Spring and fall activities

The Rivière à la Pêche (Saint-Jean-des-Piles entrance) and Saint-Gérard sectors of La Mauricie National Park are open year-round. During the spring and fall low seasons, visitors have access to a network of 97.5 km of hiking trails in these sectors, as well as limited services, including outhouses and shelters. They can enjoy the magnificent landscapes and pleasant temperatures of these seasons in a protected natural area.

Entry pass

The Discovery Pass provides year-round access to the open sectors of La Mauricie National Park. The seasonal winter pass also gives the same access during the winter season and the spring low season, while the seasonal summer pass gives access to these sectors during the summer season and the fall low season.

During the low season, a reduced entrance fee is applied and can be paid at the automated payment terminals at the Saint-Jean-des-Piles and Saint-Gérard entrances.

Useful information during the low season

• The Parkway is maintained from the Saint-Jean-des-Piles entrance to the Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre. Access to the Parkway is forbidden from the Saint-Mathieu entrance to the Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre.
• Visitors must leave their vehicles in a parking lot and not on the road, to ensure the passage of emergency vehicles and the safety of all.
• Visitors are responsible for their own safety. Emergency services may be delayed during this period.
• Visitors should check the park's website before their visit to get all the information they need. There is no employee at the park to welcome them or provide advice.
• Before coming to the park, visitors can download the maps of spring and fall hiking trails with their mobile devices or take a picture of them on the bulletin boards at the Saint-Gérard entrance or near the Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre.
• It is important to walk in the trails even if they are muddy, to avoid widening them and harming forest plants.
• The animals we meet are one of the joys of the great outdoors. It is important to observe them from an appropriate distance and not to feed them.
• Visitors must bring sufficient water. Drinking water is not available in the park during this period.
• Visitors must take back their garbage.
• Pets are not allowed on trails.