Gaspe Peninsula

[Steve-o]

Anyone ever hike, backpack here?

I'm looking to do a 4-5 night backpack around here in late July.
Any info would be much appriciated !

 

[Stan]

Hey Steve-o. Bonjour. I think one of the best resources to plan such a trip would be the IAT.

Parc national de la Gaspesie, a national park, is administered by the province of Quebec, Sepaq, and that is a most important resource. Get your hands on the maps "Carte des sentiers et des services - 4 saisons" and "Carte topographique pour randonne pedestre et a skis" ... yep, they're in French but not hard to figure out.

It is a long drive but well worth it in my opinion. On the way, you may wish to hike the IAT over the high point in New Brunswick, Mt. Carlton, located in a provincial parc with good camping and cabin accommodations.

 

[Cat in January]

I have day hiked there in the summer and been there in the winter a couple of times. I am curious what is there for back packing trips.

Try here-they say to call for information. I have found Sepaq to be very helpful when I have talked with them.
http://www.sepaq.com/activites/sentiers_pedestres/

 

[GrayBear]

I've never hiked there but the hang gliding is top notch! Fantastic beer too!

 

[spider solo]

We keep a house up there in the town known for it's hang gliding.
We hiked the Parc it's entirety a few years back.
Pretty sure there should be a bunch of info here on VFTT from previous threads..but not completely sure.

just a reminder French is the language so brushing up a little is always helpful...