Deux-Criques Trail
One of La Mauricie’s longest and most demanding marked day loops, rewarded by high viewpoints including the Lac-Rosoy lookouts.
Route overview
Deux-Criques Trail in La Mauricie National Park.
Deux-Criques is the major endurance route in this frontcountry wave. Its 18 km loop and 726 m gain cross sustained hilly terrain to broad viewpoints, including the Lac-Rosoy sector. The official 7.5-hour estimate leaves little margin for a late start, slow group or unexpected conditions.
Trail facts
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- La Mauricie National Park
- Distance
- 18.0 km
- Typical duration
- 450 minutes
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Elevation gain
- 726 m
- Best season
- summer operating season; verify current access and bulletins
- Trail type
- Loop
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- normal park admission; no separate day-hike permit identified
Safety context
Begin early, carry emergency layers and light, and monitor time continuously. Limited reception, fatigue, heat, thunderstorms, wet roots and uneven rock increase consequence. This route should not be treated as an extension of a shorter outing without deliberate planning. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Begin early, carry emergency layers and light, and monitor time continuously. Limited reception, fatigue, heat, thunderstorms, wet roots and uneven rock increase consequence. This route should not be treated as an extension of a shorter outing without deliberate planning.
Highlights
endurance hike, difficult loop, Lac Rosoy, full day trail, La Mauricie hiking
Why find a buddy
Intended for experienced, well-matched hikers. Share navigation responsibility, establish turnaround rules and verify that every member has adequate water, food and emergency equipment.
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