or pick your starting city — the number is how many trails we list.
Pick your drive. Save time for the trail.
104 trails within 2 hr of Montreal by car. Compare the drive, the walking time and the level to choose your next outing.
Photo : Parc régional de la Chute-à-Bull
Drive times are estimates (≈) from the city centre, as the crow flies. Walking time comes from the trail page when it has one; a walking filter hides trails without a duration.
Drive ≈ 22 min Walk 1 hr 30 min
Mont-Saint-Bruno National Park
Mont-Saint-Bruno National Park, in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville in the Montérégie region, is managed by Sépaq. Easy trail of 7 km, suitable for children.
Dog rules: check the trail page
See the trailDrive ≈ 39 min Walk 1 hr 45 min
Gault Nature Reserve, owned by McGill University, protects more than 1,000 hectares on Mont Saint-Hilaire (414 m), about 40 km… Moderate trail of 5.4 km, 281 m of climb.
No dogs
See the trailDrive ≈ 1 hr 18 min Walk 1 hr 30 min
Nestled in Lanaudière, Quebec, this nature sanctuary features 150 m of elevation gain through well-maintained forest trails…
Dog rules: check the trail page
See the trailMontréal
Drive ≈ 4 min Walk 1 hr 30 min
Level: Moderate Dogs allowed Public transit checked
Montréal
Drive ≈ 8 min Walk 1 hr 15 min
Level: Easy Public transit checked
Montréal
Drive ≈ 13 min Walk 45 min
Level: Easy Dogs allowed Public transit checked
Montréal
Drive ≈ 14 min Walk 45 min
Level: Easy Dogs allowed Public transit checked
Laval
Drive ≈ 17 min Walk 1 hr 15 min
Level: Easy Dogs allowed Public transit listed
Montérégie
Drive ≈ 22 min Walk 1 hr 30 min
Level: Easy Public transit listed
Laurentides
Drive ≈ 29 min Walk 1 hr
Level: Easy
Lanaudière
Drive ≈ 33 min Walk 2 hr 45 min
Level: Easy
Laurentides
Drive ≈ 33 min Walk 2 hr 30 min
Level: Moderate Dogs allowed
Laurentides
Drive ≈ 1 hr 11 min Walk 1 hr 15 min
Level: Easy
Laurentides
Drive ≈ 1 hr 20 min Walk 1 hr 30 min
Level: Easy Dogs allowed
Eastern Townships
Drive ≈ 1 hr 24 min Walk 2 hr 30 min
Level: Easy
Eastern Townships
Drive ≈ 1 hr 33 min Walk 2 hr 15 min
Level: Moderate Dogs allowed
Lanaudière
Drive ≈ 1 hr 34 min Walk 4 hr 15 min
Level: Moderate Dogs allowed
Laurentides
Drive ≈ 1 hr 35 min Walk 1 hr 15 min
Level: Moderate Dogs allowed
Laurentides
Drive ≈ 1 hr 38 min Walk 10 hr 30 min
Level: Easy
Laurentides
Drive ≈ 1 hr 48 min Walk 2 hr 15 min
Level: Moderate Dogs allowed
Laurentides
Drive ≈ 1 hr 53 min Walk 4 hr 30 min
Level: Hard Dogs allowed
Ottawa and Countryside Ontario
Drive ≈ 1 hr 24 min Walk 1 hr 45 min
Level: Easy Dogs allowed
Adirondacks New York
Drive ≈ 1 hr 25 min Walk 1 hr 15 min
Level: Easy
Champlain Valley Vermont
Drive ≈ 1 hr 43 min Walk 45 min
Level: Easy Dogs allowed
Adirondacks New York
Drive ≈ 1 hr 51 min Walk 4 hr 30 min
Level: Hard Dogs allowed
No trail matches these filters. Widen the drive or remove a filter.
Think about the way back, the breaks and the parking.
Opening hours, parking and access conditions can change with the season.
Changing weather can make some trails harder.
Match the length and the level to your group and the time you have.
Bus 11, stop Remembrance / du Chalet (Belvédère Kondiaronk), 1 min walk (0 m), season to be confirmed. Return: stop Camillien-Houde / Remembrance.
Bus 711, stop Remembrance / du Chalet (Belvédère Kondiaronk), 1 min walk (0 m), weekends only (Runs on weekends and public holidays only.). Return: stop Camillien-Houde / Remembrance.
