Lac aux Américains (ski)
Parc national de la Gaspésie, Quebec, Canada
Out-and-back trail in Parc national de la Gaspésie, Quebec, Canada. Cross-country skiing.
- Distance
- 11.2 mi (18 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,608 ft (490 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 30 min
- High point
- 2,264 ft (690 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Visitor center: Centre de découverte et de services 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Hut: Le Repère 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Hut: Le Sommet 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Hut: L'Abri 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Hut: Le Promontoire 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Hut: Chalet 26 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Hut: La Cordée 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Hut: Chalet 25 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from start
- Hut: Chalet 24 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from start
- Hut: Le Piolet 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from start
- Hut: Chalet 23 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from start
- Hut: Le Mousqueton 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from start
- Hut: Chalet 22 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Hut: Chalet 21 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Shelter: Le Pergélisol 11.2 mi (18 km) from start
- Viewpoint: lac aux Américains 11.2 mi (18 km) from start
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Questions about Lac aux Américains (ski)
How long is Lac aux Américains (ski)?
Lac aux Américains (ski) is 11.2 mi (18 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 30 min. It climbs 1,608 ft (490 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,264 ft (690 m).
How hard is Lac aux Américains (ski)?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Lac aux Américains (ski)?
3 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Lac aux Américains (ski)?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 9.6 mi (15.4 km), 11.2 mi (18 km).
Is Lac aux Américains (ski) shaded?
Mostly shaded (79% under trees).
What can you do on Lac aux Américains (ski)?
Best for Cross-country skiing.
Is this a good week for Lac aux Américains (ski)?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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