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Outaouais Summer Hiking Guide
Published on May 21, 2024
/ Updated on April 23, 2025
This summer, lace up your hiking shoes and hit the beautiful trails in the Outaouais. Whether you’re up for a peaceful woodland stroll or a longer expedition, there’s a trail for you! Hike the shorelines of sparkling lakes, climb lofty peaks, and get to know the local flora and fauna. Here’s your guide to summer hiking in the Outaouais!
THE CLASSICS
Gatineau Park
Where
33 Scott Road, Chelsea
Good to know
183 km of trails | Trail length 0.5 km to 8.5 km. | Absolute musts: the Mackenzie King Estate, the Champlain Lookout and Lac Philippe. | Dogs are allowed on most of the summer trails.
Parc des Montagnes Noires de Ripon
Where
39 Chemin de la Montagne Noire, Ripon
Good to know
17 trails, total length 25 km | Wooded terrain in the heart of Petite Nation. The park has a 12-metre observation tower at the lookout at the top of Mont Grand-Pic (elevation 426 metres). | Dogs are allowed.
Mont Morissette Regional Park
Where
Chemin du Lac Long, Blue Sea
Good to know
13 km of trails | Mountainous terrain with an 18-metre observation tower offering views of a dozen lakes, including Blue Sea Lake.
FOR SERIOUS HIKERS (2 HOURS +)
La Route des Zingues
Where
Chemin Lac Gagnon, Duhamel
Good to know
24.3-km trail | The trail runs alongside Lac Gagnon and Lac Preston. It’s one of the most beautiful sections of the Quebec National Trail. | At P1, in Pimatina Park on the Julie trail, dogs are not allowed.
Oiseau Rock Trail
Where
1 Chemin Schyan, Sheenboro
Good to know
9-km round trip | The trail leads to an important North American rock art site more than 150 metres above the Grande River. | The trailhead is accessible only by 4x4 all-terrain vehicle.
Albatros Trail
Where
Chemin du Lac-de-l’Aqueduc, Val-des-Bois
Good to know
19.5-km section of the National Trail | The trail starts in Val-des-Bois and leads to Lac Écho and beautiful mountains. | Leashed dogs are welcome.
Kenauk Nature | Baldy Trail
Where
1000 Chemin Kenauk, Montebello
Good to know
Length 8.5 km | Observation point at Lac Papineau and stunning view of Mont Tremblant. | Rock piles mark the rocky sections of the trail.
Cycloparc PPJ
Where
From Wyman to Isle-aux-Allumettes
Good to know
Length 92 km | A natural park built on a former railway line, the trail crosses a varied landscape of farms, swamps, fields and forests.
HALF-DAY TRIP (30 MINUTES TO 2 HOURS)
Base de plein air Air-Eau-Bois
Where
32 Chemin de la Base de Plein Air, Denholm
Good to know
Six hiking trails, 1.2 km to 3.5 km | Two lookout points (the Petit point de vue and the Grand point de vue) offer views of the Poisson Blanc Reservoir.
Luskville Falls Trail
Where
Chemin de l’Hôtel de Ville, Luskville
Good to know
4.2-km loop | Rocky uphill climb, panoramic view of the Ottawa Valley and the Luskville Falls. | Dogs are not allowed.
Leslie Park
Where
460 Chemin Belmont, Otter Lake
Good to know
Over 15 km of trails | You can hike a 4-km loop around Lac Moore.
Sentier du marais du parc des Chutes de Denholm
Where
830 Chemin Paugan, Denholm
Good to know
3.7-km loop | Hike to the marsh lookout point and admire Denholm Falls and the permanent outdoor art along the way.
Kenauk Nature
Where
1000 Chemin Kenauk, Montebello
Good to know
Skymount Trail (intermediate), 4.2 km round trip | Fern Trail (intermediate), 3.6 km | Kinonge Trail (easy), 4.6 km | Hemlock Trail (easy), 3-km loop.
Trails of Lac Sainte-Marie
Where
76 Chemin de la Montagne, Lac Sainte-Marie
Centre de plein air du Lac-Beauchamp
Where
741 Maloney Blvd. East, Gatineau
Good to know
15 km of trails | Accessible main building and beach nearby.
Centre de plein air du Lac-Leamy
Where
100 Atawe Street, Gatineau
Good to know
2.5-km lakeshore loop | Dogs are allowed in the park.
SHORT HIKES (UNDER 30 MINUTES)
Chutes Coulonge Park
Where
100 Promenade du Parc-des-Chutes, Mansfield-et-Pontefract
Good to know
Three hiking trails, 1 km to 2.4 km. | Several footbridges over a canyon, and five lookouts with great views of the 48-metre Coulonge Falls.
Du Lièvre Trails
Where
121 Chemin du Pont-de-Bois, Val-des-Bois
Good to know
Family-friendly beginner-level trails, 0.8 km to 4 km | End your hike with a stop at the children’s park located on the same property. | Leashed dogs are welcome.
Cedar Lakes Recreational Trails
Where
70 Principale Street, Messines
Good to know
Five trails, 1.2 km to 5.5 km | Woodland, cedar forest and two lakes.
First Nations Trail (Parc Omega)
Where
399 Route 323 North, Montebello
Good to know
1.5-km walking trail | Admire the First Nations totem poles and observe the wild deer along the trail.
Pont de pierre de Déléage Trails
Where
Chemin de la Baie Noire, Déléage
Good to know
Four trails, 0.6 km to 1.5 km | Access to the Pont de pierre (“stone bridge”), a natural rock formation over the river. | Take a swim in a natural rock pool.
NATURE TRAILS
Forêt-la-Blanche Ecological Reserve
Where
300 Chemin Saddler, Mayo
Good to know
12 km of trails | One of the oldest forests in eastern North America. | The interpretation centre is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM, most of the year.
White-Tail Deer Interpretation Centre
Where
6 Chemin du Barrage, Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau
Good to know
1-km loop | Interpretation panels about the white-tail deer are displayed in an impressive log pavilion.
Parc national de Plaisance
Where
1001 Chemin des Presqu’Îles, Plaisance
Good to know
Ten trails, 1 km to 21 km | Boardwalks and bridges through marshland that is home to more than 260 bird species.
Les Chutes du Moulin
Where
100 Rang Malo, Plaisance
Good to know
2-km round trip | Views of the Chutes du Moulin waterfall, with a vertical drop of over 35 metres. | Lookout point, picnic table and interpretation panels.
Papineau-Labelle Wildlife Reserve
Where
Papineau-Labelle Wildlife Reserve
Good to know
More than 60 km of trails | Opportunity to observe white-tail deer, moose and beaver.
Centre touristique du Lac-Simon
Where
1216 Principale Street, Duhamel
Good to know
Ten trails, 300 m to 3.5 km | Ideal for wildlife observation in a mixed forest.
For even more trails, check out the PERO trails website and the Capital Pathway Network. With all these options, you’re sure to hit your daily steps target! + These blog posts might also interest you:
Caroline Cloutier
A traveler at heart, I love to explore forest trails and kayak on our beautiful lakes and rivers. For me, every outdoor adventure is done in duo with my canine best friend and ends with good food and a local microbrewery beer! The Outaouais is my adopted region and a huge territory to discover where nature is never far away!
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