Doncaster River Park in Ste-Adèle - RAMBLERS ASSOCIATION

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Doncaster River Park in Ste-Adèle

Date of the hike: Saturday 12 December 2015

Location: Ste-Adèle

$ Cost: 0

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Leader : Christine Boisvenue

Sweeper: Anne Bourel

Ascent: minimal

Degree of difficulty : from Easy to Intermediate depending on the chosen trail. Consult the document Level of difficulty of hikes and be sure you have the physical capability to do this hike.

Trail map

Required: Hiking boots and clothing appropriate for hiking in the woods (layers always advised). Bring a snack and a lunch.

Recommended: Trekking poles. Much depends on the weather, it is recommended that you bring your snowshoes and/or crampons just in case.

If you opt to carpool, bring another pair of dry shoes for the return trip.

Carpooling: Rendezvous in Vaudreuil in the //www.google.ca/maps/place/45%C2%B024'26.0%22N+74%C2%B002'16.2%22W/@45.407217,-74.037847,208m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=fr" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.google.ca/maps/place/45%C2%B024'26.0%22N+74%C2%B002'16.2%22W/@45.407217,-74.037847,208m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=fr">parking lot between Canadian Tire and Super C at 8:00 a.m. for an 8:10 a.m. departure.

Registration: If you opt to carpool, (as passenger or driver), don’t forget to indicate this when you register your attendance by clicking on the LIST.

N.B. Even if you are not carpooling, please click on the list so we will know to wait for you to arrive at the park. This will help us to determine how many participants will hike with us and so we can communicate with you if need be.

$ Entry fee: $6.

Hike Departure: We will start the hike at 9:30a.m. Be sure to arrive 15 minutes prior to that in order to receive the details of the hike and the features of the park.

River Doncaster Park

Located in the Upper Laurentians, this park along the Doncaster River offers over 10 km. of mechanically groomed trails for winter activities.

The Doncaster River Park was once the site of a dam operated by Hydro Quebec, the Doncaster Dam.

Within the park are several places equipped for relaxation with benches or picnic tables. There are over 10km. of marked trails from which to observe the beauty and richness of flora and fauna. In winter, two heated shelters are available. There are points where one can gaze at Mount Gabriel and enjoy the panoramic landscape of the city of Sainte Adele.

** Note, although most trails are fairly flat, there is one trail that leads up to the view point. Therefore, hiking up this trail is required. If you take your time, should be suitable for most except if you have problems with your knees or poor cardiovascular conditioning.

Parc de la rivière Doncaster
4672 Chemin de la Doncaster
Piedmont, QC J0R 1K0

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We will begin the hike from trail #4 which is the most difficult, then do #7 and #8. We will retrace our steps on #7 then walk along #1 up to the Great West trail. We will have our lunch on the picnic tables along the river. Toilets are available.

After lunch, we will take the red trail towards trail #1 along the river, then the Great Western Trail and one in the opposite direction, if possible, to get to the lookout on #9 then return to the starting point via trail #4. Alternately, depending on the time, we can make the return trip along the river.

Telephone: 450 229-6686

No charge: 514 718-6686

http://www.laurentides.com/fr/membres/parc-regional-de-la-riviere-doncaster

The trails are not particularly difficult; the vertical drop is negligible except perhaps for trails 8 and 9, but it still remains a very reasonable slope angle. The trails are considered accessible for the whole family.

Please note that pets are not allowed on hikes.

Members should have their card at each hike. The membership fees may be paid by cheque or with Paypal.

N.B. Guests are welcome and members are encouraged to invite interested individuals who can participate in our sanctioned activities once for free. Guests must register at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. After one free event, returning guests will be invited to join the Ramblers Association and pay the annual membership fee. Those people who, after using their free pass want to participate but not join will be obliged to pay $10 per outing.

All persons who participate in a Ramblers Club activity acknowledge having read, understood and accepted the Club’s policies and waiver and the participant guidelines, as posted on the website at www.lesrara.ca, and agree to abide by them.

NOTICE: Ramblers Association hikes are held rain or shine and will only be cancelled in the case of extreme weather conditions, such as an ice storm or thunderstorms. If a hike is cancelled for these reasons an email will be sent to all members and other people on our mailing list one (1) hour before the event is due to start. This cancellation notice will also appear on our website.

Please take note that pets are not allowed on hikes.

Members should have their card at each hike. The membership fees have to be paid by Interac.

N.B. Guests are welcome and members are encouraged to invite interested individuals who can participate in our sanctioned activities once for free. Guests must register at invite-guest@lesrara.ca. After one free event, returning guests will be invited to join the Ramblers Association and pay the annual membership fee.

All persons who participate in a Ramblers Club activity acknowledge having read, understood and accepted the Club’s policies and waiver, as posted on the website at www.lesrara.ca, and agree to abide by them.

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