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Gault Nature Reserve – Hertel Lake loop from Université McGill - Réserve naturelle Gault

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Gault Nature Reserve – Hertel Lake loop from Université McGill - Réserve naturelle Gault

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Gault Nature Reserve – Hertel Lake loop from Université McGill - Réserve naturelle Gault

01:25

4.95km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Réserve Naturelle Gault

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1.50 km

Gault Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Owned by McGill University since 1958, Gault Nature Reserve protects about 1,000 hectares of old-growth forest and wetlands on the rugged slopes of Mont Saint-Hilaire. Over 25 kilometres of trails wind through this protected landscape, leading to panoramic lookouts over Lake Hertel, the Richelieu Valley, and the surrounding Monteregian Hills, making it one of southern Québec’s premier hiking destinations.

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3.93 km

Hertel Lake

Highlight • Lake

Recreation in Hertel Lake is strictly prohibited. You can't even fish in it, thanks to its status as a carefully monitored component of McGill University's Gault Nature Reserve. With that said, it still makes a delightful backdrop for the nearby hiking trails.

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4.95 km

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4.94 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

370 m

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