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Hiking Trails and Grand Heron Observation Post

Hiking Trails and Grand Heron Observation Post

Macamic, La Sarre et l'Abitibi-Ouest

This trail network is part of the Macamic Hikers' Route, a route made up of four independent locations. The hike begins with an old forest path through a mixed forest. Climbing the hill, trees are gradually replaced by rocky outcrops covered with shrubs and mosses. A 10 m high observation tower and lookout at the top of the hill provides views of the islands of Lake Macamic, one of which is home to a heron tree, and the surrounding area. The course is decorated with 13 interpretive panels dealing with fauna and flora.

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 2 Km (Mixed)
  • calendar Beginning of May to end of November

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Le Grand Héron - Entrée

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.19 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Le Grand Héron - Boucle

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.95 km (Loop)
  • elevation Elevation

Le Grand Héron - Lac

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.35 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

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  • Parking Parking Stationnement du Poste d'observation du Grand Héron 48°49'18,576"N
    78°59'56,24"O
  • Observation tower Observation tower Tour d'observation du Grand Héron 48°49'10,286"N
    78°59'37,349"O
  • Picnic table Picnic table Table de pique-nique 48°49'10.2"N
    78°59'37.4"O
  • Picnic table Picnic table Table de pique-nique 48°49'01.5"N
    78°59'38.0"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, without visitor facilities.  

  Pets are allowed.

Directions to the starting point

From La Sarre: Head south on Route 393. Turn left onto Route 111 South (10.9 km). Turn left onto Macamic-Chazel Road (3.2 km). Turn right onto 6th and 7th Range East (4.3 km). Turn right onto Chemin du Lac de Courval (1.5 km). Your destination is straight ahead.

From Amos: Take Route 111 North to Macamic (76 km). After 5 km past Macamic, turn right onto Macamic-Chazel Road (3.2 km). Turn right onto 6th and 7th Range East (4.3 km). Turn right onto Chemin du Lac de Courval (1.5 km). Your destination is straight ahead.

From Rouyn-Noranda: Take Route 101 North to Macamic (64 km). In Macamic, turn left onto Route 111 North (5 km). Turn right onto Macamic-Chazel Road (3.2 km). Turn right onto 6th and 7th Range East (4.3 km). Turn right onto Chemin du Lac de Courval (1.5 km). Your destination is straight ahead.

Parking: Free
Coordinates: 48°49'21.0"N   78°59'43.4"O

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Specifications

  • Elevation: maximum 50 km

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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.