Shane Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 A great day in nature on Gatineau Park's Pioneer trail. This hiking path is easily accessible from the Gatineau Park parkway entrance off of Boulevard des Allumetières near Hull. A large parking lot and information centre and map await upon your arrival. The Pioneer trail is not the longest trail and doesn't present much challenge as it has a relatively flat profile, but it is a great place to enjoy nature without having to go very far from the city. With a length of approximately 1.5km, the trail in the form of a loop takes about 30-40 minutes to walk. All along the path are interpretation panels, allowing you to learn about settlers in the Outaouais region and the Park’s forest diversity. The love tree, carved with care by plenty of couples who have walked this path together. The whistling wind and the brushing of the leaves, you really feel at peace and with nature in Gatineau Park. The ever expansive forests that seemingly never end bring out anyone's sense of curiosity and exploration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Looks like a well maintained trail and nice easy walk through. I haven't been on any type of hike this season at all unfortunately. Nice photos, they give you a good idea on how nice this walk can be without too much challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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