Thinking of enjoying a hike in Quebec this fall? Whether you're looking for a beginner stroll or a camping trip, these are the 21 best fall hikes in Quebec. Get out there and explore La Belle Province! Visit MTLBlog for more headlines. You don't really have to leave Montreal to enjoy the fall months, because Mont-Royal is one of the most beautiful parks to walk in to see the colours of the leaves change... and it's only a hop, skip and metro away. But if you want to check out our province a bit more, or chance experiencing something a bit out of the ordinary, like hiking over suspension bridges or catching sight of whales and belugas playing off the coast... then a Quebec road trip is the way to go. We looked into hikes for everything from beginner easy strolls to intense two-to-three-day hikes that would have you camping along the trail. There really is something for everyone in Quebec... and each and every one of the spots we chose will exceed expectations for their beauty and grandeur. It's mid-September and the air is already turning rather crisp. Some of these trails will have you climbing to much higher elevations so make sure to pack up your warmest layers and fleeces. Don't forget a good pair of hiking boots that are weatherproof and good for traction. Without further delay, here are 20 of the most scenic places in Quebec to hike during the fall months. THE 'BARELY-EVEN-BROKEN-A-SWEAT' EASY HIKES Les Paysages View this post on Instagram Souvenirs d'automne 🍂 #aiguebelle #nature #automne #uqat @julienhmp @postbadeugene A post shared by Université du Québec en A-T (@uqat) on Apr 2, 2019 at 6:56pm PDT Where: Parc National d'Aiguebelle; 12373 Route d'Aiguebelle, Rouyn-Noranda Difficulty: Easy Length: 1 hour; 2 km With over ten trails to choose and 30km of hiking paths, this park has something for every fitness level. The fall foliage views while crossing the suspension make this spot a personal favourite. The Les Paysages trail may be easy, but it also has an impressive spiral staircase and a floating walkway. Check it out here! Promenade De La Chute View this post on Instagram They are not the tallest or the most powerful waterfalls in Canada, but the Chutes Montmorency looked gorgeous last Sunday. And as a bonus, they are just 10km away from Quebec City. #chutesmontmorency #montmorencyfalls #montmorency #quebec #quebeccity #quebecregion #quebeccite #quebec_travelers #quetalviajar #tourismequebec #quebecoriginal #boquebec #paysagesqc #narcityquebec #canada #explorecanada #paradisecanada #travel_drops #livelovecanada A post shared by Steve Pépin (@travel_with_steve) on Oct 16, 2018 at 3:50am PDT Where: Parc de la Chute-Montmorency; 5300 Boulevard Sainte-Anne, Beauport Difficulty: Very easy Length: Varies; 0.5 to 3 km The trails at this park crisscross allowing you to choose your distance - but the must-see is the waterfall. Surrounded by trees, you can get up close and personal with the might of the 83-meter falls. Check it out here! Sentier du Morne View this post on Instagram Le printemps est arrivé! Profitez-en pour faire de belles randos en sentier. Le sentier du clocher de Piopolis est sublime !!!😍👌🏻 #tourismemegantic #artdevivre #piopolis #cantonsdelest A post shared by Tourisme Région de Mégantic (@tourismemegantic) on May 7, 2019 at 5:39am PDT Where: Access in front of 301 Route du Morne, Lac-Drolet Difficulty: Easy Length: 30 minutes; 1.2 km There are two 1.2 km beginner trails that lead you to an observation tower where you can take in the gorgeous 360º panoramic view. Check it out here! Des Trois-Étangs Loop View this post on Instagram Chasing the last light for this beautiful sunset in Mount-Orford National Park 🙌🏼✨ . . We're sure you guys have noticed by now that we're early risers, and we tend to seek sunrises as opposed to sunsets. Well this time around, we decided