Ruisseau-Brodeur Trail
A brief creekside walk following cascading Brodeur Creek toward its mouth at Wapizagonke Lake.
Route overview
Ruisseau-Brodeur Trail in La Mauricie National Park.
Ruisseau-Brodeur offers a concentrated look at moving water and narrow Laurentian creek terrain. The marked route follows the cascades toward basin 1 of Wapizagonke Lake and returns the same way. Its short distance makes it easy to combine with another verified Saint-Mathieu-sector walk without inventing a connector.
Trail facts
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- La Mauricie National Park
- Distance
- 1.4 km
- Typical duration
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Elevation gain
- 55 m
- Best season
- Saint-Mathieu summer operating season only; verify entrance status
- Trail type
- Out and back
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- normal park admission; no separate day-hike permit identified
Safety context
Wet rock and roots near the creek can be slippery. Remain on the official trail, keep children away from fast water and confirm the seasonal Saint-Mathieu entrance is open. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Wet rock and roots near the creek can be slippery. Remain on the official trail, keep children away from fast water and confirm the seasonal Saint-Mathieu entrance is open.
Highlights
creek walk, short hike, Wapizagonke Lake, easy trail, Saint Mathieu sector
Why find a buddy
Appropriate for beginners and short social walks. Partners should still agree not to scramble down to the creek or create informal shoreline routes.
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Route conditions, access, services and transport can change. Verify time-sensitive information before departure.