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International Appalachian Trail (Quebec)

“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” -John Muir


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Trail Stats


  • Length: ~620km (~391 miles) with alternatives
  • Elevation gain: ~31K metres (~100K ft)
  • Highest point: 1268 metres (4160 ft)
  • Lowest point: Sea Level
  • Starting point: Matapédia, Canada
  • Finishing point: Cap-Gaspé, Canada
  • Max Scramble levels: 1/5
  • Bushwalking Level: 1/5

Description


The Appalachian Trail is a well-known long-distance trail, it finishes at Mount Katahdin in Maine. The less known International Appalachian Trail starts from Mt Katahdin and extends all the way to the tip of Gaspésie (Canada). Where the Appalachian mountain range meets the sea.
 The Québec section of this trail is known for being one of the best parts. A nice mix of mountains and costal scenery. The trail crosses multiple national parks and reserves and stretches for about 630km.

Highlights


  • Mountains and sea: This trail will let you experience both.
  • Lights: In the summer, you will have 15 hours of daylight which is great for hiking.​
  • Well marked: When you have bushwalked, and hiked where there is no trail, it's always relaxing to enjoy a well marked trail.

Challenges


  • Language: French being the main language in Quebec, in some of the small villages english can be minimal.
  • Food: One section of 250km with no food.​
  • Bug: If doing the trail early expect lots of mosquitoes.

When to go


The trail officially opens on June 24th till mid-October, keep in mind that end of June and part of July is when the buggy season is.

Resupplies


There are plenty of towns on the trail or close by for resupplying. (except for one long section). Please visit resupply plan for further information.

GPS


IAT Québec website has all the extra information needed for some good planning and they have a page with GPS file . I have also made my own GPS file (with km markers).

Personal Stats


For reference only, as they say: "Hike your own hike."
  • Average distance: ~30 km/day (~25 miles)
  • Average climb: ~635 m/day  (~2080 ft)
  • Average hours: ~10h/day
  • Days on the trail: 48 days
  • Days off the trail: 9 days (includes days of very minimal distance)
  • Number of blisters: 2 (only on the first day)
  • Total bars I ate: Over 500 for sure

Extra Information


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Resupply Plan

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Alternative Routes

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Challenges

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Daily Journal

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Cost Breakdown

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Other & FAQs


Pictures


Day 58: This adventure might be over, but the journey never ends, it only transforms... Now we have to swim to the North Island... just kidding waiting for our ferry.
For more pictures visit Daily Journal.
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