Self-Interpretation

Interpretation Trails

Discover unique natural wonders on the seven trails below, all equipped with interpretation panels, or come explore the Waterfall and Lauriault Trails with the self-guided booklet published by the Friends of Gatineau Park (available at the Gatineau Park Visitor Centre for $1.90, + tx).

	Description	Theme	Length	Slope	Estimated Time
Des Fées Lake Trail	The trail runs along the lake at the southern end of the Park, in downtown Hull	Birdwatching	1 km	Gentle	30 minutes
Pioneer Trail	Accessible from the Welcome Area of the Park near Gamelin Boulevard in downtown Hull; wheelchair and stroller accessible	Settlers in the Outaouais region; forest diversity of the Park	1.3 km	Gentle	40 minutes
Hickory Trail	Picnic area and short, flat trail; wheelchair and stroller accessible	Trees; changes in vegetation	0.5 km	None	20 minutes
Pink Lake Trail	Goes around the lake; the lake’s characteristic turquoise colour, the surrounding cliffs and the dense and varied nearby forest make this an exceptionally charming site. *Domestic animals are not permitted on Pink Lake Trail.	A meromictic lake worth protecting	2.5 km	Medium	60 minutes
King Mountain Trail	Access to the Eardley Escarpment some 300 metres above the Ottawa Valley; spectacular view of the valley and nearby cities; location of the first triangulation station in Canada *Domestic animals are not permitted on King Mountain Trail.		1.8 km	Steep	45 minutes
Champlain Trail	Located atop the Eardley Escarpment; panels at Champlain Lookout presenting the geological history of the area and panels on the trail presenting the special vegetation found there		1.3 km	Medium	35 minutes
Luskville Falls Trail	A 300-metre climb up the rocky slope of the Eardley Escarpment; superb view of the Ottawa River Valley *Domestic animals are not permitted on the Luskville Falls Trail.	Vegetation change on the Eardley Escarpment, the richest and most spectacular ecosystem of Gatineau Park	4.5 km	Very steep	2.5 hours