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
Entrance status - La Mauricie National Park
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Mathieu entrance | Closed for the season. | 14-10-2025: ...; | ||
| Saint-Jean-des-Piles entrance | Open. | 12-03-2026: Icy surface; Use caution; | ||
| Saint-Gérard entrance | Open. | 12-03-2026: Icy surface; Use caution; |
Parking lots status
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivière-à-la-Pêche parking lot | Open. | 12-03-2026: Icy surface; Use caution; | ||
| Shewenegan parking lot | Closed for the season. | 14-10-2025: ...; | ||
| Lac Édouard parking lot | Closed for the season. | 14-10-2025: ...; | ||
| Saint-Gérard Parking lot | Open. | 12-03-2026: Icy surface; Use caution; | ||
| Wapizagonke parking lot | Closed for the season. | 14-10-2025: ...; |
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 | Closed for the season. | 31-03-2024: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
No. 5 | Closed for the season. | 31-03-2024: 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 | Closed for the season. | 31-03-2024: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Easy |
No. 10 | Closed for the season. | 31-03-2024: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Easy |
No. 11 | Open. | 13-05-2026: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Easy |
N° 12 | Open. | 13-05-2026: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
Hiking trails accessible via Saint-Jean-des-Piles Entrance
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Mekinac | Open. | 13-05-2026: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Easy |
La-Cache | Closed. | 27-10-2025: ...; | 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. | 13-05-2026: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Lac-du-Pimbina | Open. | 13-05-2026: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Deux-Criques | Open. | 13-05-2026: Have a nice day!; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Lac-Étienne | Closed. | 27-10-2025: ...; | Trail details |
Multi-use trails accessible via Saint-Mathieu Entrance
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
No. 20 | Closed for the season. | 14-10-2025: ...; | Trail details |
Hiking trails accessible via Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc Entrance
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Ruisseau-Brodeur | Closed for the season. | 14-10-2025: ...; | Trail details |
| Easy |
La-Tourbière | Closed for the season. | 14-10-2025: ...; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Les-Cascades | Closed for the season. | 14-10-2025: ...; | |
| Easy |
Mistagance | Closed for the season. | 14-10-2025: ...; | |
| Moderate |
Les-Falaises | Closed for the season. | 14-10-2025: ...; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Lac-Gabet | Closed for the season. | 14-10-2025: ...; | Trail details |
| Easy |
La-Terrasse | Closed for the season. | 14-10-2025: ...; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Chutes-Waber | Closed for the season. | 14-10-2025: ...; | 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 | Not available | 04-05-2026: No fireban; | Trail details |
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