Checked on October 23, 2026. Check schedules and connections before you go.
See the trail pageMetro (Ligne 4 - Jaune), station Station Jean-Drapeau, 1 min walk (0 m), season to be confirmed.
Bus 777, stop Station Jean-Drapeau, 2 min walk (111 m), season to be confirmed.
Checked on October 23, 2026. Check schedules and connections before you go.
See the trail pageBus 20, stop des Régrattiers / Paul-Boutet, 1 min walk (1 m), season to be confirmed.
Bus 45, stop Papineau / Barnabé-Larocque, 17 min walk (1 262 m), season to be confirmed.
Checked on October 23, 2026. Check schedules and connections before you go.
See the trail pageParc de la Promenade-Bellerive
Bus 185, stop Bellerive / Mercier, 1 min walk (7 m), season to be confirmed.
Bus 22, stop Notre-Dame / Pierre-Tétreault, 7 min walk (487 m), season to be confirmed. Return: stop Notre-Dame / Des Ormeaux.
Checked on October 23, 2026. Check schedules and connections before you go.
See the trail pageBus 20, stop des Prairies / du Crochet, 1 min walk (15 m), season to be confirmed.
Bus 24, stop Cartier / Ampère, 8 min walk (597 m), season to be confirmed.
Checked on October 23, 2026. Check schedules and connections before you go.
See the trail pageBus 33, stop Langelier / Bélanger, 1 min walk (31 m), season to be confirmed.
Bus 141, stop Bélanger / Langelier, 1 min walk (49 m), season to be confirmed.
Checked on October 23, 2026. Check schedules and connections before you go.
See the trail pageSpring
Spring hiking around Montreal typically begins in late April when snow melts and trails become accessible, though muddy conditions are common through May.
The nearby Mont-Royal and Parc de la Rivière-des-Prairies offer excellent early season options with moderate elevation gains. Pack waterproof boots and layers as temperatures can range from 5°C to 20°C, and always check trail conditions before heading out.
Summer
Summer brings ideal hiking weather to Montreal with long daylight hours and temperatures between 20°C to 30°C from June through August.
Popular destinations include the extensive trail network in Parc national d'Oka and Mont-Saint-Bruno, perfect for both day hikes and longer excursions. Start early morning hikes to avoid afternoon heat, bring plenty of water, and don't forget insect repellent for the abundant mosquitoes and blackflies.
Fall
Fall hiking season around Montreal is spectacular from September through October, featuring vibrant foliage and comfortable temperatures ranging from 10°C to 20°C.
The Laurentian trails north of the city showcase stunning autumn colors, while closer options like Parc-nature du Bois-de-l'Île-Bizard offer accessible fall viewing. Layer clothing for variable temperatures and be prepared for shorter daylight hours as the season progresses.
Winter
Winter transforms Montreal's hiking scene into snowshoeing and cross-country skiing territory from December through March, with temperatures often dropping below -10°C.
Popular winter destinations include Parc national du Mont-Tremblant and local parks like Parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques that maintain groomed winter trails. Essential gear includes insulated boots, thermal layers, and traction devices, while daylight is limited to roughly 8-9 hours during peak winter.
The page lists 104 trails. The closest is Parc du Mont-Royal (≈ 3 min drive from downtown), the farthest Mont Sourire (≈ 2 hr). Drive times are estimated as the crow flies.
35 trails are within ≈ 30 min of driving, 53 within ≈ 1 hr, and all of them within ≈ 2 hr. These are estimates from downtown.
Among the trails on this page, the most viewed on Let's Go Play Outside are Mont St Hilaire, Mont-Saint-Bruno National Park and Mont Yamaska.
81 listings give a length, from 1 km (Parc des Méandres) to 119.8 km (Parc régional de la Forêt Ouareau). The other 23 do not say.
Yes: among the trails on this page that give a level, 52 easy, 20 moderate and 8 hard. The closest easy ones: King George Park, Girouard Park and Jardin botanique de Montréal.
48 listings say dogs are allowed and 5 say they are not. For the other 51, the rule is not confirmed: check the trail page before you go.
23 listings say access is free, including Parc Jean-Drapeau, Parc de la Promenade-Bellerive and Beausejour Park among the closest. For the others, free access is not confirmed: check the trail page.
Free guide: 25 hikes under 2 hours from Montreal
Drive time, distance and level for each one. The ones we go back to ourselves.
Get the guide
