Des Chutes à Marcotte
- 4.7 mi
- loop
- 728 ft
- climb
- 609 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
Des Chutes à Marcotte is a 4.7-mile loop in Quebec, Canada, inside Parc naturel régional de Portneuf. It runs between about 440 ft and 610 ft above sea level, with roughly 730 ft of climbing over the route. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Sainte-Christine-d'Auvergne, about 6.0 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Chapeau de Castor. For camping, Section de l'Anse à Beaulieu is within about 6 miles. There are 5 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Des Chutes à Marcotte for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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