Post by Eddie on Jul 1, 2024 18:12:30 GMT -5
Meeting Place: 2022-10-15 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: P7 Gatineau Park
How to find us: Meet at the information boards located just at the start of the trail on P7a parking lot.
This trail does involve climbing stairs and rocks that might be steep. If you have trouble with stairs then you may find it difficult.
Bring water and dress appropriately according to weather, and anything that may be able to help you feel comfortable. Trekking post is recommended for support, especially if the ground is muddy. The total distance for this walk is 6 - 7 km. (2 km from P7 to King Mountain, 2 km at King Mountain loop, and 2 km back)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj57llB-XaE
Notes:
1. Free parking lot (?)
2. No pets for this walk.
3. Facility is available at the trail head.
4. If photos of others are taken make sure that you acquired their permissions before posting them on this page.
5. Photos
eddiephotojournal.blogspot.com/2018/11/king-mountain-in-fall.html
6. Trip Reports
www.adventurereport.ca/the-king-mountain-trail-a-1-9k-hike-in-gatineau-park/
7. Difficulty - This hike is at Level 2.
0 - Jack Pine, Canal, Brockville tunnel, Old Quarry Trail, Upper Canada Village, Pine Grove Forest, Mer Bleue Bog Trail, Le Chateau Montebello, Larose Forest, Shirley's Bay P10, Pinhey Forest, Beaver and Chipmunk Trail, Cedar Grove Forest
1 - Waterfall, Lauriault & Mackenzie King, Carbide Willson Ruins, Champlain Trail, South March Highlands
2 - Pink Lake, Kingsmere-King Mountain loop
3 - Rock Dunder, Manitou Mountain trail
8. Directions:
You must go through the Old Chelsea area to get to the parking lot P7A, the same way you get to the McKenzie King Estate parking lot. Here's one way to get there.
a) Cross the Portage Bridge to Gatineau
b) From Blvd Maisonneuve, turn to Hwy 5
c) Exit at the Old Chelsea Exit (12)
d) Turn left on Chem. Old Chelsea
e) Turn left on Chem. Kingsmere
f) Right after Chem. Swamp, P7A is on your right.
9. Hiking Route
Go up to Trail 30 from P7
At the split between Trail 30 and 8, go to Trail 8
At the split between Trail 8 and 37, turn left to Trail 37
Turn right on King Mountain loop
After completing the loop, turn right to Trail 37
Go along Trail 8
Turn right on Trail 30
Follow Trail 30 back to P7
10. Description
The King Mountain Trail is a 1.9 km loop trail located in the Gatineau Park. An intermediate hike with some steep stairs and rocks, the trail climbs to the top of the Eardley Escarpment, 300 metres above the Ottawa Valley floor, and rewards you with a spectacular view. The trail features 10 lookouts, and a series of interpretation panels providing information about the forest environment along the trail.
Location: P7 Gatineau Park
How to find us: Meet at the information boards located just at the start of the trail on P7a parking lot.
This trail does involve climbing stairs and rocks that might be steep. If you have trouble with stairs then you may find it difficult.
Bring water and dress appropriately according to weather, and anything that may be able to help you feel comfortable. Trekking post is recommended for support, especially if the ground is muddy. The total distance for this walk is 6 - 7 km. (2 km from P7 to King Mountain, 2 km at King Mountain loop, and 2 km back)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj57llB-XaE
Notes:
1. Free parking lot (?)
2. No pets for this walk.
3. Facility is available at the trail head.
4. If photos of others are taken make sure that you acquired their permissions before posting them on this page.
5. Photos
eddiephotojournal.blogspot.com/2018/11/king-mountain-in-fall.html
6. Trip Reports
www.adventurereport.ca/the-king-mountain-trail-a-1-9k-hike-in-gatineau-park/
7. Difficulty - This hike is at Level 2.
0 - Jack Pine, Canal, Brockville tunnel, Old Quarry Trail, Upper Canada Village, Pine Grove Forest, Mer Bleue Bog Trail, Le Chateau Montebello, Larose Forest, Shirley's Bay P10, Pinhey Forest, Beaver and Chipmunk Trail, Cedar Grove Forest
1 - Waterfall, Lauriault & Mackenzie King, Carbide Willson Ruins, Champlain Trail, South March Highlands
2 - Pink Lake, Kingsmere-King Mountain loop
3 - Rock Dunder, Manitou Mountain trail
8. Directions:
You must go through the Old Chelsea area to get to the parking lot P7A, the same way you get to the McKenzie King Estate parking lot. Here's one way to get there.
a) Cross the Portage Bridge to Gatineau
b) From Blvd Maisonneuve, turn to Hwy 5
c) Exit at the Old Chelsea Exit (12)
d) Turn left on Chem. Old Chelsea
e) Turn left on Chem. Kingsmere
f) Right after Chem. Swamp, P7A is on your right.
9. Hiking Route
Go up to Trail 30 from P7
At the split between Trail 30 and 8, go to Trail 8
At the split between Trail 8 and 37, turn left to Trail 37
Turn right on King Mountain loop
After completing the loop, turn right to Trail 37
Go along Trail 8
Turn right on Trail 30
Follow Trail 30 back to P7
10. Description
The King Mountain Trail is a 1.9 km loop trail located in the Gatineau Park. An intermediate hike with some steep stairs and rocks, the trail climbs to the top of the Eardley Escarpment, 300 metres above the Ottawa Valley floor, and rewards you with a spectacular view. The trail features 10 lookouts, and a series of interpretation panels providing information about the forest environment along the trail.