The Massawippi Trail in Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley consists of 14 kilometres of trails, providing access to a beach on Lake Massawippi via a long wooden staircase. The parking and entrance to the trail is at the end of the cul – de- sac on Côte du Piémont, off chemin Gingras, 2 km east of Ste. Catherine de Hatley.
The first section of this trail is a 3-kilometre loop named George’s Loop in honour of the donor of the property which is suitable for families. A new, more challenging circuit has been added named Pic de Wippi. In 2022 the trail was lengthened to include Ethan’s Beach. This extension of the trail will provides access to lake Massawippi and to a beach owned and protected by the Massawippi Conservation Trust, via a long wooden staircase.
In 2024 an additional 5 kilometer loop has opened at the southern end of the conserved property. This creates a uniquely more challenging 12 km round-trip hike as it is only accessible from the top parking lot. There is no southern exit.
There is a parking area at the entrance and a chemical toilet.
There is access to the lake via Ethan’s Beach. Another compost toilet is located at this point.
