Le Draveur Sud: Easy, 15km return. The trail follows the Jacques Cartier River along its west bank. The trail is primarily a rolling jeep track. There are many beautiful view points and places to access the river. This trail should take about 1 1/2 hours to complete. Access is from Le Pont Blanc in the north or the bridge beside the park office in the south. The trail connects to Le Draveur Nord, which is not open to mountain bikes. Secteur de la Vallee.

L'Andante Trail: Expert, 6.0km return (15.6km in total), multi-use. L'Andante Trail takes you to a the most spectacular viewpoint in the park, just across the Jacques Cartier River to the west. To reach the trail head you have to follow the Le Scotora Trail for 4.8km, adding another 9.6km to the return distance. They are both aggressive trails but the rewards are in the beautiful views and of course the fabulous descents. Le Scotora trail is accessed from the river road in the Secteur de la Vallee just passed the km 29 point. If you're in shape the trail should take between 3-4hrs to complete. Secteur de la Vallee.

Le Scotora: Expert, 12km return, multi-use. The trail follows the valley into Lac Cook from the Jacques Cartier River in the northern region of the Secteur de la Vallee. The trail is aggressive but if you think you haven't had enough, take the turn off onto the L'Andante and head up to the parks most impressive lookout. Le Scotora trail is accessed from the river road in the Secteur de la Vallee just passed the km 29 point. If you're in shape expect the ride to be about 2.5hrs. Secteur de la Vallee.

Hiking: There are 100 km of hiking trails in the park mostly in the Secteur de la Vallee on either side of the Jacques Cartier River. Many lead to the ridges that overlook the rivers, including the difficult but most excellent Les Loupes trail. Think of visiting the park in the Autumn, the area colours are spectacular (they also arrive fairly early so check with the park before you go).

Les Loupes: Expert 10km out and back, 4-5hrs. The trail winds up Sautauriski Mountain from kilometre 15 on the river road. There are several outlooks on route and one very challenging roped section to keep you honest. The view from the top is magnificent, so leave some extra time to really appreciate it. Secteur de la Vallee.

L'Apercu: Easy, 2km 1hr. An interpretive trail just above the park office. It makes for an easy hike and a good introduction to the park. Secteur de la Vallee.

Le Pardreau: Easy, 5km, 2hr. The trail starts out with a climb then levels off, taking you through maple forests as it winds around Lac Buvard beside the Jacques Cartier. Secteur de la Vallee.

Les Coulees: Intermediate, 9.7km Loop. The trail includes a moderate climb of 50 meters and should take about 3 to 3 1/2 hours to complete. You're rewarded with some excellent viewpoints over the valley. Backpackers can use this route into the wilderness sites at Le Grand Duc. Secteur de la Vallee.

Le Draveur Nord: Easy, 12.1km one way, 3.5hrs. The trail is actually a jeep track following the west bank of the Jacques Cartier River. Access is from La Scotora in the north or the Pont Blanc in the south. The trail connects to Le Draveur Sud in the south. There are two campsites on the trail. Secteur de la Vallee.

Les Cascades: Easy, 4.3km loop, 1.5hrs. The trail follows a stream as it cascades down to its terminus in the Jacques Cartier. You pick up the trail from Le Draveur Sud just up river from the park office. Secteur de la Vallee.

Le Confluent: Easy, 1.6km, 1hr. Located at the confluence of the Jacques Cartier and the Sautauriski rivers the trail moves through a variety of habitat. The trail head is located just after the bridge above the park office. Secteur de la Vallee.

Le Matteuccie: Easy/Intermediate, 4km, 1.5hrs. A short hike through a forested area following the river. Secteur de la Vallee.

Le Petit Portage: Easy, 0.8km, 0.25hrs. This short hike takes you down to the river with an excellent view of the Petit Portage Rapids which range from class I to class IV. Secteur de la Vallee.

La Croisee: Easy but long, 15km return, 4.5-5.0hrs. The trail picks up where the road leaves off at the top of the valley. It's an out an back with a split into two parallel trails in the middle section. Choose one of the parallel routes on the way out and follow the other one on the way back. You can shorten the hike by looping back where the parallel trails re-join but you'll miss some excellent view points along the last section of the trail, which goes through some of the park's best scenery. The trial head is just beside Le Camp 3. Secteur de la Vallee.

There is a new trail under developement from the end of the Scotora Trail (see the Mountain Biking section) in the north the Secteur de la Vallee. The trial is projected to climb in behind the upper section of the river to Les Grandes Cimes ,looking down on the area of La Croisee Trail on the other side of the river. This promises to be an excellent hike. Consult with the park regarding the trails status. Secteur de la Vallee.

