region begin from the some of the plants, animals, geologic- bridges leaving Montréal Island al features, and human institutions on Autoroutes 19, 25, and 40. that you might encounter on the vari- Directions to trails in the Laurentides ous trails. These are intended to be (Laurentians) region begin from brief samples to whet your curiosity the Pont Médéric-Martin on about the world through which you Autoroute 15. are hiking, and to encourage you to Directions to trails in the Montérégie learn more. An index of Sidebars can region begin from the bridges be found on pp. 353-354. leaving Montréal Island on Auto routes 10 and 40, and Highway USER TIPS 138 (Pont Honoré-Mercier). Unless you are an experienced hiker, Directions to trails in the Cantons de you might not know how much water l’Est (Eastern Townships) region to carry on your hike, or why wear- begin from the Pont Champlain ing blue jeans is not the best idea. and continue on Autoroute 10. An assortment of helpful hints is sprinkled among the trail descrip- Introduction: Background about the tions. An index of these can be found trail, possibly including historical, on p. 353. natural, or geographical information, as well as my personal observations or recommendations.

14 Hiking Trails of Montréal and Beyond GETTING STARTED Doing so may help make every hik- New or occasional walkers should ing experience an enjoyable and safe begin by selecting routes with a one. difficulty rating of 1 or 2. These are likely to be completed within one or Water: Nothing is more important two hours by people of almost any than water. You can survive up to fitness level. With experience, trails two weeks without food; you may with a higher difficulty level can be die in as few as three days without attempted. Level 1 routes should water. I carry one litre (1 qt) per per- be comfortable for most children; son on a hike up to 10 km (6 mi), level 2 routes, which can be as long more if the distance is greater, if the as 10 km (6.25 mi), should only be day is particularly hot or humid, or considered with children once you if I am taking children with me. are familiar with their capabilities. Dehydration occurs rapidly while Clothing and footwear are ex- hiking, and the accompanying tremely important. For shorter walks headache or dizziness diminishes in comfortable weather, there is little the pleasure of the experience. Drink need for specialized gear. However, small sips of water often and do not as distance and time walked in- wait until you are thirsty to do so. crease, comfort and safety will be Portable water filtration systems are substantially improved by wearing available in any outdoor store and hiking shoes and outfits specially are worth carrying, especially on hot designed for outdoor activity. There summer treks. is a bewildering array of products available, more than enough for a Map: I consider a map crucial. With book on its own, and choosing the a map, I have a context of the ter- right gear is also dependent upon in- rain through which I will be hik- dividual preferences. I, for example, ing. Is it swampy? Are there hills? like to hike in sandals, while friends If I get confused, what direction do often wear heavy boots. Once you I follow to find people? In parks a have decided that hiking is a regular special map of the trail is often avail- part of your lifestyle, you can visit able. Otherwise, I carry the National outdoor stores and find what works Topographic System of Canada for you. 1:50,000-scale map of the area. However, there are a few items that should always be carried, even Food: Though not essential on a day if you are only going for a short hike. hike, I always carry something to

Introduction 15 snack on while I walk, and who fall. Cold rains and high winds can doesn’t enjoy a picnic? Apples, trail create uncomfortable, possibly life- mix, bagels: anything like this is threatening, conditions. No matter good. Chocolate bars, chips, and how good the weather seems to other junk food are not the best be, always carry some protective choice and should be avoided. clothing.

