Les Lacs Trail Information & Review

January 2, 2018

City: Rivière-au-Renard Region: Forillon National Park/Gaspé Peninsula Province/State: Quebec Country: Canada Difficulty Difficult Time 13 - 15 hours Round Trip Distance 36.6 km Elevation Gain 450 m Camping Yes Public Transit? No Dog Friendly Yes Kid Friendly Yes Stunning scenery, numerous lakes and views of the Morris River valley are all features of this hike. From here, you can access the International Appalachian Trail. Make use of the backcountry campsites and lean-to...

Les Lacs – Hiking Trail Information

City: Rivière-au-Renard

Region: Forillon National Park/Gaspé Peninsula

Province/State: Quebec

Country: Canada

Trail Details

Difficulty

Difficult

Time

13 – 15 hours

Round Trip Distance

36.6 km

Elevation Gain

450 m

Camping

Yes

Public Transit?

Dog Friendly

Yes

Kid Friendly

Yes

Les Lacs Trail Map

Stunning scenery, numerous lakes and views of the Morris River valley are all features of this hike. From here, you can access the International Appalachian Trail. Make use of the backcountry campsites and lean-to shelter.

HOW TO GET TO THE LES LACS TRAIL

Located way out on the Gaspé Peninsula, Forillon National Park takes some time to get to, unless you live in the area. North of New Brunswick and east of Gaspésie National Park, it’s well-worth the drive.

FROM TROIS-RIVERES

Take Autoroute 40 East past Quebec City. Merge onto Autoroute 20 East. Continue to QC-132 in Gaspé. This 808-km drive will take you about 9 hours.

View a map of driving directions to Forillon National Park.

Additional Info

CAMPING AT LES LACS

There are backcountry campsites and shelters available along the trail.

DOGS AT LES LACS

Dogs are allowed on-leash.

TOILETS LES LACS

There are restroom facilities available.

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Image by ©Parks Canada

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