Sommet Ouareau West
Total Kilometers
6.2
Technical Rating
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Trail Type
Full-Width Road
Accessible By
Trail Overview
This off-road 4x4 trail offers a challenging experience suited for advanced drivers and well-equipped vehicles. It is the continuation of the southern part of the Ouareau forest, but with a higher difficulty rating. The route includes rock walls with rocks up to 2 feet high, requiring high ground clearance, as well as sections where the trail narrows, and small branches may rub against the vehicle, posing a risk of minor exterior damage. Mud holes along the way exceed one foot in depth, and loose rocks as big as pumpkins. Going over logs will also be required in some places. Drivers will also encounter steep ascents with inclines reaching 20 degrees, making low-range gearing essential for safe navigation. Lockers are not mandatory, but they will help. Overall, this trail is rated advanced due to its combination of demanding obstacles and variable terrain, and is best attempted by experienced individuals using capable 4x4 vehicles outfitted with skid plates. You can begin this trail from either end, providing flexibility in your route choice. To further enhance your adventure, I recommend exploring additional trails available in the area.
Photos of Sommet Ouareau West
Difficulty
This trail requires a minimum of 33-inch tires and 10 inches of ground clearance. Obstacles include a rock wall with climbs up to 2 feet, loose pumpkin-sized rocks that increase the risk of slippage, and ascending sections with slopes up to 20 degrees. The narrow route includes branches that may contact the vehicle and cause minor exterior scratches.
Status Reports
Sommet Ouareau West can be accessed by the following ride types:
- High-Clearance 4x4
- SUV
- SxS (60")
- ATV (50")
- Dirt Bike
Sommet Ouareau West Map
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