Easy
Quebec · Canada
- Distance
- 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 99 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 5 min
- Lake
- Waymarked route
Hiking Trails Under 10 km near Shawinigan
There are 27 hikes near Shawinigan in our database that fit. They average 3.3 km and 72 m (236 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 9.9 km.
That is 79 percent of the 34 routes we map near Shawinigan. They are shorter than the local average, 3.3 km against 14.7 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 72 m (236 ft) against 322 m (1,056 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.
Half-day routes: long enough to feel like a proper walk, short enough to leave the afternoon free. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.
Trails
Easy
Quebec · Canada
- Distance
- 1.7 km / 1.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 37 m
- Typical duration
- 24 min
- Waterfall
- Forest
Easy
Quebec · Canada
- Distance
- 4.0 km / 2.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 88 m
- Typical duration
- 58 min
- Waterfall
Moderate
Quebec · Canada
- Distance
- 9.9 km / 6.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 218 m
- Typical duration
- 2 hr 23 min
- Waterfall
Easy
Quebec · Canada
- Distance
- 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 10 m
- Typical duration
- 7 min
- Waterfall
Moderate
Easy
Quebec · Canada
- Distance
- 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 30 m
- Typical duration
- 20 min
- Lake
Easy
Easy
Quebec · Canada
- Distance
- 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 92 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr
- Lake
Easy
Quebec · Canada
- Distance
- 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 128 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 24 min
- River
Easy
Quebec · Canada
- Distance
- 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 79 m
- Typical duration
- 52 min
- Forest
Easy
Easy
Easy
Easy
Easy
Easy
Easy
Moderate
Quebec · Canada
- Distance
- 9.7 km / 6.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 213 m
- Typical duration
- 2 hr 20 min
Easy
Quebec · Canada
- Distance
- 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 15 m
- Typical duration
- 10 min
Easy
Quebec · Canada
- Distance
- 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 55 m
- Typical duration
- 36 min
Easy
Quebec · Canada
- Distance
- 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 31 m
- Typical duration
- 21 min
Easy
Easy
Quebec · Canada
- Distance
- 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 40 m
- Typical duration
- 26 min
- Panoramic viewpoint
Easy
Easy
Moderate
Quebec · Canada
- Distance
- 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 181 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 59 min
The shortlist, side by side
The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentier du Tour du Lac ClairQuebec | 4.5 km | 99 m | 1 hr 5 min | Easy | April to October |
| Sentier Les CascadesQuebec | 1.7 km | 37 m | 24 min | Easy | April to October |
| Sentier Chute ParkerQuebec | 4.0 km | 88 m | 58 min | Easy | April to October |
| Sentier Chute-du-DiableQuebec | 9.9 km | 218 m | 2 hr 23 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Sentier de la Grande ChuteQuebec | 0.5 km | 10 m | 7 min | Easy | April to October |
| Lac ReidQuebec | 7.6 km | 168 m | 1 hr 50 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Sentier Lac-ÉtienneQuebec | 1.4 km | 30 m | 20 min | Easy | April to October |
| Sentier du Lac-BrûléQuebec | 0.4 km | 9 m | 6 min | Easy | April to October |
| Sentier du Lac-de-l'AqueducQuebec | 4.2 km | 92 m | 1 hr | Easy | April to October |
| Sentier de la Rivière-MiletteQuebec | 5.8 km | 128 m | 1 hr 24 min | Easy | April to October |
If you only have time for one, start with Sentier du Tour du Lac Clair, Sentier Les Cascades, Sentier de la Grande Chute. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.
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