Snowshoeing Trails
La Mauricie National Park offers four marked wilderness trails. Whether beginner, intermediate or expert, you’ll find a snowshoe trail that matches your skill level.
Maps of snowshoeing trails
Lac-Parker
This linear trail, punctuated by climbs and descents, runs along lac à la Pêche and Trail no. 3 to the Wabenaki and Andrew lodges and then continues on to Parker Lake. Along the way, snowshoers will discover spectacular viewpoints overlooking the surrounding mountains.
Level of difficulty: Easy
Distance, in km: 11.8 km round trip
Approximate time: 5:30
Lac-Solitaire - Trail no.13
This trail begins with a few kilometres of ascent, which lead to a spectacular viewpoint overlooking Solitaire Lake. The hike continues with some climbs and descents around the lake and ends in a continuous descent to the Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre.
Level of difficulty: Intermediate
Distance, in km: 5.5 km
Approximate time: 2:30
Ruisseau-Bouchard - Trail no.14 (NEW)
This loop trail starts out along the first portion of the Lac Solitaire trail. It then travels downhill, offering a range of views overlooking Lac aux Chevaux and Bouchard Creek, and winds up back at the Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre.
Level of difficulty: Intermediate
Distance, in km: 8.3 km
Approximate time: 4:00
Lac-du-Pimbina - Trail no.15 (NEW)
This trail, which starts out along the first portion of the Lac Solitaire and the Bouchard Creek trails, leads to the spectacular lookout at Lac Solitaire. It then descends to the south end of Lac aux Chevaux, offering a range of views overlooking Benoît Lake, Lac du Pimbina and Bouchard Creek, and finally returns to the Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre.
Level of difficulty: Intermediate
Distance, in km: 13.1 km
Approximate time: 5:30
Mekinac
The Mekinac Trail follows the Saint-Maurice River for a few kilometres before climbing steeply to the Rosoy Lake Lookout where a stunning view awaits. The trail then returns to the Mekinac Parking Lot.
Level of difficulty: Intermediate
Distance, in km: 11 km
Approximate time: 5:00
Deux-Criques
This is one of La Mauricie National Park's most challenging trails. The Deux-Criques Trail, which intersects with part of the Mekinac Trail, features superb viewpoints and a number of interesting sites. Snowshoers should be in good shape in order to tackle the climbs and descents.
Level of difficulty: Difficult
Distance, in km: 17 km
Approximate time: 7:00