THE MOUNT FOSTER TRAILS FORM A 4.5 KM NETWORK CONNECTING TO THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS TRAILS IN THE SOUTHERN PORTION.
Along the way, you will discover an old orchard, a wide variety of birds, and a breathtaking view from the summit of the mountain. From the top of the 9.75-meter-high observation tower, you will reach an altitude of 710 meters.
On your journey, pay attention for the many signs of wildlife presence and keep in mind that the natural habitats you visit are home to several hundred animal and plant species, some of which are threatened or endangered.
For your safety, please note that there is no public infrastructure at the reception area or on the trails of Mount Foster.
Therefore, make sure to enjoy the area independently and respect the principles of Leaving No Trace.
For any emergencies, please call 911.
If you have any questions about the trail network, please call 450 297-1145 ext. 227.
Access to the Mount Foster trail network is free of charge.
However, every donation made to Appalachian Corridor by users in appreciation of their visit to the site will contribute to its maintenance and to the advancement of its mission of conserving natural environments.
From Highway 10 O, take exit 106 towards Eastman/Mansonville, then 245 S towards Bolton-Est.
After the village of East Bolton, turn right onto Baker Pond Road, which becomes Glen Road.
Turn slight right onto Paige Road and drive to Paramount Road. Parking will be available on the right.
WARNING: FIRES, DOGS ON LEASHES, OFF ROAD VEHICLES, AS WELL AS CAMPING AND BICYCLES ARE FORBIDDEN AT ALL TIME.
The trail network project was made possible thanks to the financial contribution of the Fondation de la faune du Québec and its Hydro-Québec program for the enhancement of natural environments.
The project was also made possible thanks to the participation of the Ministère de l’Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques (MELCC), which granted financial assistance of more than $53 million to the Nature Conservancy of Canada for its Natural Environment Partnership Project (NEPP). The MELCC also contributed financially via the Accès nature financial aid of $25,000 granted to Appalachian Corridor. Appalachian Corridor also acknowledges the contribution of the following financial partners: the municipality of West Bolton, the municipality of Saint-Étienne-de-Bolton, the Caisse de dépot et de placement du Québec (CDPQ) and Hydro-Québec.
The initial conservation project at Mount Foster was made possible thanks to $15M in financial assistance from the MELCC through the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s Ensemble pour la nature (PEPN) project, which ended in March 2020 and aimed to support the conservation and protection of natural environments on private land in Quebec, and thanks to funding from the Government of Canada through the Conservation Organizations Fund (COF), a component of the Natural Heritage Conservation Program (HNCP) of the Canada Nature Fund. Appalachian Corridor also acknowledges the contribution of the following funding partners: the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (NMBCA) program, the Echo Foundation, the Fondation de la Faune du Québec, and the American private foundation Sweet Water Trust.
