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Forêt Ornithologique Askikwaj Hiking trails

Forêt Ornithologique Askikwaj Hiking trails

La Corne, Amos Région

These trails are located in the Ornithological Forest, a conservation area featuring lakes and a hill. Commonly seen in the area are common loons, ruby-throated hummingbirds, and warblers, among others. The Sentier des Belvédères, accessible via Chemin de la Montagne, leads to numerous viewpoints overlooking the region. The Sentier des Oiseaux is dotted with over 70 birdhouses. Along the way, hikers will pass near Laflamme and Simard lakes. The trails are narrow, with a rustic layout.

  • electrocardiogram Easy to Moderate
  • mountain 6.45 Km (Loop)
  • calendar Beginning of May to end of November

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Sections

Des Oiseaux

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 4.80 km (Loop)
  • elevation Elevation

Des Belvédères

  • electrocardiogram Moderate
  • mountain 1.15 km (Loop)
  • elevation Elevation

Chemin de la Montagne

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.50 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Points of service and interest

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  • Parking Parking Stationnement de la forêt ornithologique Askikwaj 48°19'39.9"N
    78°00'51.9"O
  • Circonflexe Circonflexe RécréOsisko 48°14'21.9"N
    79°00'57.0"O
  • Circonflexe Circonflexe Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi Abitibi-Ouest 48°48'12.312"N
    79°12'18.108"O
  • Circonflexe Circonflexe Maison du Tourisme Amos Harricana 48°3'28.87978"N
    77°47'36.96644"O
  • Circonflexe Circonflexe Coop de L’Arrière-Pays 47°19'58.512"N
    79°26'15.108"O
  • Circonflexe Circonflexe Parc du Belvédère à Malartic 48°8'1.86"N
    78°7'25.068"O
  • Circonflexe Circonflexe Participarc, LaSarre 48°47'35.9052"N
    79°12'29.7126"O

Accessibility

Access Rights

   Free, no welcome center.

Directions to the starting point

From Amos, take Route 111 and cross the municipality of La Corne. Turn right on Lane 3 km to Lane 3 and 4 West.

From Val-d'Or, take Route 111 and cross the municipality of Vassan. Turn left after 13.5 km on Rang 3 and 4 West. On Rows 3 and 4, walk 1.5 km. Parking and trail access are well marked at the top of the coast to your right.

Parking: free
Coordinates: 48°19'40.1"N    78°00'51.1"O

Address: 185, Rang 3 & 4 West, La Corne, Québec

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Contact :
T 819 799-3571 | adl@lacorne.ca
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Natural Environment

Wildlife

Notable sightings are the loon, the hummingbird, the spotted woodpecker near its nest and the black-throated warbler.

Flora

The 85 hectares of land include aspen, paper birch, a stand of 100-year-old grey pines, Pennsylvania cherry trees, red maple trees, ameanchiyus and even large-toothed poplars. On the heights, blueberries grow in abundance, while in the lowlands, a cranberry bog is noted.

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This sheet has been prepared from information provided by outdoor enthusiasts deemed sufficiently reliable and experienced. Errors or omissions are always possible and Tourisme Abitibi-Témiscamingue cannot accept responsibility for any problem or accident that may arise from this sheet or be attributed to its use. If you notice any errors or omissions during your expedition, we would be very grateful if you would let us know by email pleinair@atrat.org in order to keep our information up to date.