to try something different and experience a sunset at the summit. We had the entire summit and view to ourselves!! . . The hike down was long in the dark, we were literally the only two humans around and Anthony was terrified 😂 I however, find it very peaceful to hike in the dark. . . . If you had to pick, would you prefer to HIKE UP in the DARK for SUNRISE or HIKE DOWN in the DARK after SUNSET ?! . . SWIPE RIGHT . . #reseausepaq #montorford #quebec_travelers #quebecoriginal #livelovecanada #explorecanada #choosemountainswomen #hikingtheglobe #hikingculture #summitview #backpackersintheworld #wearepangaea #girlsthatwander #canada_photolovers #wildernessculture #fantasticearth #lastingvisuals #folknature #earthoutdoors #roamearth #wildernesstones #mthrworld @imagesofcanada @canada_photolovers @reseausepaq @mont_orford @backpackersintheworld #gooutstayout #sunset_hunter #visualsofearth @tourismequebec @livelovecanada A post shared by JENNA & ANTHONY - Travel ॐ (@yulneveroamalone) on Aug 29, 2019 at 3:57am PDT Where: Parc National du Mont-Orford; 3321 Chemin du Parc, Orford Difficulty: Easy Length: 2 hours; 5.5 km Home to some of the best views in the province, Mont-Orford National Park boasts a stunning waterfall, boardwalk lookouts, and several fantastic spots to swim. The Des Trois-Etangs Loop leads you through the full experience. Check it out here! L'Érablière View this post on Instagram ton vent m’essouffle A post shared by Maxime (@mxmbertrand) on Oct 14, 2018 at 5:04pm PDT Where: Parc National des Hautes‑Gorges-de-la-Rivière‑Malbaie; 25 Boulevard Notre-Dame, Clermont Difficulty: Easy Length: 1 hour; 2.5 km The easy trail takes you to a spectacular view of the Cran des Érables cliff. Check it out here! Les Grands-Pins View this post on Instagram Convaincre ses amies de se lever à 5h am. A post shared by Nancy Guignard (@nancygui) on Jul 29, 2019 at 12:59pm PDT Where: Parc National Frontenac; 599 Chemin des Roy, Sainte-Praxède Difficulty: Easy Length: 2 hours; 5.7 km Most of the trails on at this park are easy, but they will take you deep into a coniferous forest that makes you feel like you're in another world. Check it out here! La Pinède View this post on Instagram AUTUMN🍁🍂🍃☀ #parcnationaldubic #quebec #canada #explorecanada #travelcanada #colorsplash #autumn #loveit #indiansummer #timeofmylife A post shared by Lotte (@_lotte_fb) on Sep 15, 2019 at 11:38am PDT Where: Parc National du Bic; 53382 route 132 O, Le Bic Difficulty: Easy Length: 2 hours; 5.8 km You will have a little bit of everything at this national park; capes, bays, coves, islands, and mountains clustered with centenary jack pines. Check it out here! Sentier de la Pointe de l'Islet View this post on Instagram A poetic nature walk. Literally poetic. #parcdenosancêtres #nature #tadoussac #saguenay #familytime A post shared by Debra Aubin (@debra.aubin) on Sep 14, 2019 at 11:05am PDT Where: Pointe de l'Islet; 150 CH Traverse De Ligne Anse St Jean, Tadoussac Difficulty: Easy peasy Length: 20 minutes; 0.6 km You may go for the trees, but this incredible trail has views of the St. Lawrence and the Saguenay Rivers where you can spot whales and belugas. While it's a short stroll, you'll end up taking extra time to just take in all the scenery. Check it out here! THE 'GETTING-A-LITTLE-OUT-OF-BREATH' INTERMEDIATE HIKES Sentier de la Gorge Parc de la Gorge Where: Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook; 400 Rue St-Marc Street, Coaticook Difficulty: Intermediate Length: 1.5 hours; 3.5 km Take in the panoramic views of fall on the longest suspended footbridge in North America. Check it out here! The Champlain Trail View this post on Instagram Almost that time of year again 🍂🍁 . . . . . #imagesofcanada #quebecoriginal #ottawa #fallrhapsody #citykillerz #theIMAGED #explorecanada #agameoftones #artofvisuals #shotzdelight #moodygrams #createcommune #sharecangeo #tourcanada #myottawa #gatineaupark #igcolor #ourmoodydays #livelovecanada #canadasworld A post shared by Landon Entwistle (@landonspics) on Sep 11, 2019 at 4:21pm PDT Where: Gatineau Park; 33 Scott Road, Chelsea, QC Difficulty: Intermediate Length: 30 minutes; 1.3 km The Champlain Trail is definitely one of the coolest trails in Gatineau Park. It takes you to the top of the Eardley Escarpment where you can overlook all of the park. Check it out here! Parcours de la Crête des Grives View this post on Instagram Parfait spot pour du🍷! . . . #Vino #MassifDuSud #Woods #Montagnes #Nature #Québec #Canada #Septembre #2019 A post shared by Emilie Lavoie (@milielavoie) on Sep 4, 2019 at 3:47pm PDT Where: Parc Régional du Massif du Sud; 300 Route du Massif, Saint-Philémon Difficulty: Intermediate Length: 4 hours; 11.1 km This trail is truly the reason for hiking. It crosses rivers and streams, takes you through an ancient forest and if you make it to the summit, has the most beautiful views in the park. Check it out here! Sommet du Sentier La Roche View this post on Instagram Une autre difficile journée au bureau... 📍Sommet du sentier La Roche A post shared by Nancy Guignard (@nancygui) on Jun 7, 2019 at 7:01am PDT Where: Parc National du Mont-Tremblant; 4456 Lac-Supérieur Road, Lac-Supérieur Difficulty: Intermediate Length: 2 hours; 5.4 km If you make it to the top of this trail, you'll be able to take in the view of the Valley of Lac Monroe, which offers views of the deep blue water and endless forests. Check it out here! READ MORE: You Can Get Panoramic Views Of The Fall Colours On The Highest Zip Line In Quebec Abénakis-Maçonnique Owls Head Where: Mont Owl's Head; 40 Chemin du Mont Owls Head, Mansonville Difficulty: Intermediate Length: 2 hours; 2 km (one way) Take in the view from the summit of the mountain where you'll be able to see the mountains of Jay Peak, Éléphant and Orford in their autumn bloom and the lake below. Check it out here! Les Mousses View this post on Instagram À couper le souffle. 🌊🍃🌳 #hiking #nofilter #summer #vacation #gaspesie #devraiesgaspesienne #manquejustelaccent A post shared by Danika Couture-Peck (@danika_cp) on Aug 20, 2015 at 4:40pm PDT Where: Parc National de l'Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher‑Percé; Difficulty: Intermediate Length: 2.5 hours; 7 km (one way) The trails are only accessible on the Bonaventure Island by boat and they stop running October 14th, so make sure to book your trip soon! You'll hike along cliff walls, through meadows and impressive evergreen forests. Check it out here! THE 'OH-CRAP-WHAT-DID-I-GET-MYSELF-INTO' DIFFICULT HIKES Les Lacs View this post on Instagram Adventure lover. 🌿🌞 #playoutside A post shared by Anne-Marie (@lagourgues) on Sep 11, 2018 at 6:38pm PDT Where: Forillon National Park; 1238 Boul de Forillon, Gaspé, QC Difficulty: Extremely hard Length: 13-15 hours; 36.6 km This long mountain hike will wind you past lakes and through the forest where you can check out the leaves and usually catch sight of some wildlife. Most hikers make a two-day hike of it, sleeping in one of the lean-to shelters set up along the way. Check it out here! Mont-du-Lac-des-Cygnes View this post on Instagram des activités qui m'émoustillent🍂🍁 A post shared by Camille Bérubé (@cam_beru) on Oct 10, 2018 at 4:25pm PDT Where: Parc National Des Grands-Jardins; 25 Boul. Notre-Dame, Clermont QC Difficulty: Hard Length: 4 hours; 8.6 km The hike is worth it for the foliage views, but getting to the top of this mountain also gives you a stunning view of the Charlevoix meteorite crater and Vallée du Gros-Bras Check it out here! Le Scotora View this post on Instagram 🌲❄️🥾Partagez-nous vos photos du #parcjacquescartier ! . 