Pedestrian excursion

Randonnée disponible au Parc Régional Kiamika

Six hiking trails

The Kiamika Regional Park offers six hiking trails of varying distances and difficulty. Ideal for a family day! We have redesigned them for you, with new viewpoints.

EAGLE POINT TRAIL 2.2KM

Hiking trail along the edge of the Kiamika Reservoir, with several viewpoints on the water, this trail leads you to the Kiamika Dam.

Type : Loop
Difficulty : Easy
Elevation gain : 12 meters
Accessibility : Dam’s reception
Ideal trail for families

ÎLE-DE-LA-PERDRIX-BLANCHE TRAIL 8.2 KM

The trail crosses the island through cedar and hardwood forests that are over 150 years old.

Type: Round trip
Difficulty: Medium
Elevation gain: 127 meters
Accessibility: Near campsites #35 and #40

Trail of the Giants 2,1KM

Climb through a hemlock forest and enjoy the view of the Kiamika Reservoir from our brand new lookout!

Type: Loop
Difficulty : Medium
Elevation gain: 116 meters
Accessibility : At km 14 of McCaskill Road
Kilby sector

Kilby Trail 4.5 KM

Type : Loop
Difficulty : Medium
Elevation gain : 182 meters
Accessibility : Parking lot of Accueil Kilby

TRAIL OF THE PEAKS 6,3K

This trail connects the Kilby Trail and the Giant’s Trail. It is 6.3 km one way (12.6 km round trip). This trail is in the forest. You will climb several small mountains and progress on their tops.

Type: Round trip
Difficulty: Difficult
Elevation gain: 357 meters
Accessibility: Parking lot of the Kilby reception.

Cliffs Trail 4.2km

This trail is a 4.2 km loop. It gives access to a viewpoint on the Kiamika Reservoir, natural and high. Progress in the middle of large rocks.

Type : Loop
Difficulty : Difficult
Elevation gain : 206 meters
Accessibility : By boat – Near campsite #30

Activités disponibles pour tout âge au Parc Régional Kiamika

Hebertism course

The 12 obstacle course is suitable for the whole family.

Difficulty: Medium
Accessibility: Kilby sector

Recommended equipment

MATERIAL FOR THE ACTIVITY

Backpack
Guide map
Flashlight or headlamp and batteries
Snacks
Water bottle or thermos (drinking water)

CLOTHING (Warm weather)

Hiking shoes
Breathable t-shirt
Swimsuit or shorts
Shirt or long-sleeved shirt
Hat or cap with ties
Pants (polyester or nylon)

CLOTHING (Cool and wet weather)

Insulated coat
Hiking shoes
Rain pants and coat
Gloves
Wool socks
Wool or fleece sweater
Wool or polar hat

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Sunglasses with safety cord
Sunscreen cream
Mosquito repellent and/or net
First aid kit
Compass
Duct tape
Emergency knife
Personal medication

Getting ready for a hike

The hiker towards himself

Safety, autonomy, self-fulfillment

Plans his or her hike in terms of length, difficulty and load to be carried according to his or her physical abilities and endurance
Informs him/herself about the weather conditions, potential dangers (hunting, wild animals, scree)
Carry a first aid kit, a map of the trail, as well as adequate supplies and equipment depending on whether or not there is access to drinking water, fire and night shelter, as well as in case of rain
Registers at one of our two reception points and/or takes his access rights; if solo, informs his family of his route and his return and brings his cell phone
Respect the signs and regulations

The hiker towards others

Respect, share, support

Respect the right of others (humans and animals) to silence and privacy
Help a person in difficulty to overcome obstacles and difficult sections (torrents, windfalls, rocks)
Never leave a person alone behind
Assists and cares for the injured, even if it means changing your route
Shares water, food, and blankets when another person is short of them

The hiker and the environment

Protection, responsibility, legacy

Do not stray from the trail for the protection of the flora (and your safety); avoid trampling moss and lichen if the trail crosses rocks
Do not pick plants, roots, dead wood or rocks, and do not feed animals (rodents, birds)
Do not leave behind any waste; for natural needs, in the absence of facilities, respect the regulatory distance from points and waterways and bury tracks
Camp in permitted locations
Avoid unnecessary fires, even when permitted, and preferably use a stove for cooking
Report any broken installations (bridges, ropes and chains, markers) and the presence of abandoned waste to the people in charge of the walking area, if they cannot take it away

Source : Rando Québec