Rocky, Deippe, and Sugarloaf loop

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Canada

Québec

Saint-Jean-Baptiste

Rocky, Deippe, and Sugarloaf loop

Moderate

4.8

(40)

658

hikers

Rocky, Deippe, and Sugarloaf loop

03:45

12.1km

430m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Réserve Naturelle Gault

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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951 m

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 …

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5.15 km

Rocky Hills

Highlight • Summit

This is one of the most popular lookouts in the entire nature reserve. In return for about 345 m of elevation gain, you get beautiful panoramic views in every direction.

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6.35 km

View From Dieppe Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's well worth the trek to reach this popular summit and lookout point. When the lighting is just right, you can catch an outline of the Montreal skyline on the distant horizon.

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9.18 km

View from Sugar Loaf, Gault Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

This lookout offers stunning panoramas in every direction and every season. The lush summer foliage gives way to stunning, colorful foliage in the fall.

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12.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

196 m

Surfaces

376 m

Elevation