Name: PARC DONCASTER- Easy Hike 8 km Trail & Lunch By The River
Start: 2026-06-15T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-06-15T14:00:00-04:00
Location: Parc Doncaster

$PARC DONCASTER- Easy Hike 8 km Trail & Lunch By The River\n\n$

🌿 MONDAY BEGINNER HIKE — PARC DONCASTER (8 KM) 🌿
Fresh Air • Nature • Exercise • Community
Escape the city and enjoy a relaxing beginner-friendly hike at beautiful Parc Doncaster in Sainte-Adèle, one of the Laurentians' hidden gems.
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👥 WHO IS THIS HIKE FOR?
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✅ Hikers looking to build endurance
✅ People comfortable walking 8 KM
✅ Nature lovers who enjoy forest trails
✅ Solo adventurers looking to meet new people
✅ Trekkers preparing for longer summer hikes
This is an Intermediate hike with a relaxed social pace.
We will take breaks as needed and regroup along the trail, but participants should be comfortable walking for several hours on uneven forest terrain.
No one gets left behind, and we hike as a group. 🌿
This scenic hike follows peaceful forest trails, riverside pathways, and gentle hills with beautiful viewpoints overlooking the Ste-Adèle valley.
Perfect for beginners, casual hikers, newcomers, and anyone looking to enjoy a fun day outdoors with a friendly group.
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🌿 BEFORE THE HIKE
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• Arrive 15 minutes early
• Group stretching & warm-up together
• Quick safety briefing before departure
• ⏰ We leave on time — late arrivals may miss the group
• Stay with the group during the hike
• Inform organizer if leaving early
• Relaxed social pace — no one left behind 😊
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🏃 HOW TO PREPARE
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🔥 PRE-HIKE STRETCHES (5 MIN TOTAL)
1️⃣ Hip Flexor Stretch
2️⃣ Hamstring Stretch
3️⃣ Shoulder Stretch
4️⃣ Quad Stretch
5️⃣ Arm Swings
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🌄 ABOUT PARC DONCASTER
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Parc Doncaster offers:
🌲 Beautiful forest trails
🌊 Scenic riverside pathways
📸 Excellent photography opportunities
🦅 Birdwatching opportunities
🌄 Laurentian viewpoints
🧺 Picnic areas
🍃 Quiet natural surroundings
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🥾 HIKE DETAILS
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Distance: 8 KM
Level: Intermediate
Pace: Easy Social Pace
Elevation: Gentle Hills
Duration: Approximately 4 Hours Including Breaks
Trail Type: Forest & Riverside Trails
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📅 MONDAY HIKE SCHEDULE
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🕙 10:00 AM — Meet & Check-In
🤸 10:10 AM — Group Stretching & Safety Briefing
📸 10:20 AM — Group Photo
🥾 10:30 AM — Begin Hike
🌊 11:15 AM — Riverside Scenic Stop & Photos
🌲 11:45 AM — Forest Trail Exploration
📸 12:15 PM — Viewpoint Break & Group Photos
🧺 12:45 PM — Optional Lunch / Snack Break
🚶 1:15 PM — Return Hike Toward Parking Area
🌿 1:50 PM — Final Regroup & Wrap-Up
👋 2:00 PM — Event Ends
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🎒 WHAT TO BRING
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• Water (1–2 litres recommended)
• Lunch or snacks
• Hiking shoes or trail runners
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Hat & sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Small backpack
• Camera (optional) 📸
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💲 FEES
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Park Entrance: $8
Purchase online before arrival
Meetup Fee: $3
(Bring exact change or annual pass)
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🚗 CARPOOL OPTION
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Need a ride? Please comment on the event page.
Gas contribution: $20 per passenger
Drivers appreciated 👍
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📍 MEETING LOCATION
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Parc Doncaster
4672 Chemin Doncaster
Sainte-Adèle, Québec
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⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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• Event cancelled in heavy rain
• Stay with the group
• Wear proper footwear
• Bring water and snacks
• Respect nature — Leave No Trace 🌿
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⚕️ MEDICAL & LIABILITY WAIVER
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By participating, you acknowledge that outdoor activities involve inherent risks.
Participation is voluntary and at your own risk.
Organizers are volunteers and not professional guides.
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📲 IMPORTANT RSVP REMINDER
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A minimum of 4 confirmed trekkers is preferred for organized group coordination.
Please RSVP on the Facebook Event page if you plan to attend.
⚠️ If nobody registers, organizers may assume there is no interest and may not attend.
✅ Even if fewer than 4 people RSVP, the event will usually remain posted so interested trekkers can still join.
👇 COMMENT "JOIN" ON THE EVENT PAGE TO RSVP
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📱 CONTACT
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Johnny
📱 Text: 438-870-9128
🌿 Join Montréal Trekkers for a relaxing Monday hike, beautiful scenery, fresh air, and great company in the Laurentians!