Mont Kaaikoop
Region : Lanaudière (Qc)
Start : Auberge de plein air L’Interval
Distance from start : 12.2km
Fee : 10$
Trail Markings : Well Marked
Difficulty : Easy – Intermediate
Washroom: At the reception
Map : Click here
Website : Auberge de plein air L’Interval
Weather : Weather Conditions
Date of hike : 2016-10-10 (Richelle, Ben R., Marie-Michèle G.)
The start
You start off at the parking along an easy flat trail for about 1km. Once well into the woods on the #7 path, it’s a steep, well maked ascent to the summit. There is only one brief viewpoint along the way up but that’s okay, the summit is well worth it.
The summit
2.66km from the start you are rewarded with an amazing view of the region. There is also an unmarked trail to your right, on your way to the summit plateau, that leads to a second view point (this one doesn’t connect to the trails)
At this point, you can either go bac for a nice 5.3km day or head on the grand tour trail (continuation of #7). Even though it’s a lot longer, it’s a less abrupt descent.
1st Summit – Just look at those colors
2nd summit – What a view!
The grand tour
This is a magical trail through the forest on a slow descent.
Chillin in the leaves of the enchanted forest
The road back
The last 3.5km of the trail are along an all-terrain-vehicle trail. Not very challenging but is a nice relaxing cool down.
The beach
If you have some time, head down to the beach and admire the beautiful mountain you just conquered!
10°C was a little cold for a swim!
Happy hiking.
Pour terminer en beaute, nous nous traverserons le Mont Tremblant du Nord au Sud en passant par la Timber et les cretes jusqu’au Pic Johannsen pour redescendre la piste qui porte le meme nom jusqu’a la Base Sud.