Piste Nord
Parc national de la Yamaska, Quebec, Canada
Out-and-back trail in Parc national de la Yamaska, Quebec, Canada. Snowshoeing & Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 6 mi (9.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 197 ft (60 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 20 min
- High point
- 558 ft (170 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Hut: Forget 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from start
- Hut: Deslandes 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from start
- Hut: Choinière 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from start
- Hut: Delorme 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Hut: Despaties 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Campsite: Les Roselins 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2 mi (3.2 km) from start
- Picnic area: Halre La Pinède 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from start
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Questions about Piste Nord
How long is Piste Nord?
Piste Nord is 6 mi (9.6 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 20 min. It climbs 197 ft (60 m) in total, up to a high point of 558 ft (170 m).
How hard is Piste Nord?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Piste Nord?
Parking at the start, Free. Closest lot to the start: P1.
Are there water and toilets on Piste Nord?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 0.7 mi (1.2 km), 5.9 mi (9.5 km).
Is Piste Nord shaded?
Mostly shaded (90% under trees).
What can you do on Piste Nord?
Best for Snowshoeing. Also: Mountain biking. Shared with bikes. Surface: gravel.
Where can you eat near Piste Nord?
Shop: La Crèmerie du parc, 0 mi (0 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Piste Nord?
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.
Trails near Piste Nord
- La Rivière Parc national de la Yamaska · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.7 km)
- Sentier La Digue Parc national de la Yamaska · Easy · 2.5 mi (4 km)
- Sentier La Forestière Parc national de la Yamaska · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.2 km)
- La Forestière Parc national de la Yamaska · Easy · 4.4 mi (7.1 km)
- Sentier Le Rivage Parc national de la Yamaska · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.5 km)
- Sentier La Baie Parc national de la Yamaska · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.4 km)
- Le Rivage Parc national de la Yamaska · Easy · 2.2 mi (3.6 km)
- Sentier La Pinède Parc national de la Yamaska · Easy · 3.5 mi (5.6 km)
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