Whistle: If you are lost and want to Backpack: You need something to attract attention, a whistle will be carry everything, so I recommend heard far better than your voice, that you invest in a quality day pack. and is less likely to wear out from It should have adjustable shoulder continuous use. Test it out: take one straps, a waist strap, a large inner outside the house and give a couple pouch, and roomy outer pockets. of blasts. See how much attention The equipment listed earlier will fit you attract. (Feel free to blame me easily inside a good pack and will sit if you get any complaints.) comfortably on your back. After one or two trips, wearing it will become First Aid Kit: When in the woods, just another part of your walking even little problems become very routine. In fact, I never hike without important. A small first aid kit with my pack. bandages, gauze, tape, moleskin, etc., permits you to deal with blisters and Optional (but recommended) Equipment: bruises that require attention. Sunscreen, hat, bug repellent, cam- era, binoculars, field guides, extra Garbage Bag: You should always carry socks, bandana, and toilet paper. your trash out: food wrappers, juice bottles, and even apple cores should Other Possible Equipment: Tarp, rope, go into the bag. If you are hiking on eating utensils, flashlight, towel, a well-used trail, you will probably bathing suit, small stove, fuel, find litter left behind by others. Take toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, writing a moment to put as much as you can paper, pen, and sleeping bag. into your own garbage bag. If you don’t do it, it probably will not get done. HAZARDS Even well-used trails may contain Protective Clothing: Weather is highly potential dangers. At the start of changeable, especially in spring and each route description are cautionary

16 Hiking Trails of Montréal and Beyond notes, provided in one- or two-word their range, they can be found almost descriptions. The following is a more anywhere. Best way to avoid them? detailed explanation of what each Stay on the path. one means: Hunting: Hunting is permitted, in sea- Animals: This means there is a rea- son, in many of the areas covered in sonable possibility of encountering this book. Usually starting in early one of any number of wild beasts, October, hunting season varies from including, but not limited to, wolf, year to year for different types of cougar, moose, coyote, bear, bob- game and in different areas within cat, fox, or lynx. However, you are the region. Consult the Ressources more likely to see squirrel, deer, and naturelles Québec Web site (http:// porcupine. www.mrn.gouv.qc.ca/english/pub- lications/online/wildlife/hunting- Cliffs/cliff edge: Although a number regulations/index.asp) for detailed of trails take you next to cliffs, few information before going into the have guardrails, and you are usually woods in the fall. a long way from help. Watch where you are walking. Motorized vehicles: Sometimes motorized vehicles, such as ATVs and Extreme weather: Mountain sum- snowmobiles, share the trail with mits such as Mont Sutton and Pic walkers. de l’Ours are at high elevation and are usually bare rock with little or Remote location: A few of the routes in no shelter. They can enjoy the best, Hiking Trails of Montréal and Beyond, but also the very worst, of weather such as Le Carcan or Mont Singer, conditions. The weather at the high- take you into areas where few travel. est elevations can be much colder, You would always be wise to advise or wetter, than what is found at the someone of your route and expected trailhead. time of return for any hike, but for these it is especially important. Giant hogweed / poison ivy / wild parsnip: These skin-irritating plants are often Road crossing: If your route must found along the edges of many trails cross a public road, I will list this and fields. Managed trails will usu- to remind you to watch for traffic ally post warning signs, but as all when you must cross. You should three plants are spreading, extending fear encounters with vehicles more

Introduction 17 than those with wild animals; these *** are far more likely. Congratulations! You have read the Rugged terrain: Some of the paths pro- entire preamble, and you are now filed in this book are wide, level, and ready to begin your discovery of surfaced in crushed stone. Others, Québec’s hiking trails near its largest however, wander over the landscape city. I hope you enjoy your explora- regardless of hills, rocks, rivers, or tions as much as I did. any other obstacle. When I think that Share your pictures of your hikes the ground is of a more than average on the Hiking Trails of Montréal and challenge, I mention it. Beyond Facebook page or visit our blog at http://hikingmontreal.blog- Steepness/steep climb: There is a con- spot.ca/ for updates and details of siderable difference between walking other trails. on an abandoned rail line, like the P’tit Train du Nord with its 1% grade, and the mountain slope of Toit-des- Laurentides. If a trail contains a section I think will be unusually challenging to the weekend walker, I will mention it. This will also adjust the degree of difficulty of the listing upwards.

Ticks: There are five locations in the Montérégie region where Lyme disease is considered endemic, and only one of these is included in the book. However, the entire St. Lawrence Lowlands area is expected to eventu- ally become home to the blacklegged ticks that carry the disease. For more information, consult www.phac- aspc.gc.ca/id-mi/tickinfo-eng.php.

