This is a wonderful hike that doesn’t really appear on the regular tourism websites. It’s a bit tricky to find, but it fortunately it shows up on Google Maps. As you go north on Chem. du Lac Baptiste the free parking lot appears on your right and is marked with a large P. Be prepared for the steep gravel driveway that goes up to the newly expanded parking lot. The trail is rated as Difficult, and I think it’s fairly described as Moderate to Difficult. It took us about 2.5 hours to complete the circle trail, and we took our time as it was quite muddy. I think everything has been written in the previous reviews about the breathtaking vistas you will enjoy when you reach the summit. It’s well worth it. The trail itself is well marked, and it’s also very pretty, especially where it follows a small stream. On a weekday in September there were only handful of other hikers on the trail, but I’m sure it gets busy on the weekends, especially when the leaves change colour.

Dogs accepted. Lots of point of view (walk on rim) . Best one is N6, with a 360degree view. Parking can be a challenge in peak season (fall colors). There’s a shortcut to get to the top if you dont feel like doing the full loop. Plan 2.5hours at family pace. You can do the nez de l’indien trail after if you want a longer workout. Trail markers have been added which is a lot better.