Marécage du Parc Jean-Paul Forand - Shefford, Qc
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N 45° 21.535 W 072° 34.993
18T E 689285 N 5025664
Marécage en altitude au parc écologique Jean-Paul Forand sur le Mont Shefford / Jean-Paul Forand ecological park marsh on Mount Shefford
Waymark Code: WMJMVT
Location: Québec, Canada
Date Posted: 12/06/2013
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Le parc écologique Jean-Paul-Forand est situé sur les contreforts est du Mont-Shefford. Cet espace de conservation de 152 acres est sillonné par 6,3 km de sentiers pédestres. La vocation du parc est axée sur la protection des milieux naturels et l’observation de la nature. La randonnée pédestre, le ski de fond et la raquette y sont régulièrement pratiqués. La partie ouest du parc est surtout couverte par un marécage et deux petits plans d’eau alimentés par le cours d’eau Deschamps.

Le sentier des asters (sentier 1) vous conduira à un point de vue (petit gazebo) d'où vous pourrez admirer une vue imprenable du marécage.

Deux stationnements sont disponibles : rue Chenail à N 45° 21.395 W 072° 35.497 ou chemin Picard à N 45° 21.516 W 072° 34.405

Carte des sentiers et indentification des points de vue à (visit link)

Vous devrez consacrer 2-3 heures pour la randonnée complète mais ça en vaut la peine. Le parcours est magnifique du début à la fin.


Jean-Paul Forand ecological park is located on the foothills of Mount Shefford. This space conservation of 152 acres is crisscrossed by 6.3 km of hiking trails. The purpose of the park is focused on the protection of natural habitats and nature observation. Hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are regularly practiced. The western part of the park is mostly covered by a marsh and two small lakes fed by streams Deschamps.

The path of asters (path 1) will lead to the highest point of this hike where you'll find a view point (small gazebo) from where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the marsh.

Two parkings available: rue Chenail at N 45° 21.395 W 072° 35.497 or Chemin Picard at N 45° 21.516 W 072° 34.405
Map of trails with viewpoints locations at (sorry, french only) (visit link)

Shorter hike if you park at rue Chenail parking but you may spend 2-3 hours for the full tour. It's worth it, the path is beautiful from beginning to end.
Type of overlook: trail

Picnic tables: no

Benches: yes

Water/restrooms: no

Overlook designation: Designated

Elevation: 1,000.00

View:
Comfortably installed in the gazebo you can take a rest and enjoy a safe view of the marsh.


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