Trail conditions
La Mauricie National Park
The team at La Mauricie National Park maintains an extensive network of hiking and multi-use trails that cross hills, coniferous and deciduous forests, lakes, streams, and rivers. During the summer season, the team updates the trail conditions below in real time.
Please note that several changes are underway in the park’s extensive trail network to improve wayfinding, accessibility, and communication regarding park operations. The information on this webpage is up to date. Signage in the park will be updated gradually.
Infrastructures and wildlife reporting
During your hike, if you observe any damage to the infrastructure or the presence of bears, please let us know and specify the location:
- in person by approaching a Parks Canada staff member;
- by email
- by phone at 1 888-773-8888
Parking lots status
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivière-à-la-Pêche parking lot | Open. | 15-05-2026: Have a nice day!; | ||
| Shewenegan parking lot | Closed for the season. | 13-10-2026: Route Promenade - Seasonal closure to motorized vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists; | ||
| Lac Édouard parking lot | Closed for the season. | 13-10-2026: Route Promenade - Seasonal closure to motorized vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists; | ||
| Saint-Gérard Parking lot | Open. | 15-05-2026: Have a nice day!; | ||
| Wapizagonke parking lot | Closed for the season. | 13-10-2026: Route Promenade - Seasonal closure to motorized vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists; |
Entrance status - La Mauricie National Park
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Gérard entrance | Open. | 15-05-2026: Have a nice day!; | ||
| Saint-Mathieu entrance | Closed for the season. | 13-10-2026: Route Promenade - Seasonal closure to motorized vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists; | ||
| Saint-Jean-des-Piles entrance | Open. | 25-07-2026: Increased traffic on weekends. Early arrival is recommended. ; |
Hiking trails accessible via Saint-Jean-des-Piles Entrance
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Mekinac | Closed for maintenance. | 19-10-2026: Maintenance work in progress; | Trail details |
| Easy |
La-Cache | Closed for the season. | 23-10-2026: Route Promenade - Seasonal closure to motorized vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Rivière-à-la-Pêche | Open. | 13-05-2026: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
 Moderate |
Lac-Solitaire | Open. | 13-05-2026: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lac-aux-Chevaux | Open. | 12-09-2026: Have a good hike!; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Lac-du-Pimbina | Open. | 12-09-2026: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Deux-Criques | Open. | 19-06-2026: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Lac-Étienne | Open. | 12-09-2026: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
Multi-use trails accessible via Saint-Jean-des-Piles Entrance
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
No. 3 | Open. | 13-05-2026: Have a nice day!; | |
| Easy |
No. 1 | Open. | 13-05-2026: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
No. 2 | Open. | 13-05-2026: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Easy |
No. 4 | Open. | 28-05-2026: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
No. 5 | Open. | 28-05-2026: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
No. 6 | Closed for the season. | 31-03-2024: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Easy |
No. 16 | Open. | 18-06-2026: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Easy |
No. 10 | Open. | 28-05-2026: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Easy |
No. 11 | Closed for maintenance. | 19-10-2026: Maintenance work in progress; | Trail details |
| Easy |
N° 12 | Closed for maintenance. | 19-10-2026: Maintenance work in progress; | Trail details |
| Easy |
No 6 - N° 6 Rivière-à-la-Pêche-Bouchard | Closed for the season. | 31-03-2024: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
Multi-use trails accessible via Saint-Mathieu Entrance
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
No. 20 | Closed for the season. | 13-10-2026: Route Promenade - Seasonal closure to motorized vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists; | Trail details |
Hiking trails accessible via Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc Entrance
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Ruisseau-Brodeur | Closed for the season. | 13-10-2026: Route Promenade - Seasonal closure to motorized vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists; | Trail details |
| Easy |
La-Tourbière | Closed for the season. | 13-10-2026: Route Promenade - Seasonal closure to motorized vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Les-Cascades | Closed for the season. | 13-10-2026: Route Promenade - Seasonal closure to motorized vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists; | |
| Easy |
L'Esker | Closed for the season. | 13-10-2026: Route Promenade - Seasonal closure to motorized vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists; | |
| Easy |
Mistagance | Closed for the season. | 13-10-2026: Route Promenade - Seasonal closure to motorized vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists; | |
| Moderate |
Les-Falaises | Closed for the season. | 13-10-2026: Route Promenade - Seasonal closure to motorized vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Lac-Gabet | Closed for the season. | 13-10-2026: Route Promenade - Seasonal closure to motorized vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists; | Trail details |
| Easy |
La-Terrasse | Closed for the season. | 13-10-2026: Route Promenade - Seasonal closure to motorized vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Chutes-Waber | Closed for the season. | 13-10-2026: Route Promenade - Seasonal closure to motorized vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists; | Trail details |
Multi-use trails accessible via Saint-Gérard Entrance
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
No. 9 | Open. | 13-05-2026: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
No. 7 | Open. | 13-05-2026: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
No. 8 | Open. | 13-05-2026: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
Hiking trails via Saint-Gérard Entrance
Accumulation within the last 24 hours (cm): 0
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Chutes-Parker | Open. | 13-05-2026: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
Fire Danger Rating
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
La Mauricie National Park | Low | 07-10-2026: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
Parkway status
The Parkway status
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway | Partially Closed | 13-10-2026: Respect all posted notices and signs; |
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