The Best Autumn Hikes in and Around Chelsea
Chelsea is home to plenty of great hiking trails. But do you know what makes a good hike even better? Three things. The first: Autumn. Fall Rhapsody never gets old. The second: Our lovely friends at Nomades du Parc’s recommendations. And for the third? Knowing you’ve got a reservation at the spa waiting for you next.
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The Wolf Trail (Trail 62)
Where do we start? From P13 at Blanchet Beach
How long is it? The loop is 8.3 km.
What’s the difficulty level? According to our friends at Nomades du Parc, intermediate, and according to the CNN, difficult.
Why should I go? The view from the top is breathtaking in autumn!
Anything else? It’s super popular, so keep that in mind when planning your hike.
The Pink Lake Trail
Where do we start? From the Pink Lake Parking for the classic loop or leave from P2 for a longer hike.
How long is it? From the parking lot, the loop is 2.3 km, from P2, around 5 km.
What’s the difficulty level? You know the drill by now, Nomades says it’s easy, CNN says Intermediate.
Why should I go? Gorgeous colours. There’s a reason it’s so busy during Fall Rhapsody. Go early!
Anything else? Dogs aren’t allowed on this trail.
The Skyline Trail (Trail 6)
Where do we start? From P7 in Kingsmere, take trail 30, then turn onto trail 1 to finally start the trail 6 loop.
How long is it? The skyline loop is about 3 km, but from P7, you’re looking at around 5 km.
What’s the difficulty level? CNN says difficult, Nomades du Parc says intermediate and the writer here (hi!) says easy to intermediate.
Why should I go? There are great views of the Gatineau and Ottawa skyline from this trail.
The Way to the Western Shetler (Trail 9)
Where do we start? From Camp Fortune’s parking lot.
How long is it? Round trip, you’re looking at about 10 km.
What’s the difficulty level? This one is a difficult trail.
Why should I go? The view from the top is incredible and you get to rest in a shelter with a wood stove. Bonus: it’s way less busy.
Anything else? If you plan it right, you might be able to catch the shuttle bus from the Champlain lookout.
So, which trail are we hitting first? And are we stopping by Nomades du Parc for a local beer before or after the spa?
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