Ready to explore Parc national de la Yamaska? Here's everything you need to know before you go!
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Available trails
| TrailTrails | Dist.Distance | GainElevation | Est. timeEstimated time | Difficulty | GPX |
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Beginner
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5.8 km | — | Beginner | ||
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Beginner
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3.28 km | 57 m | ≈ 49min | Beginner | GPX |
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Beginner
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10.3 km | — | Beginner | ||
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Beginner
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2.5 km | — | Beginner | ||
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Intermediate
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19 km | — | Intermediate |
GPX track: Sépaq (Données Québec) — CC BY 4.0
Trail description
Parc national de la Yamaska is in Roxton Pond, in the Estrie region of Quebec. Created in 1983 to protect its lands and ecosystems, it covers about 13 km² and is known for its wooded landscapes around the Choinière reservoir, an ideal setting for hiking.
Trails and hiking experience
The park has five marked trails that run in loops, 42.5 km in total in summer. Among them, La Forestière (5.5 km, about 1 h 30), La Rivière (2.5 km, about 1 h) and Le Cerf (2.5 km, about 45 min) are rated easy, while the Grand-Tour (18.4 km, about 5 h), which circles the Choinière reservoir, is rated intermediate.
The well-kept trails wind through the wooded landscapes typical of the region and offer views of the Choinière reservoir.
Seasons and planning
The park is open year-round, with the best conditions from spring to fall. The trails are well maintained and marked. Visitor facilities are available, including a beach on the reservoir, camping (including prêt-à-camper), a picnic area where barbecues are allowed, free on-site parking and an electric vehicle charging station.
For rates, rules and reservations, contact the discovery and services centre at 450 776-7182.
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Everything you need to know before you goStarting Point
To access the hiking trails, head to the main entrance of the park. The primary trailhead is located at 1780 Boulevard David-Bouchard, Roxton Pond, QC J0E 1Z0. There is a parking lot available at this address for visitors.
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