Establishment details
Rest area
- Rest area available : no
Trail-Surface
- Main surface type : hard-packed earth
- Secondary surface type : large gravel
- Presence of obstacles : rocks
Trail-Elevation
- Steep slope present : yes
- Steep slope-Percentage(%) : more than 12%
Observation point
- Balustrade height (cm) : 106
Additional Information
There are two trails leading to the suspension bridge. The first, located near the river and the rest area, is sandy and inaccessible due to several obstacles, including a small bridge with two steps and large rocks along a 0.2 km stretch. The second trail starts directly at the parking lot, near the reception area. It is a dirt trail with steep slopes of up to 30%, with numerous large rocks and roots, covering a distance of approximately 0.5 km.
The suspension bridge has a 4 cm threshold at the arrival point and gaps of approximately 4 cm between the wooden slats.
Circulation aisle
- Presence of slope : no
Rest area
- Rest area available : yes
- Type of surface : lawn
Exterior surface
- Surface type : compacted stone dust
Directional signage
- Raised elements present : no
- Braille present : no
Additional Information
A rest area offering a view of the Ouareau River is located in the immediate vicinity of the parking lot. However, there are no adapted picnic tables available.
Two dry toilets are also located near the parking lot. They have a 19 cm threshold and no grab bars.
Payment terminal
- Access to terminal : large gravel
- Type of interface : digital screen
- Payment possible via online app : yes
Parking-Information
- Parking type : outdoor
- Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 0
Exterior surface
- Surface type : large gravel
Trail
- Average trail clear width (cm) : under 100 cm
Trail-Surface
- Main surface type : hard-packed earth
- Presence of obstacles : uneven
Trail-Elevation
- Steep slope-Percentage(%) : more than 12%
Additional Information
Access to the Murmures trail is possible from the Pont-Suspendu sector and leads to the Grande-Jetée sector. At this location, some sections of the trail are very narrow, approximately 50 cm wide. The trail has slopes of up to 25% and features several steps, large rocks, and roots.
Kiosk type
- Kiosk type : reception
Exterior surface
- Surface type : compacted stone dust
Payment terminal
- Payment terminal type : wireless
Counter
- Surface height (cm) : 126
Description
The Ouareau Forest Regional Park is a vast natural area dedicated to outdoor activities, divided into six sectors. The park offers a network of forest trails, many of which, including those leading to the suspension bridge, feature steep slopes and natural obstacles. No adapted equipment is available for loan and there are no accessible restrooms anywhere on the site.
Chemin de la Forêt Ouareau, Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci, Québec
514 668 1218 / 19 424-1865 /
parcsregionaux@matawinie.org
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