18 Hiking Trails of Montréal and Beyond 42. Parc d’environnement naturel de Sutton

Etiquette Many trails are open to more than one use: walkers and cyclists, skiers and snowshoers. Here are a few simple rules that make “sharing the trail” easier: • Be friendly and courteous. • Ride, walk, or run on the right, pass on the left. • Stay on the trail. Creating your own trail or cutting switchbacks creates erosion, damages habitat, and causes new trails that can’t be maintained. • Bicyclists yield to equestrians, runners, and hikers. Keep your bike under control and at a safe speed. • Runners and hikers yield to equestrians. • Downhill traffic should yield to uphill traffic. When in doubt, give the other user the right of way. • Pack out your litter. • Dogs should be kept on leashes and under control. • Respect private property.

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Trail Name Difficulty level 1-5 Length km (mi) Time to complete (hours) Uses Permitted (No snow) Uses Permitted (Snow) Dogs Fees Page

Uses (no snow): W = Walk, B = Bike, H = Horseback Riding, I = Inline Skating Uses (snow): S = Snowshoe/Walk, X = Cross-Country Ski, Sm = Snowmobile Uses (dog): L = Permitted on leash, O = Permitted off leash, P = Prohibited Items marked with an asterisk (*) indicate that use is permitted on some sections of the route, but not on all Fees: --- = No fees, $ = Fees, $* = Parking fees only

Montréal-Laval 1. Arboretum Morgan 2 5.5 (3.4) 1.5+ W S*, X* P $ 29 2. Lachine Canal Multipurpose 1 6.5 (4.1) 2+ W, B, I S, X L $* 33 Path 3. Parc des Rapides 2 10.5 (6.6) 3+ W, B*, I* S, X* P* --- 39 4. Parc du Mont-Royal 3 6.5 (4.1) 2+ W, B*, S, X* L $* 45 H* 5. Parc-nature de la Pointe-aux- 1 5 (3.1) 1.5+ W, B* X P* $* 51 Prairies 6. Parc-nature de l’Île-de-la- 1 7 (4.4) 2+ W, B* S, X P* $* 55 Visitation 7. Parc-nature du Bois-de-Liesse 2 8 (5) 2+ W, B* X* L $* 61 8. Parc-nature du 3 14 (8.75) 4+ W, B S*, X P* $* 75 Bois-de-l’Île-Bizard 9. Parc-nature du 2 6 (3.75) 1.5+ W, B* X L $* 79 Cap-Saint-Jacques 10. Route verte – Laval 3 14 (8.75) 3+ W, B, I S, X L --- 85

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Trail Name Difficulty level 1-5 Length km (mi) Time to complete (hours) Uses Permitted (No snow) Uses Permitted (Snow) Dogs Fees Page

Lanaudière 11. Circuit TransTerrebonne 4 20 (12.5) 5+ W, B S, X P --- 93 12. Parc national du 2 9.5 (5.9) 2+ W S P $ 101 Mont-Tremblant – La Chute- aux-Rats 13. Parc national du 4 14.5 (9.1) 5+ W — P $ 105 Mont-Tremblant – Le Carcan 14. Parc régional des Chutes 3 10 (6.25) 4+ W — L $ 109 Monte-à-Peine-et-des-Dalles 15. Sentier de la Matawinie 3 12 (7.5) 4+ W S L --- 115 16. Sentier du Mont-Ouareau 5 16 (10) 5+ W S O --- 121 17. Sentier Inter-Centre – 4 12.5 (7.8) 4+ W X P --- 125 Montagne Noire 18. Sentiers du Lac en Coeur 3 8 (5) 3+ W S O --- 131 19. Sentiers Grande-Vallée 5 20.5 (12.8) 7+ W S L $ 145 20. Société de Conservation, 2 8 (5) 2+ W S, X L --- 153 d’Interprétation et de Recherche de Berthier et ses Îles Laurentides (Laurentians) 21. Boisé multiressource Von 2 10.5 (6.6) 3+ W, B*, I* S, X L --- 159 Allmen 22. Centre d’accès à la nature de 3 9 (5.6) 3+ W S, X* P --- 165 l’UQAM 23. Centre touristique et éducatif 3 10 (6.25) 3+ W — L $ 169 des Laurentides 24. Parc de la rivière Doncaster 2 7 (4.4) 2+ W S L $ 175 25. Parc du Corridor aérobique 4 18 (11.25) 5+ W, B S*, X P --- 179

