Mount Foster Trails
Hike Mount Foster
In the Mount Foster protected area, hikers will find two trails: the Old Orchard Trail and the Mount Foster Tower Trail. Together, they form an easy loop, accessible to the whole family. Although the trail is rated easy, there are some elevation changes and stairs along the way.
On their hike, visitors can explore an old orchard, observe an impressive variety of birds, and reach a breathtaking viewpoint by climbing the Mount Foster Tower at the summit.
Also known as the Scout Tower, this structure stands 9.75 metres tall at an elevation of 710 metres. From the top, it offers a stunning 360° panorama of the entire Green Mountains range.
From the summit, hikers can also connect to Les Sentiers de l’Estrie and its 200-km trail network via an access point near the tower. Trail access is free!
Trails
Tower Trail
Intermediate – 3.5 km – Elevation gain: 176 m
Old Orchard Trail
FEasy – 2.2 km – Elevation gain: 80 m
Access to the Mount Foster trail network is free of charge.
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The story behind the Mount Foster protected area
Mount Foster is a key landmark in protecting a major natural corridor linking the Sutton Mountains to Mont-Orford National Park. This permanently protected area covers 215 hectares. It helps safeguard large, unfragmented, high-quality habitats that are vital for wide-ranging mammals as well as numerous species of birds, amphibians, and reptiles. Biologists have documented 53 bird species here, along with more than 250 plant species.
A TRUE FEAT
Mount Foster was acquired in 2019 by Corridor Appalachien after several years of determined work and tough negotiations. This achievement represents a true feat for the conservation organization, which had to intervene in a real estate development project to alter its course.
Mount Foster also holds significant heritage value for the region and offers a stunning viewpoint over the Green Mountains. Its acquisition was made possible through close collaboration among different levels of government, the municipalities of West Bolton and Saint-Étienne-de-Bolton, numerous financial partners, and local citizens. This project is the result of a shared vision for the benefit of our fragile ecosystems and the entire community, for today and for generations to come. We are proud to now welcome you to this remarkable site.
How to get there
From Highway 10 West, take Exit 106 toward Eastman/Mansonville, then continue south on Route 245 toward East Bolton.
After passing through the village of East Bolton, turn right onto Montée Baker Pond, which becomes Glen Road.
Keep slightly right onto Paige Road and continue until you reach Paramount Road.
A parking area will be on your right at the end of the road.
