Mosquito Alley
- 1.2 mi
- round trip
- 515 ft
- climb
- 793 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Mosquito Alley is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.4 miles round trip) in Quebec, Canada, inside Parc de la Gatineau. It runs between about 380 ft and 790 ft above sea level, with roughly 60 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Luskville, about 2.9 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Blueberry Hill, Monument and Graham Hill. For camping, Lac Taylor Campground and Lac Renaud are within about 6 miles. There are 4 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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