L'Andante Trail: Expert, 3.0km (15.6km in total), multi-use. L'Andante Trail takes you to the most spectacular viewpoint in the park, just across the Jacques Cartier River to the west. To reach the trail head you have to follow the Le Scotora Trail for 4.8km adding another 9.6km to the return distance. Both trails are aggressive but the rewards are there in the form of the spectacular views. Le Scotora trail is accessed from the river road in the Secteur de la Vallee just passed the km 29 point. If you're in shape the trail should take between 6-8hrs to complete. Secteur de la Vallee.

Le Scotora: Expert, 12km return, multi-use. The trail follows the valley into Lac Cook from the Jacques Cartier River in the northern region of the Secteur de la Vallee. The trail is aggressive but if you think you haven't had enough, take the turn off onto the L'Andante and head up to the parks most impressive lookout. Le Scotora trail is accessed from the river road in the Secteur de la Vallee just passed the km 29 point. If you're in shape expect the hike to be about 4-5hrs (6-8hrs if you add the L'Andante Trail in as well). Secteur de la Vallee.

Backpacking: All the campsites in the park are backcountry or walk-in sites. There are 100 km of trails that take you up and down both sides of the river in the Secteur de la Vallee.. The east side is a network of dirt roads and easy hiking trails following the river. Trails like L'Andante and Les Loups head up the mountains beside the river to spectacular view points but unfortunately don't have campsites but on the rivers west bank you'll find a jeep trail that takes you about 30 km up river with backcountry campsites on route. The backcountry campsites offer pit toilettes, fir pits and a picnic table. You can get a trail map for hiking and backpacking at the Interpretation Center for a small fee.

Le Draveur Nord: Easy, 12.1km one way, 3.5km. The trail is actually a linear jeep track following the west bank of the Jacques Cartier River. Access is from La Scotora in the north or the Pont Blanc in the south. The trail connects to Le Draveur Sud in the south. There are two campsites on the trail, Le Marillon at the northern end and Le Portage B, just north of Le Pont Blanc. Both of these areas are available for backpackers or canoeists, so make sure you secure your site early. Secteur de la Vallee.

Le Draveur Sud: Easy, 7.5km one way, multi-use trail.A linear jeep track following the west bank of the Jacques Cartier River Access is from the either the Pont Blanc in the north or the bridge beside the park office in the south. The trail connects to Le Draveur Nord at Le Pont Blanc where you have the option of extending the hike. There is one campsite on route, at Le Bec-Scie. The area is available to backpackers or canoeists, so make sure you secure your site early. Secteur de la Vallee.

Les Coulees: Intermediate, 9.7km Loop. This is a moderate climb of 50 meters going in from the park office. You're rewarded with some excellent viewpoints over the valley. This route leads into the wilderness sites at Le Grand Duc along the Sautauriski River. The trail out along the Sautauriski is a jeep track which you'll share with mountain bikes if you hike out this way. Secteur de la Vallee.

Chemin du Lac a la Chute: 2.4km, multi-use trail. Located at the end of the road dirt road in the Secteur a l'Epaule, the trail provides access to the wilderness camping at Lac a la Chute in the heart of the park. There is parking at the trail head. Secteur a l'Epaule.

Camping & Accomodations

Walk-in Camping: There are no drive in campsites in the park. Although the walk-in distance to the nearest sites might almost classify them as drive in. Particularly some of the group sites along the lower part of the Sautauriski, as the parking is just in front of them. All of the campsites have some access to water but only Les Alluvions and the Belleau have drinking water and flush toilets. Either treat your water or get it from a reliable source in the park.

Group Camping: The lower Sautauriski, Le Heron and Le Group 3 are all group camping areas. Check with the park for details.

Backcountry and Canoe Camping: There are a number of canoe camping sites along the Jacques Cartier River. Some of the sites are also accessible from the road with a short walk. There are easily accessible wilderness sites at Le Grand Duc just a few short kilometres along the Sautauriski.Backpackers or mountain bikers with panniers can reach the Lac a la Chute backcountry area from Sector a l'Epoule.

The park has showers but they are only available to the campers at the walk-in sites at Les Alluvions just below the park office.

Cabins: The park also has cabins and prospectors tents for rent. You'll also find accomodation at the Lac a l'Epaule Lodge. Inquire with the park for details.

Flora and Fauna

The park is home to wolves, bear, moose, racoons as well as the elusive lynx. Over 200 species of birds have been identified in the park included barred owls, blue herons and osprey.