5 sentiers OUVERTS mais encore enneigés pour le long congé des Patriotes 🇮🇷: • Les Cascades • #LesCoulées 🐕 [photo] • La Rivière-Sautauriski 🐕 • L’Aperçu 🐕 • Le Draveur Sud . Les Loups, L'Éperon... fermés en période de dégel. Le chemin du Parc-National est ouvert aux véhicules jusqu'au Centre de Services du km 10 seulement. ・・・ #Repost @g.gllmn ・・・ 🌲🌲🌲 #arbre #foret #montagne #jacquesquartier #northface 📸 @tom_apt #parcsquebec #parcnational #sepaq #quebecregion #spring #printemps #nature #outdoors #landscape #hiking #mountains #snowy #snowymountains #nationalpark A post shared by Parc national Jacques-Cartier (@parcjacquescartier) on May 14, 2019 at 12:45pm PDT Where: Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier; 103 Chemin du Parc-National, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury (Québec) Difficulty: Hard Length: 5.25 hours; 16 km This looping trail has hikers ascending 500 meters up the mountain. From there you follow a lengthy beaver stream and are treated to the spectacular view of the valley gorges Check it out here! Mestachibo Trail View this post on Instagram 1 an plus tard, me revoici sur le sentier Mestachibo. 13km de bonheur cette fois alors que l'entrainement porte ses fruits. Merci pour cette belle randonnée @aquafight et bravo d'avance à tous les athlètes qui le parcoureront demain au @qcmegatrail @mouvementmsa 🙌 #effortspaidoff #hiking #hikingadventure #healthylifestyle #sunnyday #naturelover #mvtmsa #eachdaybetter #mestachibo A post shared by 𝕯𝖊𝖆𝖉 𝖝 𝕶𝖎𝖓𝖌 (@deadxking) on Jun 28, 2019 at 7:47pm PDT Where: Start at the church in Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges; 3428 Avenue Royale, Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges Difficulty: Hard Length:3-5 hours; 12.5 km It's a tough hike, there's no doubt about it, and the length is only one way. But the views of the canyon and river are worth every panting step. You'll cross two suspended bridges over the Sainte-Anne River and be able to take in the rugged beauty of the area. You will end at Jean-Larose waterfalls located at the base of Mont-Sainte-Anne Resort. Check it out here! The Loop of Ridges Parc Environnemental Naturel de Sutton Where: Parc Environmental Naturel de Sutton; 900 Chemin Réal, Sutton Difficulty: Hard Length: Full-day hike; 13.8 km It's a demanding hike but you'll reach an area where several century-old birch trees are perched, and where else can you experience that? Check it out here! La Descente Aux Enfer ENFIN les prévisions météorologiques s'annoncent vraiment intéressantes pour demain: soleil et 20 degrés au thermomètre....Posted by Canyon des Portes de l'Enfer on Friday, May 24, 2019 Where: Les Canyon Portes Enfer; 1280 chemin Duchenier, Saint-Narcisse-de-Rimouski, Difficulty: Hard Length: Varies; 300 steps down, 300 steps back up You read that correctly. Translated, this trail is affectionately called Descent to Hell's Gate. It's 300 steps down and 300 back up. Check it out here! Sentier des Sommets View this post on Instagram Les couleurs d’automne sont arrivées au parc pour des randonnées inoubliables remplies de contemplation! 🍃🍂🌿 Il reste d’ailleurs quelques disponibilités en hébergement pour la fin de semaine de l’Action de Grâce! www.parcmontagnedudiable.com #loveprmd #tourismelaurentides #randonnée #couleursdautomne A post shared by Parc Montagne du Diable (@parcmontagnedudiable) on Oct 1, 2018 at 8:13am PDT Where: Parc Montagne du Diable; Village des Bâtisseurs, 1100 Chemin Léandre Meilleur, Ferme-Neuve Difficulty: Hard Length: 2 days; 31.8 km Plan for an overnight camping stay at one of the trail huts along the way. The best time is as early in the season as you can go, as the leaves tend to turn earlier than in other places in Quebec. Check it out here! Quebec has an endless amount of scenic parks to choose from. The only question you have to answer is how far you want to drive... Enjoy the fall!
