Ready to explore Forêt D'enseignement Et De Recherche Du Lac Duparquet? Here's everything you need to know before you go!
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Trail description
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"section_trail_network": "The trail network in Forêt D'enseignement Et De Recherche Du Lac Duparquet comprises multiple interconnected trails totaling 26.5 km, with about 100 m of elevation gain and an easy rating. Rather than a single 26.5 km route, visitors can choose from various trail combinations to customize their visit. Some may complete a shorter 3-5 km section in 1-2 hours, while others might link multiple segments together for a full-day outing of 5-7 hours. That combination suggests routes where the challenge is more about how far you choose to walk rather than steep climbing or technical terrain.",
"planning_section": "With an easy rating and a flexible trail network totaling 26.5 km, it helps to decide ahead of time what kind of outing you want and how much distance you're comfortable covering. Some visitors come specifically to reconnect with nature in a calm setting, keeping individual walks shorter and unhurried (1-3 hours). Others treat it as a longer exploration—walking for hours across multiple trail segments, reading signage, and making the most of the maintained paths. Check with the facility for specific trail maps showing individual route distances and estimated times."
}
Recommended gear for this trail
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Everything you need to know before you goStarting Point
To access the hiking trails, head to the main trailhead located at 635 Chemin du Lac Duparquet, Duparquet, QC J0Z 1W0. This is the primary entry point for visitors. There are no additional trailheads for this location.
When?
How much?
- Hiking shoes Essential
- → Salomon Elixir Tour Mid WP · 203.38 $
- Layered clothing Essential
- Rain jacket Essential
- Trekking poles
- → Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork · 69.99 $
- Headlamp
- → Petzl Actik Core 625 · 103.95 $
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