Trails at a Glance 23 Features

Trail Name Difficulty level 1-5 Length km (mi) Time to complete (hours) Uses Permitted (No snow) Uses Permitted (Snow) Dogs Fees Page

26. Parc national d’Oka 3 13.5 (8.4) 4+ W, B* S*, X* P $ 185 27. Parc national du 5 23 (14.4) 8+ W S*, X* P* $ 191 Mont-Tremblant – Le Toit-des- Laurentides 28. Parc régional de la Rivière- 1 5.5 (3.4) 1.5+ W, B X P $ 197 du-Nord 29. Parc régional éducatif Bois de 2 7 (4.4) 2+ W, H* S, X* P* $ 201 Belle-Rivière 30. P’tit Train du Nord – Piedmont 3 14 (8.75) 3+ W, B S, X P --- 205 Montérégie 31. Centre de la nature du mont 4 12.5 (7.8) 3+ W S, X* P $ 221 Saint-Hilaire 32. Mont Saint-Grégoire 2 4 (2.5) 1.5+ W S P $ 227 33. Parc Les Salines 1 4.5 (2.8) 1+ W, B X P --- 231 34. Parc national des Îles-de- 3 14.5 (9.1) 4+ W, B* S* P $ 235 Boucherville 35. Parc national du Mont-Saint- 2 10 (6.25) 3+ W, B* S*, X* P $ 243 Bruno 36. Parc régional de Beauharnois- 5 26.5 (16.6) 8+ W, B, I S, X L --- 257 Salaberry 37. Parc régional Saint-Bernard- 2 5 (3.1) 1.5+ W S*, X P $ 261 de-Lacolle 38. Refuge faunique Marguerite- 2 8 (5) 2+ W S P $ 265 d’Youville 39. Réserve nationale de faune 1 2.5 (1.6) 1+ W — ------271 du lac Saint-François 4 (2.5) 40. Sentiers de L’escapade 5 20 (12.5) 6+ W, H S*, X L* --- 277

24 Hiking Trails of Montréal and Beyond Features

Trail Name Difficulty level 1-5 Length km (mi) Time to complete (hours) Uses Permitted (No snow) Uses Permitted (Snow) Dogs Fees Page

Cantons de l’Est (Eastern Townships) 41. Centre d’interprétation de la 1 6 (3.75) 2+ W, B*, I* S, X P $ 285 nature du lac Boivin 42. Parc d’environnement naturel 5 12.5 (7.8) 5+ W S P* $ 297 de Sutton 43. Parc national de la Yamaska 4 18 (11.25) 5+ W, B* S*, X* P $ 303 44. Parc national du Mont- 4 11.5 (7.2) 4+ W, B* S, X* P $ 311 Orford – Mont Chauve 45. Parc national du Mont- 5 10 (6.25) 4+ W, B* X* P $ 317 Orford – Pic de l’Ours 46. Parc national du Mont- 1 5.5 (3.4) 1.5+ W, B* X P $ 321 Orford – Trois-Étangs 47. Réserve naturelle des 5 15 (9.4) 7+ W S, X P S 325 Montagnes-Vertes-Mont Singer 48. Sentiers de Bromont 4 16.5 (10.3) 4+ W, B, H* S, X L --- 331 49. Sentiers de l’Ardoise 2 11 (6.9) 3+ W, B S, X O --- 335 50. Station touristique Owl’s 3 5 (3.1) 2+ W — O --- 341 Head

Trails at a Glance 25 4. Parc du Mont-Royal